The IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network is pleased to announce the Ninth IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference, which will be held in person on 18-19 March 2027 at the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The Ninth IPIRA Conference is organized by the IPIRA Network and the Royal University of Law and Economics in cooperation with the Organizers of the previous editions of the Conference: the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia; the Division of Business Law, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University; Foreign Trade University; the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia; the Faculty of Law, Waseda University; Singapore University of Social Sciences; Texas A&M University School of Law; and the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva.
The Conference will also be supported by several national and international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), as well as the Cambodian Department of Intellectual Property at the Ministry of Commerce, the Department of Industrial Property at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Department of Copyright and Related Rights at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
As in previous years, distinguished academics from across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas serve on the Scientific Committee, reflecting the IPIRA Network’s mission to foster worldwide interactions between IP and Innovation researchers.
Submissions
We invite academic researchers, including Ph.D. candidates, to submit proposals to present at the Ninth IPIRA Conference by completing this Online Submission Form
Organizers welcome submissions from scholars at all stages of their academic careers, focusing on IP and Innovation-related topics in Asian Law, Comparative Law, and International Law, as well as scholars interested in IP and Innovation from various interdisciplinary perspectives.
Applicants must be affiliated with an academic institution or organization with a research institute or academy. Applications from students, including LL.M. students, will not be accepted.
* Please adhere to the word limits when submitting the Abstract and Bio(s) in the form. For examples of abstracts and bios from past Conferences, see here.
** Note that ONLY ONE SUBMISSION per author is allowed. This includes joint-author submissions, meaning that any joint-authored submissions will count as “one submission” for each author listed in the submission. We regret limiting the number of submissions per author, but this is necessary due to the high volume of submissions and to ensure a broad range of presenters.
Deadlines for Submission and Notification of Acceptance
The deadline to submit a request to present is 16 November 2026. *Early submissions are strongly encouraged.
The Organizers will notify accepted participants by 30 November 2026.
Accepted participants must confirm their participation no later than 14 December 2026 to allow sufficient time to finalize the Conference program.
The final Conference program will be released in mid-February 2027.
Format and Time for Presentations
As in previous editions, the Ninth IPIRA Conference will feature a combination of keynotes, plenary, and parallel sessions. The final schedule will be based on the number of submissions.
Presenters will have approximately 25 minutes for their presentation, including time for comments and audience questions. We encourage participants to speak for no more than 15 minutes, reserving ample time for comments and questions.
Presenters at the IPIRA Conference are not required to submit a full paper to present, as the main objective is to create a forum for sharing works-in-progress, which will benefit from the discussion and will later be completed and published in specialized journals or books. Likewise, there will be no publication of the submissions after the Conference.
Conference Schedule
As mentioned, the Ninth IPIRA Conference will be an in-person event only.
The Conference will start on Thursday, 18 March 2027, at approximately 9.00 a.m., and continue until approximately 6.30 p.m. The Conference Dinner will conclude the first day.
The Conference will resume on Friday, 19 March 2027, at approximately 9:00 a.m., and continue until approximately 6.30 p.m. A Farewell Reception will conclude the second day.
Non-Presenting Attendees
The Organizers welcome non-presenting attendees to attend the Ninth IPIRA Conference in person. Requests will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
To submit a request to attend the Conference as a non-presenting attendee, please complete all requested information by submitting this Online Request to Attend Form
The IPIRA Secretariat will notify accepted attendees starting in late November 2026, after the closing of the submissions to present at the Conference.
Costs
There are no registration fees or other costs associated with attending the Ninth IPIRA Conference. In addition, participants will enjoy complimentary refreshments, lunch, and dinner during the Conference.
However, all presenters and attendees must fully cover their travel-related and accommodation expenses with their academic or personal funds.
Participants are also responsible for obtaining and covering the costs of their travel visa and any other necessary travel documents. The Organizers will issue invitation letters to presenters and attendees who need letters to apply for the required visas.
Travel Arrangements for Participants
Presenters and attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to attend the Ninth IPIRA Conference.
The Organizers will offer suggestions for hotels in Phnom Penh, which will be announced in December 2026. Participants can book rooms with these hotels directly. In general, the Organizers encourage participants to explore other affordable hotel options through online platforms.
Questions
For inquiries or additional questions, please email us at IPResearchersAsia@gmail.com
WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NINTH IPIRA CONFERENCE!
