Mark your calendars for Tues., 19 May through Thurs., 21 May 2026; at the Convene Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

The #PIUG26 - #PIUG26BIO conference will feature world-renowned experts on patent information for technology research and planning, for legal organizations, for patent offices and for overall corporate IP management (technology licensing and related activities). The conference will include many opportunities for discussion as well as time will be dedicated to visiting the exhibit hall to learn about the new patent information tools and developments within the industry. Many professionally enriching workshops will also be held in conjunction with this conference (before and after the technical sessions)

Attendees typically have a professional, scientific, economic or technical interest in patents and represent a multitude of organizations including corporations, universities, government agencies, non-government organizations and non-profit organizations. 

This year, the Annual Conference will again combine the traditional Annual Conference with the Biotechnology Conference.  It begins with the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, May 19th and the in-person plenary sessions at the Convene Conference Center run from Tuesday through Thursday, May 19th through 21st.  You’ll have many great opportunities to learn and connect throughout the conference.  

The organizers reserve the right to accept abstracts at their discretion in order to assemble the best possible program. Invited speakers may take precedence over other speakers. Please be advised that your abstract submission maybe published on the PIUG website and related media, shortly after receipt or at any time thereafter. Therefore, do not include confidential or business-sensitive information in your abstract.