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The 10th Annual IP Dealmakers Forum will be held on December 5-7, 2023 in New York City. To kick off the event, we’ve added an Opening Reception on December 5 from 6-8pm ET at the James NY Nomad. The main conference will take place at the Apella Event Space in NYC. 

The main conference will be held at the Apella Event Space in NYC. Apella does not offer lodging, however, there are many hotels in close proximity to the space.

Dealmakers has partnered with The James NY Nomad, where the Opening Reception will take place, to offer a limited number of discounted rooms to IP Dealmakers attendees. You can access additional information and the booking link on our Venue page.

You may register for the event using our online registration system.  Please note that all registrations need to be approved.

All registered attendees will have access to the following:

  • Admission to main conference at Apella in NYC
  • Opening reception at the James NY Nomad on Dec 5 from 6-8pm ET
  • Networking functions including breaks, lunches, and receptions
  • Online event platform and mobile app to schedule 1:1 meetings and direct messaging
  • Recorded sessions after the event to view on-demand

The IP Dealmakers Forum brings together a select group of leaders in the business community to address critical issues impacting the IP industry and broader innovation landscape. In order to ensure the event has balanced representation from market leaders and to maintain an optimal networking dynamic, we have instituted an approval process for all registrations. 

We actively seek thought leaders and senior executives with experience and decision-making power within their respective organizations. We review individual registrations based on organizational profile, level of seniority as represented by job title, biographical information, and referral source.

We consider the type of organization, aiming to achieve a balanced representation of corporate IP owners, licensing company executives, law firm executives, investors, advisors, and other key stakeholders.

Additionally, we look to include perspectives from those that have not previously attended the event, as well as historically underrepresented groups.

Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application within 48 hours.

Due to capacity limits at our event venue, along with our aim to achieve optimal dynamics for discussion and networking, we must be selective with registration approvals. If your registration was declined, we may have reached venue capacity, or it’s possible that you did not meet the criteria for attendance. We encourage you to reapply the following year.

Alternatively, you may be offered a place on the waiting list if we’ve reached our maximum capacity for your organization type (e.g., law firm, advisor, licensing company, etc.) Additionally, we limit the number of attendees per non-sponsoring organization to two individuals, so you may be offered a place on the waiting list if your organization has already registered two individuals.

Once you submit your registration, a hold will be placed on your card provided during registration. If your registration is approved, your payment will be processed using the credit card information you provide below.

If your registration is declined or you are waitlisted, your credit card will not be charged.

We welcome sponsorship inquiries and discussions regarding how to get involved in the event. Please contact us directly at info(at)dealmakersforums.com to request our prospectus which includes detailed information regarding sponsorship packages and opportunities to get involved in the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome speaking proposals from industry thought leaders and senior executives. Feel free to submit your proposal via this form. Please include as much detail as possible regarding your interest and relevant experience. Please note that we do not accept sales pitches or allow them at our events. 

Leveraging our experience examining complex markets, we engage in a rigorous market-based research process to develop our program content, including identification of session topics, discussion points, and speakers. We rely on the expertise and valuable insights of our community, including industry advisors, sponsors, and partners in this process.  

We are not an accredited CLE provider, however we do apply for CLE credit approval in select states. The number of credit hours approved varies depending upon the state, and some states can take as long as 4-5 months to finalize approval. Certain states offer reciprocity. You may access further information on state rules and regulations here

We will email you your CLE certificate following conclusion of the event and as soon as we receive approval from your individual state bar. Approval times vary greatly depending upon the state bar with some state bars taking as long as 4-5 months to finalize approval. You may access further information on state rules and regulations here

Registered participants will be invited to the 1:1 meetings platform via email approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the event start date, at which time all participants may begin scheduling their meetings.

Our 1-to-1 meetings feature is available to all registered attendees. You may request meetings with anyone attending the event, however, meetings are only confirmed and assigned a meeting location once the invited party accepts the request.

Cancellations received before 30 days prior to the event start date will receive a full refund minus processing fees. Cancellations received after this time will receive a credit with Dealmakers Forums that can be used toward a future event. No-shows will not be issued a refund or a credit.

Substitutions are allowed at any time prior to the start of the event, but the substituting individual must be approved for attendance. If the individual is not approved, the registration will be considered a cancellation subject to the cancellation policy above.

You may reach out to us at info(at)dealmakersforums.com or (914) 365-7732. We look forward to hearing from you!

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