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Connecting Bright Minds and Bold Industries

Join us for a dynamic afternoon of learning and debate where ideas transform into impactful ventures.

Co-hosted by the University of Westminster and Piece Future, this FREE event brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, corporates, and policy leaders to explore how intellectual property fuels real-world innovation.

As AI impacts the IP landscape, might IP become in short supply? Will the maximal use of existing IP be, in part, the way forward? How will startups and scaleups have to modify their IP acquisition strategies?

From live startup case studies to expert insights on IP strategy in the AI era, discover how using existing IP and collaboration across sectors can unlock new technologies, funding models, and market opportunities.

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Why Attend?

Learn from real-world success stories of startups that transformed patents into products.

Stay competitive in the age of AI by understanding how IP supports legitimacy, scalability, and funding.

Build your innovation network with innovators, founders, and corporates seeking collaboration.

Explore high-impact IP portfolios offered through the IPHatch open innovation programme.

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Event Schedule (speakers will be updated here)

14:00 – 14:05 | Welcome Remarks by Professor Brendon Noble

14:05 – 14:55 | Session 1 – From Idea to Impact: Two Case Studies in Innovation

Two startups will share their business journeys and demonstrate how they leveraged technology to create impact.

Speakers:

• Carla Brown, Founder of SyncdIn
• Silviu Busu, Founder of Regulated Grain Commodity Xchange

15:00 – 15:30 | Session 2 – Building a Competitive Edge with IP & Technology

Speakers:

• Graham Bell, Director, Cubicibuc Limited
• Prof Sa’ad Sam Medhat, Chief Executive, The Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE Institute)
• Dr Luca Cacciolatti, Co-Founder, ABC Venture Studio

15:40 – 16:10 | Session 3 – Safeguarding Startup Innovation: Practical IP Protection, Strategies & Compliance Essentials

Startups will gain actionable guidance on protecting their innovations, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Speaker:

• Ari Rollason, Associate, HLK-IP

16:10 – 16:25 | Session 4 – The IPHatch Programme: How to Get Involved

Speaker:

• Jason Loh, CEO & Founder, Piece Future

16:25 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks

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Admission is free, but seats are limited.
Register early and be part of the future of collaborative innovation: Innovation Without Borders: Releasing ‘Caged IP’ to Kickstart Commercial Success

To contact the Team:
IHUL@westminster.ac.uk

Institute for Healthy Urban Living University of Westminster 115 New Cavendish Street Room CG.38 London W1W 6UW

Tel: 0203 506 6139