Invitation

Join us for the 39th IPSANZ Annual Conference in Sydney!

We warmly invite you to attend the IPSANZ Annual Conference 2026, which will take place at Hyatt Regency Sydneyon the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, from Friday 21 August to Sunday 23 August 2026.

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Venue and Accommodation

Hyatt Regency Sydney
161 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA

 Hyatt Regency Sydney is the conference venue.

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Registration

Registration is opening soon!

Conference Program

First iteration of the conference program to be uploaded very soon!

Conference Sponsors

IPSANZ would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of the IPSANZ Annual Conference 2026.

GOLD SPONSOR

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HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support.

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SILVER SPONSORS

IP Australia IPONZ

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for patents, trade marks, design rights and plant breeder's rights (PBR).

Learn more about IP Australia here

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) grants and registers IP rights in New Zealand. This includes trade marks, patents, designs, plant variety rights and geographical indications.

Learn more about IPONZ here

Social Activities

The Welcome Reception and President's Dinner (with Pre-Dinner Reception) are included as part of the in-person delegate registration fee.

 

PAST CONFERENCES

2025

The 38th Annual Conference was held in-person and online from 29-31 August 2025 at The Westin Brisbane, Queensland.
Conference Program

2024

The 37th Annual Conference was held in-person and online from 30 August to 1 September 2024 at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, New Zealand.
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2023

The 36th Annual Conference was held in-person and online from 22-24 September 2023 at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff, New South Wales.
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2022

The 35th Annual Conference was held in-person and online from 16-18 September 2022 at Park Hyatt, Melbourne.
Conference Program

2021

The 34th Annual Conference was held online only, due to the travel restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19.
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2020

The Annual Conference in 2020 was deferred due to the travel restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19.

2019

The 33rd Annual Conference was held from 6-8 September 2019 at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, Queensland.
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2018

The 32nd Annual Conference was held from 7-9 September 2018 at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, New Zealand.
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2017

The 31st Annual Conference was held from 8-10 September 2017 at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland.
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2016

The 30th Annual Conference was held from 9-11 September 2016 at Sheraton on the Park, Sydney.
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2015

The 29th Annual Conference was held from 18–20 September 2015 at Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains, Leura, New South Wales.
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2014

The 28th Annual Conference was held from 19–21 September 2014 at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Queenstown, New Zealand.
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2013

The 27th Annual Conference was held from 20–22 September 2013 at Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, Noosa Heads, Queensland.
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2012

The 26th Annual Conference was held from 7-9 September 2012 at Park Hyatt, Melbourne.
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2011

The 25th Annual Conference was held from 2-4 September 2011 at Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks, Sydney.
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2010

The 24th Annual Conference was held from 10-12 September 2010 at Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, Noosa Heads, Queensland.
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2009

The 23rd Annual Conference was held from 11-13 September 2009 at the Hilton Auckland, New Zealand.
Conference Program

2008

The 22nd Annual Conference was held from 19-21 September 2008 at the Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg, South Australia.
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2007

The 21st Annual Conference was held from 14-16 September 2007 at the Sheraton Noosa Resort, Queensland.
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2006

The 20th Annual Conference was held from 18-20 August 2006 at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort, Queensland.

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