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EVENTS
Serving as a connecting hub, the CAIPA highlights key events of interest to California creators, protectors and enablers of intellectual property.
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Upcoming In-Person Events
BAY AREA

Thu, Aug 13Snell & WilmerJoin us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how technology companies can successfully navigate government contracting while protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
Wed, Aug 19Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve HikeJoin the Silicon Valley Chapter on a fun hike in Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve. Then move to Rossotti’s Alpine Inn in Portola Valley for a social get-together.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
Thu, Nov 05CaltechAUTM on the Road brings the power of the AUTM community directly to you. This one-day, in-person experience brings together your tech transfer community to connect, share insights, and tackle timely challenges.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Bay Area
LA / OC

Thu, Aug 13Snell & WilmerJoin us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how technology companies can successfully navigate government contracting while protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
Wed, Aug 19Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve HikeJoin the Silicon Valley Chapter on a fun hike in Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve. Then move to Rossotti’s Alpine Inn in Portola Valley for a social get-together.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
Thu, Nov 05CaltechAUTM on the Road brings the power of the AUTM community directly to you. This one-day, in-person experience brings together your tech transfer community to connect, share insights, and tackle timely challenges.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Thu, Jun 18San JoseWe’re happy to invite you to our event - an opportunity to network with accomplished mid- and senior-level women professionals across AI and Big Data, engage with CTOs, connect with talented dev teams, and mingle with the brilliant minds behind your favorite tech brands.
Thu, Jun 18Joan B. Kroc School of Peace StudiesFor the fifth year in a row, the Global Standards Leadership Conference brings together top thought leaders to tackle the biggest issues in Standard Essential Patents, FRAND licensing, high-stakes litigation, standards development, and policy.
Tue, Jun 16Grand Hyatt San FranciscoThe annual TECHSPO San Francisco 2026 Technology Expo returns June 16th to 17th, 2026 to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel in San Francisco.
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Wed, Jun 10Qualcomm Building NIn 2026, the Global Intellectual Property Alliance, the United States Intellectual Property Alliance, and the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance unite to host the Corporate IP Roundtable—a premier forum for corporate legal and IP leaders shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.
Mon, Jun 08Stanford Law SchoolJoin us for DEBP ‘26, the Stanford Digital Economy Best Practices Conference! DEBP is the premier educational event for in-house counsel and practitioners working in tech law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Thu, May 21https://learningcenter.americanbar.org/courThis one-hour webinar offers a practical overview of how consumer survey evidence is used in IP matters, including current trends that may affect its evidentiary weight.
Tue, May 19Plug and Play Tech CenterPlug and Play is excited to welcome you back in person to the heart of Silicon Valley on May19-21!
Sat, May 16Virtual EventMay 16–18, 2026, in San Francisco, CA — America250 and Forbes are co-hosting America Innovates and hope you will join us.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Tue, May 12Computer History MuseumIP Counsel Cafe returns to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on May 12-14, 2026. Stay connected, stay ahead. Hear first-hand how IP Counsel are navigating today’s uncertain and fast-changing times.
LA/OC
SAN DIEGO

Thu, Aug 13Snell & WilmerJoin us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how technology companies can successfully navigate government contracting while protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
Wed, Aug 19Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve HikeJoin the Silicon Valley Chapter on a fun hike in Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve. Then move to Rossotti’s Alpine Inn in Portola Valley for a social get-together.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
Thu, Nov 05CaltechAUTM on the Road brings the power of the AUTM community directly to you. This one-day, in-person experience brings together your tech transfer community to connect, share insights, and tackle timely challenges.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Thu, Jun 18San JoseWe’re happy to invite you to our event - an opportunity to network with accomplished mid- and senior-level women professionals across AI and Big Data, engage with CTOs, connect with talented dev teams, and mingle with the brilliant minds behind your favorite tech brands.
Thu, Jun 18Joan B. Kroc School of Peace StudiesFor the fifth year in a row, the Global Standards Leadership Conference brings together top thought leaders to tackle the biggest issues in Standard Essential Patents, FRAND licensing, high-stakes litigation, standards development, and policy.
Tue, Jun 16Grand Hyatt San FranciscoThe annual TECHSPO San Francisco 2026 Technology Expo returns June 16th to 17th, 2026 to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel in San Francisco.
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Wed, Jun 10Qualcomm Building NIn 2026, the Global Intellectual Property Alliance, the United States Intellectual Property Alliance, and the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance unite to host the Corporate IP Roundtable—a premier forum for corporate legal and IP leaders shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.
Mon, Jun 08Stanford Law SchoolJoin us for DEBP ‘26, the Stanford Digital Economy Best Practices Conference! DEBP is the premier educational event for in-house counsel and practitioners working in tech law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Thu, May 21https://learningcenter.americanbar.org/courThis one-hour webinar offers a practical overview of how consumer survey evidence is used in IP matters, including current trends that may affect its evidentiary weight.
Tue, May 19Plug and Play Tech CenterPlug and Play is excited to welcome you back in person to the heart of Silicon Valley on May19-21!
Sat, May 16Virtual EventMay 16–18, 2026, in San Francisco, CA — America250 and Forbes are co-hosting America Innovates and hope you will join us.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Tue, May 12Computer History MuseumIP Counsel Cafe returns to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on May 12-14, 2026. Stay connected, stay ahead. Hear first-hand how IP Counsel are navigating today’s uncertain and fast-changing times.
Other CA

Thu, Aug 13Snell & WilmerJoin us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how technology companies can successfully navigate government contracting while protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
Wed, Aug 19Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve HikeJoin the Silicon Valley Chapter on a fun hike in Palo Alto's Arastradero Preserve. Then move to Rossotti’s Alpine Inn in Portola Valley for a social get-together.
Sun, Oct 18Manchester Grand Hyatt San DiegoWe are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology, life sciences, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs, thriving startup incubators, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas.
Thu, Nov 05CaltechAUTM on the Road brings the power of the AUTM community directly to you. This one-day, in-person experience brings together your tech transfer community to connect, share insights, and tackle timely challenges.
December 4-5, 2025Stanford UniversityCo-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice.
November 19, 2025UC BerkeleyThis event aims to foster transpacific dialogues and advance global understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities presented by state-of-the-art AI.
Thu, Jun 18San JoseWe’re happy to invite you to our event - an opportunity to network with accomplished mid- and senior-level women professionals across AI and Big Data, engage with CTOs, connect with talented dev teams, and mingle with the brilliant minds behind your favorite tech brands.
Thu, Jun 18Joan B. Kroc School of Peace StudiesFor the fifth year in a row, the Global Standards Leadership Conference brings together top thought leaders to tackle the biggest issues in Standard Essential Patents, FRAND licensing, high-stakes litigation, standards development, and policy.
Tue, Jun 16Grand Hyatt San FranciscoThe annual TECHSPO San Francisco 2026 Technology Expo returns June 16th to 17th, 2026 to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco Hotel in San Francisco.
Mon, Jun 15InterContinental San DiegoIn June 2026, San Diego will become the global stage for the future of IP.
Wed, Jun 10Qualcomm Building NIn 2026, the Global Intellectual Property Alliance, the United States Intellectual Property Alliance, and the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance unite to host the Corporate IP Roundtable—a premier forum for corporate legal and IP leaders shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.
Mon, Jun 08Stanford Law SchoolJoin us for DEBP ‘26, the Stanford Digital Economy Best Practices Conference! DEBP is the premier educational event for in-house counsel and practitioners working in tech law.
Mon, Jun 01Loews Hollywood HotelJoin us June 1-4, 2026 for NAI’s 15th Annual Conference, in Los Angeles, California hosted by the University of Southern California!
Thu, May 21https://learningcenter.americanbar.org/courThis one-hour webinar offers a practical overview of how consumer survey evidence is used in IP matters, including current trends that may affect its evidentiary weight.
Tue, May 19Plug and Play Tech CenterPlug and Play is excited to welcome you back in person to the heart of Silicon Valley on May19-21!
Sat, May 16Virtual EventMay 16–18, 2026, in San Francisco, CA — America250 and Forbes are co-hosting America Innovates and hope you will join us.
Wed, May 13FairmontThe 2026 Spring Meeting is a 2.5 day conference focused on trending topics in IP law.
Tue, May 12Computer History MuseumIP Counsel Cafe returns to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View on May 12-14, 2026. Stay connected, stay ahead. Hear first-hand how IP Counsel are navigating today’s uncertain and fast-changing times.
San Diego
Other
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