iPSUMMIT
2027
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | OCTOBER 2027INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

IP SUMMIT 2027

WHERE IDEASBECOME ASSETS.

A new dimension of value.
Intellectual property. Innovation. Investment.

01 / THE BIG IDEA

Ideas create value.
IP protects it.
Markets scale it.

A flagship summit connecting intellectual property, innovation, investment and economic value.
innovation, investment and economic value.

Discover the next asset class
IDEAS / IP / INVESTMENT / IMPACT
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02 / INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The next
asset class.

The next chapter of economic value will not be built only on what nations own, but on what they know, create, protect and commercialize.

01

Ideas

The starting point of new value.

02

Patents

Protecting inventions with commercial potential.

03

Brands

Identity, reputation and recognition.

04

Technology

Innovation that moves industries forward.

05

Data

Knowledge that unlocks opportunity.

06

Creative rights

Original work. Lasting value.

03 / WHY IP. WHY NOW.

The economy is changing.
Value is, too.

01

Intangible value

Intangible assets are becoming increasingly central to enterprise value and economic competitiveness.

02

Knowledge economy

Innovation, technology, brands, data and creativity are creating new sources of economic value.

03

Artificial intelligence

AI is accelerating the creation, management and commercialization of intellectual property.

04 / THE SAUDI OPPORTUNITY

From an innovation
economy to an
IP economy.

Saudi Arabia’s transformation is creating new businesses, technologies, brands and creative industries. IP turns innovation into sustainable economic value.

A nation of opportunities.A region of influence.A global IP hub.
Riyadh skyline and warm sandstone architecture, from the summit profile
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA 24.7136° N · 46.6753° E

05 / STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Saudi Vision 2030
& National IP Policy.

Connecting the summit’s ambition with a more diverse, innovative and knowledge-based economy.

01

Economic diversification

Creating new sources of economic value.

02

Intangible assets

Maximizing the economic value of intellectual property and intangible assets.

03

Commercialization

Connecting IP with markets, investment and business growth.

04

Knowledge economy

Supporting innovation, technology transfer and knowledge-based industries.

Strategic alignment only. No official endorsement implied.

06 / FROM IDEAS TO ASSETS

An idea is
only the beginning.

A complete journey. A stronger economy. Explore each stage of the IP value chain.

THE VALUE JOURNEY

Create.

Turn a possibility into an original idea, invention or creative work.

07 / STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Four ambitions.
One stronger
IP economy.

01

Protect

Strengthen awareness and protection of IP.

02

Enforce

Advance effective enforcement.

03

Commercialize

Transform IP into economic value.

04

Innovate

Support businesses and creators.

08 / AI-POWERED IP

New intelligence.
New possibilities.

Reimagining intellectual property for the AI economy. A more intelligent IP system. A stronger innovation economy.

AI for IP

  • Faster search & examination support
  • Smart classification
  • Monitoring & enforcement
  • Valuation & market insights

IP for AI

  • Ownership of AI-generated content
  • AI-assisted inventions
  • Training data & licensing
  • Responsible innovation

09 / SAUDI IP INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM

PROPOSED SUMMIT INITIATIVE

Turning IP data
into real
opportunities.

From IP data to economic intelligence and opportunity.

Proposed Summit Initiative / Not an approved government initiative or existing SAIP platform.

  1. 01IP data
  2. 02AI analysis
  3. 03Commercial opportunities
  4. 04Investor & corporate matching
  5. 05Economic value

10 / THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE

More than
a conversation.

Dialogue. Discovery. Connections. Five experiences designed to connect intellectual property with economic opportunity.

01

Conference

Global dialogue

Perspectives on the ideas, policies and investment shaping the IP economy.

02

Exhibition

Innovation in action

A meeting point for technologies, businesses and intellectual property expertise.

03

IP Policy Lab

From discussion to solutions

Focused conversations about protection, enforcement and economic opportunity.

04

IP Asset Lab

Markets create value

Connecting valuation, licensing, commercialization and investment.

05

Executive meetings

Meaningful connections

A space for leaders across institutions, enterprise and capital to connect.

11 / IP ASSET LAB

Bridging innovation
and investment.

ValuationCommercializationLicensingInvestmentM&ATechnology transfer

12 / TARGET SECTORS

The industries
creating what’s next.

01

Technology

02

Finance

03

Media & Creative Industries

04

Industry & Manufacturing

05

Legal & Professional Services

13 / WHO ATTENDS

Different perspectives.
Shared possibility.

  1. 01Government leaders
  2. 02CEOs & business leaders
  3. 03Investors
  4. 04Regulators
  5. 05Entrepreneurs & innovators
  6. 06Legal & IP professionals
  7. 07Technology leaders

14 / THE PEOPLE & THE PROGRAMME

Make room
for what’s next.

The next chapter is taking shape. Discover confirmed announcements here as the summit develops.

AGENDA TO BE ANNOUNCED

The conversations that move us forward.

The full programme is being developed. Sessions, timings and tracks will be announced once confirmed.

15 / EXPECTED OUTCOMES

More than a summit.
A lasting economic impact.

The summit’s intended outcomes: pathways that connect dialogue to long-term economic opportunity.

01

Policy recommendations

02

IP commercialization pathways

03

Strategic partnerships

04

Investment pipelines

05

Technology & knowledge transfer

06

New IP economy initiatives

16 / PROPOSED STRATEGIC ECOSYSTEM

An ecosystem
of possibility.

Bringing together institutions, investment, technology, industry and media to advance the intellectual property economy.

Proposed / target participants only. These organizations are not confirmed partners or sponsors. No partnership, sponsorship or endorsement is implied.

01 / PROPOSED

Institutional & knowledge

SAIPWIPOINTALESI

02 / PROPOSED

Investment & industry

PIFSaudi AramcoSABICstcLeading Saudi banks

03 / PROPOSED

Target technology ecosystem

MicrosoftGoogleAWSNVIDIAHuawei

04 / PROPOSED

Target media ecosystem

Asharq Business with BloombergCNBC ArabiaArab NewsMIT Technology Review Arabia

05 / PROPOSED

Strategic sponsors

Banking & financeTechnologyTelecommunicationsProfessional servicesInnovation & R&DInvestment

Help shape the next chapter of the IP economy.

17 / GOOD TO KNOW

Before
you join us.

When and where is IP Summit 2027?

The summit is planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2027. Exact dates and the venue will be announced once confirmed.

Are speakers and partners confirmed?

Confirmed speakers, exhibitors and partners will be announced here. Organizations in the Proposed Strategic Ecosystem are target participants only. No partnership, sponsorship or endorsement is implied.

What is the Saudi IP Intelligence Platform?

It is a proposed summit initiative exploring the connection between IP data, AI analysis and commercial opportunity. It is not an approved government initiative or an existing SAIP platform.

How can I attend or explore sponsorship?

Use Register Interest or Become a Partner to check availability. Registration and partnership enquiries will open once the organizer’s official contact channels are confirmed.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA / OCTOBER 2027

IDEAS CREATE
THE FUTURE.
ASSETS BUILD
THE ECONOMY.

A more innovative Kingdom. A stronger knowledge economy.