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IP Helpdesk Stakeholders’ meeting 2026: IP protection in the AI & Software Era

About this event

The Stakeholders Conference is the annual flagship event of the IP Helpdesk, this year in the framework of the Software and AI sectors.

The pace of innovation is accelerating worldwide, and organisations that succeed with AI and software gain a decisive competitive edge, making IP protection more crucial than ever. Because software and AI are inherently digital and global, companies deploying these technologies across borders must navigate a complex landscape of differing intellectual property regimes and enforcement systems.

The IP Helpdesk is an initiative of the European Commission to support SMEs to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) worldwide, and also research teams involved in cross-border business and/or EU-funded research activities (European IP Helpdesk).

Through their different activities, the IP Helpdesk is contributing to raising awareness on IP matters when dealing with European and international markets (China, South-East Asia, Latin America, India, and Africa) while providing free information and services in the form of jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training, materials, and online resources.

This year, we have invited the European AI Office to give us its insights on AI compliance and to talk about the brand new AI Act Service Desk. The European AI Office is the centre of AI expertise across the EU, which promotes the development and deployment of AI solutions that benefit society and the economy.

Agenda

10:00 - Welcoming & Introduction

10:15 - The IP Helpdesk: your key strategic ally for EU SMEs going international.

10:30 - AI Act 101: Fast-Track to Compliance

10:45 - Software and AI meet IP: Case studies

11:25 - AI era: IP protection and compliance

11:55 - Closing remarks

Who is this webinar for?

Entrepreneurs, business professionals, and small and medium-sized enterprises working with software and AI, and seeking to expand their business in Europe and beyond.

Hosted by

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    Igor Kalinic Head Of Sector @ European Commission, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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    Giovanna Girardi IP Expert @ GP Girardi abogados
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    Alessandra Capriglia Project Manager @ China IP SME Helpdesk
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    Álvaro Sáez Tonda CEO @ HechicerIA
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    Elio de Tullio CEO @ De Tullio & Partners
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    Simon Cheetham Team Leader @ China IPR SME Helpdesk
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    Nathalie Vandystadt Lead Coordinator for Communication and outreach @ European AI Office, European Commission
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    Claire Fritz Senior Innovation Manager @ European IP Helpdesk
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    Manuel Sanchez Salom IP expert @ European IP Helpdesk
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    Krzysztof Nichczynski Legal and Policy Officer @ European Commission, DG CNECT
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    César E. Fernández IP Consultant @ Latin America IPR SME Helpdesk
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    David Pinto CEO @ EONSEA

    David Pinto is co-founder and CEO at EONSEA, focused on turning advanced AI and marine robotics research into real-world impact. He holds a PhD in Robotics Engineering and Automation and works at the intersection of technology and product with a long-term vision for his company.

IP Helpdesk

Intellectual property webinars for EU/SMP SMEs

Aiming to support IP capacity building along the full scale of IP practices, we provide free-of-charge, first-line support to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on IP management, protection and enforcement covering six different regions: China, Europe, India, LATAM, SEA, and Africa.