Conference format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
Registration is open for the free 9th Annual IP Data & Research Conference, held online on 26 October 2026 and in hybrid format from Ottawa on 27–28 October.
Complete conference details
The conference brings together intellectual-property stakeholders, economic researchers, policy thinkers and other interested participants to discuss IP data, research, innovation and policy. Day one is delivered online through Microsoft Teams; days two and three are hosted at the John G. Diefenbaker Building in Ottawa with online access via Zoom. The Government of Canada page explicitly states that participation is free and invites visitors to register.
Eligibility requirements
Open to intellectual-property stakeholders, economic researchers, policy thinkers and members of the public interested in IP data, research and innovation policy.
Tips for this conference
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm whether you are registering as an attendee, speaker, poster presenter, exhibitor or scholarship/travel-grant applicant because deadlines can differ.
- For abstracts or papers, follow the exact theme, template, word limit, author format and publication rules from the official call.
- If travel is required, check invitation-letter timing, visa processing, accommodation and travel-support deadlines early.
- Review the agenda and speakers in advance and plan the sessions and people most relevant to your goals.
Verification notes
The current Government of Canada/CIPO page confirms the 26–28 October 2026 schedule, online first day, hybrid Ottawa days two and three, free participation and a current registration call. No closing date is stated, so the structured deadline remains null.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) — Government of Canada ↗