Event will be held in Kona Moku Ballroom
8:30–8:35 a.m. Welcome remarks
8:35–8:50 a.m. Keynote address
8:50–9:50 a.m. Session 1: IP5 perspectives in climate change
The IP5 Offices present their perspectives on climate change innovation, addressing their current and future initiatives, including eco-friendly efforts (such as paperless filings and energy efficiency); patent examination initiatives to encourage filings in climate technologies; and patenting process initiatives to streamline examination. The Offices will also touch on broader government efforts in climate change innovation.
9:40–9:40 a.m. Listening session A
A local business/innovator will share an inspiring story about their experience with climate-related technologies.
9:50–10:40 a.m. Session 2: Stakeholder perspectives: Bringing climate-related innovation to market
Industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and local startups highlight innovative climate technologies and describe what it takes to bring climate change technologies from research to market.
10:40–10:50 a.m. Session 2: Q&A
10:50–11 a.m. Break
11–11:10 a.m. Listening session B
A local business/innovator will share an inspiring story about their experience with bringing their climate-related technologies to market.
11:10 a.m.–12 p.m. Session 3: Stakeholder perspectives: Challenges in climate-related innovation
Representatives of industry, SMEs, and local startups discuss IP-related challenges for underrepresented groups and specific needs for SMEs and start-ups in this space. Panelists will also discuss the role of patent offices in climate change innovation.
12–12:10 p.m. Session 3: Q&A
12:10–12:30 p.m. Session 4: Final takeaways
An assessment of existing climate change innovation initiatives against the needs of the innovation community, and the role that the IP5 Offices have in addressing climate change.