IP Academy – Value
Event time
26.11.2026 09.00 – 27.11.2026 17.00
Location
Scandic Simonkenttä, conference room Mansku, Simonkatu 9, HelsinkiPricing
- Single participant 800,00 €
- Company package 1700,00 € (includes 2 tickets to seminar and logo visibility in all marketing materials)
- Members of IPR University Center Association ry – 20 %
- Students can apply free seats for the event. More information for the students.
VAT 25,5 % will be included to prices.
The two-day seminar package includes catering for both days (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee) and a networking dinner at Thursday 26 November 2026. Place will be announced later. Please note that the seminar dinner is not included in the student ticket.
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IP Academy – Value is an exclusive two-day seminar bringing together leading IP professionals, business leaders, investors, and experts in intangible assets from Finland and across the globe.
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property is no longer only a legal asset — it is a strategic business tool that shapes innovation, leadership decisions, financing, and competitive advantage. Through inspiring keynotes, expert discussions and panels, the seminar explores how business leaders, boards, and technology executives can unlock and capture the full value of IP.
The programme explores intellectual property as a driver of business value, innovation, and strategic decision-making in today’s rapidly evolving economy. It brings together interconnected perspectives on IP, leadership, and corporate governance, including the role of CTOs and boards in shaping and executing IP-driven strategies.
Topics include the impact of artificial intelligence and value creation in AI-enabled markets, the relationship between IP and finance from venture capital perspectives, and the valuation of IP in transactions and business growth. It also explores core elements of IP strategy and value creation, such as the strategic use of trade secrets, the role of strong brands, and the importance of effectively communicating IP value to investors and other stakeholders. Overall, the seminar provides a practical view of how intellectual property supports business success across strategy, investment, and innovation.
Beyond the seminar sessions, IP Academy provides a unique forum for exchanging ideas, discussing the latest developments, and building meaningful connections with fellow professionals and international experts. The seminar dinner offers an excellent opportunity to continue conversations and strengthen networks in an informal and inspiring setting.
Join the leading voices of IP, business and innovation to explore how intellectual property creates value — and how that value can be identified, communicated and captured in the future.
Key themes include:
- IP, Leadership and the Role of the CTO and the Board
- AI: Who Captures the Value of Artificial Intelligence?
- Venture Capital and the Role of IP in Investment Decisions
- IP Valuation in Transactions and Business Growth
- Trade Secrets: When the Value Is in the Secrecy
- The Value of the Brand
- Communicating the Value of IP
The chair and designer of the seminar is Roberto Castagno, Head of IP, Neste Oyj.
The two-day programme is structured around six thematic sessions, each day beginning with a keynote speech by a distinguished speaker.
Confirmed speakers:
Kaisa Olkkonen, Board Professional
Mikko Manner, Partner, Roschier
Bowman Heiden, Co-Director of CIP (Center of Intellectual Property)
Sonja London, CEO, Founder, Fearless IP
Sakari Arvela, CEO, IPRally
Roberto Castagno, Head of IP, Neste Oyj
Taru Kallio-Nyholm, Brand Portfolio Lead & Brand IP Manager, Orion Corporation
Anna Lauttamus-Kauppila, Former Communication Director of Finnish Patent and Registration Office
Vilhem Schröder, Specialist Partner, IP & Technology, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd
Iiris Kivikari, Partner, Dittmar & Indrenius
Kimmo Norrena, Director, Legal, Neste Oyj
other speakers tbc
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PROGRAM
THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER
9.00 – 9.15 Opening words and introduction
Roberto Castagno, Head of IP, Neste Oy
9.15 – 10.15 Keynote: Finnish IPR Stragegy
Kaisa Olkkonen, Board Professional
10.15 – 10.45 Coffee Break
10.45 – 12.00 IP, Leadership and the Role of the CTO and the Board
Kaisa Olkkonen, Roberto Castagno, others tbc
12.00 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.30 The Value of the Brand
Taru Kallio-Nyholm, Orion, others tbc
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee
15.00 – 16.15 Tradesecrets
Vilhelm Schröder, Hannes Snellman Attorneys ltd. others tbc
Seminar Dinner at 17.30. Restaurant tbc.
9.00 – 9.15 Reflections to day one
Roberto Castagno9.15 – 10.15 Keynote: IP Valuation in Transactions and Business Growth
Bowman Heiden, Center of Intellectual Property10.15 – 10.45 Coffee10.45 – 12.00 Venture Capital and the Role of IP in Investment Decisions
Mikko Manner, Roschier, others tbc
12.00 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.30 Who Captures the Value of Artificial Intelligence?
Sakari Arvela, IPRally, Iiris Kivikari, Dittmar & Indrenius, others tbc
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee
15.00 – 16.16 Communicating the Value of IP
Sonja London, Fearless IP, Anna Lauttamus-Kauppila, others tbc
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IPR University Center
