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Between securing a patent and turning technology into business lies the practical work of licensing. This October, professionals from companies, universities, law firms and research institutions will gather in Seoul to discuss technology transfer, licensing, IP valuation and monetisation. The two events below are promoted together, but they are independently organised and require separate registration.
Official theme: Navigating the Next Generation of IP Licensing: Tech, Data & Culture
Near & Wise IP is helping build the programme and the network
For LESI YMC APAC, Managing Partner Seungyeob Baik serves as Korea Lead, working with members of the Near & Wise IP team to prepare the programme and local operations. For LES APAC Conference 2026, he serves on the Organizing Committee, and three members of our firm will attend. This hands-on involvement reflects how Near & Wise IP connects Korean practitioners, young professionals and businesses with the global licensing community.
Special LES Korea membership arrangement for Korean professionals
Korean professionals newly joining LES Korea in connection with LES APAC 2026 will have the KRW 200,000 admission fee waived and pay only the KRW 200,000 annual membership fee. Please confirm eligibility and procedure with LES Korea before registering.
Two events on one weekend — register separately
LESI YMC APAC Conference
- Date
- 24 October 2026 · 09:30–17:00
- Venue
- National Assembly Members’ Office Building · Conference Room 1
- Registration
- Free for LES members · separate application
- Format
- All sessions in English · social networking follows
A one-day programme for young IP professionals covering SEPs, entertainment, biotech and medtech, IP protection and monetisation. Applications from non-members are wait-listed until LES membership is confirmed.
LES APAC Conference 2026
- Date
- 25–26 October 2026
- Venue
- Fairmont Ambassador Seoul
- Registration
- Paid conference · separate registration
- Format
- Sessions, networking, reception, dinner and optional industry tour
The programme spans global litigation, generative-AI licensing, SEPs and FRAND, IP monetisation, IPO strategy, IP valuation, soft IP, trademarks and biopharma deal structures.
Issues for licensing practitioners
- Powering GenAIContent, data and patent licensing strategies
- SEPs & FRAND in MotionStandards moving from smartphones to vehicles, factories and 6G
- Strategic IP MonetizationTurning rights into revenue across global markets
- IP ValuationValuation for business and investment decisions
- Soft IPIP strategy for beauty, entertainment and content
- Biopharma & HealthTechPlatform, option and global business-development deal structures
Registration schedule and fees — check each event separately
LESI YMC APAC Conference · 24 October
Participation is free for LES members and requires a separate application from LES APAC. Applicants who are not currently LES members are placed on a waiting list until membership is confirmed. Please check the YMC registration page for application details and approval.
LES APAC Conference 2026 · 25–26 October
The fees below apply only to LES APAC Conference 2026. Regular registration closes on 8 October 2026. Bank-transfer payment for regular registration closes earlier, on 30 September; credit-card payment is required thereafter.
| Category | Regular registration through 8 October | On-site registration |
|---|---|---|
| LES member | USD 1,100 | USD 1,450 |
| LES Young Member | USD 935 | USD 1,233 |
| Non-member | USD 1,350 | USD 1,500 |
The fee includes sessions, lunches, the welcome reception and closing dinner. The optional industry tour is USD 150. The Young Member rate applies to LES members aged 40 or under.
Why meet in Seoul now
For technology to move across borders, trusted professional networks matter as much as legal rights. These two events offer a rare opportunity to meet international licensing counsel, technology-commercialisation specialists and valuation and investment professionals in Seoul. Near & Wise IP is helping to prepare the events as part of the organising committee.
Information is based on official notices and organising-committee materials available on 24 September 2026. Programmes and registration terms may change; please check the official pages before applying.