IP in Motion: Turning Ideas into Impact

The project is set to conclude with a final conference in the Slovenian capital. The event will bring together experts from academia, policy institutions, and business to discuss the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in fostering sustainable development and circular economy principles.

Date: 3rd April 2025
Location: Ljubljana (Hotel Slon) & online
 
The event will begin with a welcoming speech, followed by a roundtable discussion, "Mythbusting the Concept of IPR," which aims to clarify misconceptions and highlight IPR’s importance in fostering innovation.
Key project results will be presented, including insights from the implemented courses, as well as the IP-Monitor, a tool designed to support businesses, researchers, and policymakers in effectively using IPR.
The conference will conclude with a session on empowering future use of IPR, featuring lessons learned from the Co-design Jam. The event will provide valuable networking opportunities, ensuring continued collaboration and knowledge exchange beyond the project's completion.
 
AGENDA

IPR4SC | IP in Motion: Turning Ideas into Impact
  • 09:00 - 09:30 – Registration
  • 09:30 - 09:45 – Welcome Speech
  • 09:45 - 11:00 – Round Table: Mythbusting the Concept of IPR
    dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič, LL.M., LL.M. - Founder and Head of Open Data and Intellectual Property Institute (ODIPI)
    Assist. Prof. Giulia Priora vice-Dean of Nova School of Law and director of the NOVA IPSI Knowledge Centre on IP and Sustainable Innovation
    Andras Jokuti Director of the Patent and Technology Law Division at WIPO, helping states to develop their IPR systems and legislation
  • 11:00 - 11:30 – Coffee Break & Networking
  • 11:30 - 12:30 – IPR for a Sustainable and Circular Future
    Assoc. Prof. Dolores Modic - Nord University
    Riccardo Campolmi - ErreQuadro srl.
  • 12:30 - 14:00 – Lunch Break
  • 14:00 - 15:15 – Round Table: “IPR and Entrepreneurship: Unlocking New Pathways to Sustainable Innovation”
    Marijana Sarolic Robic - Attorney at law, founder of the Croatian Artificial Intelligence Association (CroAI), and a start-up mentor for Algebra LAB
    Nina Mandl - SME Network Support and representative of the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office
  • 15:15 - 15:45 – IP-Monitor: A One-Stop Tool for IPR Excellence
    Prof. Leo Mršić - Algebra University
    Assist. Prof. Ana Hafner - Logika d.o.o
  • 15:45 - 16:15 – Coffee Break
  • 16:15 - 16:45 – Thematic Networking: IPR, Sustainability and Innovation in Europe
  • 16:45 - 17:00 – Concluding Remarks 
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This final conference of the IPR4SC project will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, policy discussion, and practical demonstrations on how intellectual property can drive sustainability and innovation. It marks not just the conclusion of the project but the beginning of a broader movement to integrate IPR more effectively into sustainable economic strategies.