Registration Is Open!
2026 PTAB Bar Association Thought Leader Summit
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2:00-5:00pmET
 Westin Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia 

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Members with the PTAB Bar Association enjoy discounted registration. 

Register today to secure your place at this highly anticipated event; space is limited.

In a time of unprecedented change across the patent landscape, staying informed and connected has never been more important. The PTAB Bar Association's Thought Leader Summit brings together fellow practitioners, in-house counsel, industry experts, and judges from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to discuss the developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping patent practice today. 

This year's Summit promises a rich lineup of educational programming, including Remarks from Chief Judge Kalyan Deshpande, USPTO and two CLE sessions examining the issues and latest developments influencing today's PTAB and patent landscape. Attendees will hear from leading voices in the industry during a dynamic panel discussion before participating in engaging roundtable conversations that encourage the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and practical strategies.  Following the sessions, attendees will continue conversations at a Networking Reception—offering valuable opportunities to build connections, strengthen relationships, and engage directly with peers and decision-makers.   

New sponsorship opportunities are available for this year’s event. Visit Sponsorship Opportunities for more information.  If you are interested in partnering with the PTAB Bar Association as a valuable sponsor, please contact LaTrese Wallace at latrese.wallace-ptab@mci-group.com.

2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference
Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, March 20, 2026
Washington, DC

"Navigating a Time of Change"

The 2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference was held from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C. This year marks the 10-Year Anniversary of the PTAB Bar Association! We commemorated a decade of dedication and collaboration. The Annual Conference honored our journey and looked ahead to the future. The program featured dynamic discussions on cutting-edge topics in patent practice and offered networking opportunities throughout the conference. Program details are available at 2026 Annual Conference Agenda - PTAB Bar Association.

We are sincerely grateful to our speakers, panelists, table moderators, and the participating judges and staff from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. International Trade Commission.