Authors Guild Events at Writers Conference

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

The Authors Guild will host a number of sessions at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 4-7. […]

Nashville Arts & Business Council Event on Creators’ Needs and Priorities

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville and Elevate Consulting will host an in-person event titled A Creative Path Forward. The goal of the session will be to explore the varying needs and priorities across the Nashville creative ecosystem and support arts advocacy efforts across the greater Nashville area. Discussions will be designed to encourage collaboration […]

WIPR Summit

Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Chicago, IL

The World IP Review (WIPR) Summit will bring together IP owners and stakeholders to share case studies and develop tactics on how to address the biggest challenges facing the IP industry today. […]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Leadership Summit

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Technology Leadership Summit to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and thought leaders to deliberate on strategies for maintaining America's position as a global leader in innovation and competitiveness. This year's theme is “Deploy and Dominate,” and will explore opportunities to accelerate the deployment of emerging technologies, […]

U.S. Chamber IP Index Release

On March 12, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will release the 14th edition of its International IP Index during a virtual event. The index will provide an in-depth look at the findings of the 2026 report, which evaluates the intellectual property (IP) environment across 55 global economies. It will also offer a comprehensive assessment of global […]

Webinar Introducing The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)

Webinar

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) will host a webinar to introduce how it supports songwriters, composers, and lyricists who stream their songs on digital platforms and are entitled to royalties. It will also address how The MLC assists its Members in receiving all of their royalties and why registering songs with the organization is […]

USC Gould Intellectual Property Institute

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows, Santa Monica, CA

The University of Southern California’s (USC) Gould School of Law will host its 2026 Intellectual Property Institute in Santa Monica, CA. The event will draw more than 300 IP professionals […]

National AI Center Launch Honoring U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

Hillsborough, CA

On Monday, March 16, the Silicon Valley Office of Protocol will host a celebration of the National AI Center launch, which will be held in honor of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The event will commemorate the establishment of the center as a cornerstone of the United States Department of Commerce’s efforts to facilitate the development and global export […]

WIPO AIII Initiative Launch Event

Geneva, Switzerland and via Livestream

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will launch its Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII) initiative on March 17 through an in-person event in Geneva and via livestream. Through AIII, WIPO aims to facilitate dialogue on the technical and operational aspects of IP systems and practical solutions in the context of AI. For additional information and to register […]

Webinar About Recording Academy Membership and the Grammys

The Recording Academy staff will join the California Copyright Council for an informational webinar on Academy membership, what it means to be a member, and how to join. The webinar will also address the Grammy Awards process and share a clear overview of how it works, from submissions to voting. Guest speakers will include Qiana […]

IPO Spring Summit

Westin Hotel, Washington, DC

Hosted by the Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Association, the 9th annual IP Owners (IPO) Spring Summit is a one-day conference on Thursday, March 19 with an evening welcome reception on Wednesday, […]

Markup of H.R. 6028 to Make Register of Copyrights a Presidential Appointee

Longworth House Office Building, Room #1310, Washington, DC and online

On March 18 at 10 a.m. ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a markup of H.R. 6028, the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act, which would modify the appointment and removal process for certain legislative branch officers, including making the Librarian of Congress a Congressional appointment and the Register of Copyrights a Presidential appointment confirmed by the […]