Tuesday, May 19 - Thursday, May 21, 2026

Convene Convention Center
Two Commerce Square

2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

PIUG 2026 Joint Annual and Biotech Conference - An International Conference for Patent Information Professionals

#PIUG26

Overview

The 2026 PIUG Conference is combined with  the Biotechnology Conference. The conference will feature world-renowned experts on patent information for technology research and planning, for legal organizations, for patent offices and for overall corporate IP management (technology licensing and related activities). The conference will include many opportunities for discussion as well as time will be dedicated to visiting the exhibit hall to learn about the new patent information tools and developments within the industry. Many professionally enriching workshops will also be held in conjunction with this conference (before and after the technical sessions).

  • Tuesday, May 19:  
  • Welcome Reception
  • Plenary Sessions 
  • WIPO Patent Quest
  • Wednesday, May 20:  
  • Plenary Sessions
  • Sponsor Workshops
  • Exhibitor Happy Hour Reception 
  • Thursday, May 21: 
  • Final Plenary Sessions 
  • Final Workshops

Attendees typically have a professional, scientific, economic or technical interest in patents and represent a multitude of organizations including corporations, universities, government agencies, non-government organizations and non-profit organizations. 

It begins with the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, May 19th and the in-person plenary sessions at the Convene Conference Center run from Tuesday through Thursday, May 19th through 21st.  You’ll have many great opportunities to learn and connect throughout the conference. 

2026 Conference Registration

Wednesday, May 27th will be our Annual Business Meeting which will be held virtually and open to all PIUG Members.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

PIUG welcomes new and returning sponsors to join us for networking and showcasing your products or services to our international audience of patent information users. Please contact Sponsorship@PIUG.org to discuss the Sponsorship Opportunities.

PIUG gratefully acknowledges the generous support of all our sponsors and exhibitors.

Program Committee 

  • Program Co-Chairs: Scott Hertzog & John Zabilski

Planning Committee

  • Planning Co-Chairs:  Scott Hertzog & John Zabilski
  • Members:  Kartar Arora, Kunal Bhalla, Ron Kaminecki, Barbara Miller, Greg Roland, Monica Weiss-Nolen,  John Zabilski
  • Meeting App: Kartar Arora 
  • Stu Kaback Business Impact Award Committee:  Kartar Arora (Chair), John Zabilski
  • Sponsorship & Exhibits:  Ken Koubek , John Zabilski
  • Webpages:  Ken Koubek, John Zabilski
  • Workshops:  Monica Weiss-Nolen