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 & 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 overview
- 09:00 - 09:30 – Registration
- 09:30 - 09:45 – Welcome Speech
- 09:45 - 11:00 – Round Table: Mythbusting the Concept of IPR
- 11:00 - 11:30 – Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:30 - 12:30 – Intellectual Property for Sustainable & Circular Economy: Theoretical Curricula and Teaching Materials
- 12:30 - 14:00 – Lunch Break
- 14:00 - 15:00 – Debate about IPR for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
- 15:00 - 15:30 – IP Monitor: A tool for entrepreneurs, researchers and all
- 15:30 - 15:45 – Coffee Break
- 15:45 - 16:45 – Empowering the Future of IPR – Lessons learned from Co-design Jam
- 16:45 - 17:00 – Concluding Remarks
- 17:00 – Networking
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.