Events

United States


In addition to meetings of the US Section, FICPI holds a WORLD CONGRESS every three years, attendance of which is restricted to FICPI members. FICPI US holds its own standalone meeting during the WORLD CONGRESS.  In addition, FICPI US also holds virtual meetings for all of its members, as well as dinner meetings in various cities as an opportunity for local members to network and hear speakers on current IP topics.

However, OPEN Fora, to which FICPI welcomes colleagues from industry, govermental and legislative bodies and any interested parties, are held in the intervening two years.

The US Section participates with our Canadian and British colleagues to convene combined (so-called “ABC”) meetings every year except for the years in which World Congresses are held. The hosting and country for ABC meetings rotates. The 2026 ABC is being hosted by the U.S. Section.

International

Please consult the FICPI International web site for further details.

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FICPI // Focus 45 // Celebrating World Indigenous People's Day
Date:  05 Aug 2026
Join us as we celebrate World Indigenous People's Day! See more at FICPI.org
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FICPI // AI Patent Drafting Masterclass
Location:  Budapest,  Hungary
Date:  16 Sep 2026
FICPI has developed a full day AI Patent Drafting Masterclass, to take place immediately before the 2026 Open Forum. This in person event will provide hands on experience with AI drafting tools, practical workflow insights, and technology specific drafting exercises. See more at FICPI.org
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FICPI // 23rd Open Forum
Location:  Budapest,  Hungary
Date:  16 - 18 Sep 2026
Registration is now open! See more at FICPI.org

Recurring Meetings

FICPI International holds a World Congress every three years, for FICPI members only, and an Open Forum in the intervening two years between each World Congress. Open Fora are not restricted to FICPI members and welcome participants representing industry, governmental and legislative bodies and other interested parties.

A tri-partite group consisting of the National Associations of FICPI Canada and FICPI UK, and the National Section of USA, holds an annual FICPI ABC CONFERENCE, to which FICPI members are invited.