IPFEST

Own the future with the power of IP
July 9th, 2025

IPFest

is a must-attend event for anyone who believes ideas deserve to be protected, valued, and monetized. Plus, we guarantee you'll make at least one connection that could significantly impact your business or practice.

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IPFest Agenda

July 09

1:00 PM

IPFEST

IP in focus: building the future of Protected Innovation

Intellectual property remains one of the most strategic — and often least understood — levers for securing growth, attracting investors, and standing out in the market. This inspiring opening session sets the stage for the day: Why is IP more critical than ever? How is the ecosystem evolving? And what should tomorrow’s entrepreneurs be prioritizing now? See More.

1:15 PM

IPFEST

Real IP Fails, Unfiltered

Three entrepreneurs from Canada take the stage to openly share what went wrong in their intellectual property strategies. A rare chance to learn from failure — theirs, so they don’t become yours. See More.
Geek-in-Chief
Triptyq Capital
Founder
Ubee
Founder and CEO
UNIQ Hotel

2:00 PM

IPFEST

What role does intellectual property (IP) play in the eyes of investors?

The role of intellectual property in investment: an issue or an essential criterion?  See More.
Partner Lawyer
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Managing Director, Eurêka Investment Fund
Investissement Québec
Senior Director, Entrepreneurship and Investments
Axelys

2:45 PM

IPFEST

The essentials of Intellectual Property and data

Experts will be on hand to present the key issues involved in protecting, managing and leveraging data as part of an IP strategy. Meet our IP experts for expert advice for your startup. See More.

3:15 PM

IPFEST

Who better than the entrepreneur to pass on the IP culture to their team?

This training course is specifically designed for entrepreneurs who want to make intellectual property a central part of their strategy and put it into practice within their teams. It is often the founders who take the first steps towards protection - this session will arm you with the knowledge you need to lead your team to keep your IP strategy front of mind as you grow your company. See More.
Paralegal & Trademark Agent in Training
Delegatus
Lawyer
Delegatus

3:45 PM

IPFEST

Wrap up and takeaways

2025 IPFest Speakers

Jean-Nicolas Delage

Partner Lawyer, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Antoine Routhier

Founder, Ubee

Myriam Corbeil

Founder and CEO, UNIQ Hotel

Chloé Combres

Paralegal & Trademark Agent in Training, Delegatus

Jean-Philippe Delisle

Senior Director, Entrepreneurship and Investments, Axelys

Bertrand Nepveu

Geek-in-Chief, Triptyq Capital

Jean-Philippe Taillon

Managing Director, Eurêka Investment Fund, Investissement Québec

Malia Mediouni

Lawyer, Delegatus

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