Overview
We look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant city of Singapore to explore how intellectual property is shaping business strategies and adding value in today’s economy. Our esteemed speakers, with international expertise, will dive into the successes of IP financing and the unique ways IP and Intangible Assets are already attracting investments and growth in the region.
INTA organizes this event as an Associated Event of IP Week@SG and is open to all IP Week attendees.
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm–5:30 pm SGT
Location: Marina Bay Sands (10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956)
The event will take place in person only.
Schedule
Wednesday, August 27
Welcome Remarks
- Louisa Xu, Senior Counsel – Global IP, Treasury Wine Estates Asia (Singapore)
Introductory Remarks
- Elisabeth Stewart Bradley, Vice President, Innovation Law, Bristol Myers Squibb (USA) and 2025 INTA President
Panel 1: How SMEs are Thriving with Private and Public Sector Funding
This panel will explore how innovators and organizations are leveraging diverse funding pathways to scale ideas and drive impact. From equity financing and government grants to franchising and licensing, discover how funders assess the potential of intangible assets and what they look for in a compelling investment case. Learn how strategic use of intellectual property, brand equity, and know-how can unlock capital, reduce risk, and accelerate growth.
Moderator: Welly Tantono, Executive Head, Legal, Compliance & InfoSec, Secretlab (Singapore)
Speakers:
- Harry Edwards, Regional Director – IP Solutions, Asia, AON Insurance (Singapore)
- Shee Wen Gan, COO and CMO, Commune Lifestyle Pte Ltd (Singapore)
- Alex Green, Managing Director, Milione Ventures (Singapore)
- Anan Sivananthan Sivagnanaratnam, Partner, Bird & Bird (Singapore)
Panel 2: Intellectual Property in Lending: A New Financial Frontier
Explore the innovative ways in which intellectual property (IP) can be leveraged as a financial tool in lending practices. This panel will delve into the strategies, benefits, and risks of using IP as collateral, providing insights from industry experts on how to unlock financial opportunities and transform traditional lending models. Join us for a dynamic discussion on the evolving role of IP in the financial sector and its potential to reshape lending practices.
Moderator: Esther Wee, Partner, RHTLaw Asia LLP (Singapore)
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Mun Hon Hooi, Executive Director, United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore)
- Michael Lin, President, International IP Commercialization Council (Hong Kong)
- Guy Ornthanalai, Founder & Managing Director, Intellectual Design Group (Japan)
- Murli Ravi, Co-Founder, Tin Men Capital (Singapore)
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Louisa Xu, Senior Counsel – Global IP, Treasury Wine Estates Asia (Singapore)
Note: INTA has not reserved a hotel block for this event. For your convenience, please find below a list of hotels with proximity to the Workshop venue.
Hotel List
Hotel | Address | Approx. Price/Night | Distance from Marina Bay Sands (km) |
Marina Bay Sands | 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 | ~SGD 700 | 0.0 |
Mandarin Oriental Singapore | 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797 | ~SGD 450 | 2.0 |
The Clan Hotel | 10 Cross Street, Singapore 048417 | ~SGD 280 | 2.8 |
Swissôtel The Stamford | 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 | ~SGD 320 | 3.1 |
Oasia Hotel Downtown | 100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079333 | ~SGD 250 | 3.1 |
Hotel Royal Queens | 12 Queen Street, Singapore 188553 | ~SGD 180 | 3.9 |
Hotel Boss | 500 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199020 | ~SGD 150 | 4.1 |