Kirti Gupta of Cornerstone Research will deliver welcome and keynote remarks and lead multiple sessions at this annual conference in Washington, DC.
Hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), this event brings together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss a range of issues related to intellectual property (IP), innovation, technology, and national security policy.
Dr. Gupta, LeadershIP’s executive director, will lead several featured sessions.
“LeadershIP 2026: On the Horizon”
Dr. Gupta will join fellow program leaders and CSIS advisers to outline key priorities for the year ahead. The panel will highlight emerging challenges at the intersection of IP, innovation, and national security, and review policy debates shaping the future of U.S. technology leadership.
“Fireside Chat with Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC)”
Dr. Gupta will moderate a conversation with Representative Ross on the future of U.S. patent policy. The discussion will explore the relationship between IP and innovation, as well as recent legislative developments.
“The Streaming Era: The New Intersection of IP, Antitrust, and Standards”
Dr. Gupta will join legal and industry experts to examine the evolving landscape of IP and competition policy, with a focus on the growing role of video streaming and video coding standards in global standard essential patent (SEP) disputes.
This event is hosted by CSIS. For more information, visit the event website.
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