The 79th Council Meeting of APAA will take place in Hong Kong between 29 November and 2 December 2026. Bringing together intellectual property professionals from across Asia and beyond, the conference provides an important forum for exchanging knowledge, discussing developments in IP law and practice, and strengthening professional relationships across jurisdictions. 

A key feature of the conference will be the combination of substantive professional content and valuable networking opportunities. The programme includes Standing Committee meetings covering areas such as patents, trade marks, copyright, designs, anti-counterfeiting, and emerging intellectual property issues, together with workshops and roundtable discussions. Participants can also take advantage of dedicated networking meetings, and a programme of social and cultural events, creating opportunities to exchange ideas, develop new connections and build lasting professional relationships in an engaging international setting.