AustCham Shanghai will host the "Protecting Innovation in the Digital Age: Intellectual Property Challenges in AI, Technology and Emerging Industries" Legal Industry Forum on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, bringing together legal professionals, technology experts, business leaders and industry representatives to explore the evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape in the era of artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancement, and discuss how businesses can better protect innovation, manage risks and navigate emerging IP challenges.

澳大利亚商会-上海将于2026年8月20日（星期四）举办"数字时代的创新保护：人工智能、科技与新兴产业中的知识产权挑战"法律行业论坛，汇聚法律专业人士、科技专家、企业管理者及行业代表，共同探讨人工智能及科技快速发展背景下知识产权领域的新趋势，并深入交流企业如何加强创新保护、管理潜在风险，以及应对不断变化的知识产权挑战。

As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies continue to reshape the way businesses create, innovate and operate, companies are facing increasingly complex challenges in protecting intellectual property rights, managing AI-generated content and adapting to evolving regulatory environments. At the same time, technological transformation is creating new opportunities and challenges for IP management across industries.

随着人工智能及新兴技术不断改变企业创新、运营和发展的方式，企业在知识产权保护、人工智能生成内容管理以及应对不断变化的监管环境方面面临更加复杂的挑战。同时，数字化转型也正在为各行业的知识产权管理带来新的机遇与挑战。

Through a keynote presentation and a panel discussion, this forum will explore key IP issues arising from technological development, including AI-generated works, technology innovation protection, IP strategies in emerging industries and future trends in intellectual property management. Participants will gain practical insights into how businesses can strengthen IP strategies, mitigate risks and protect long-term innovation value in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

本次论坛将通过主题演讲和圆桌讨论，围绕科技发展带来的关键知识产权议题展开，包括人工智能生成内容、技术创新保护、新兴产业知识产权战略以及未来知识产权管理趋势等内容。参会者将深入了解企业如何优化知识产权战略、降低相关风险，并在快速变化的数字化环境中保护创新成果，实现长期价值创造。

Keynote Speech: Protecting Innovation in the AI Era: Emerging Intellectual Property Challenges and Business Strategies

主题演讲：人工智能时代的创新保护：新兴知识产权挑战与企业应对策略

This session will explore the evolving intellectual property landscape driven by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including challenges around AI-generated content, ownership and copyright protection. It will also discuss how businesses can develop effective IP strategies to protect technology innovation and adapt to new challenges in the digital era.

本场演讲将探讨人工智能及新兴技术推动下知识产权领域的发展趋势，重点关注人工智能生成内容、权属认定及版权保护等相关挑战，并分享企业如何制定有效的知识产权战略，保护技术创新成果，应对数字时代的新型知识产权挑战。

Panel Discussion: Navigating IP Challenges in Digital Transformation and Emerging Industries

圆桌讨论：数字化转型与新兴产业中的知识产权挑战应对

This panel discussion will examine intellectual property protection in AI-driven innovation and emerging industries, exploring how businesses can balance technology development, data utilisation and IP rights. Industry experts will also share perspectives on future trends in IP management and regulatory development.

本场圆桌讨论将围绕人工智能驱动创新及新兴产业中的知识产权保护展开，探讨企业如何在技术发展、数据利用与知识产权保护之间取得平衡，并分享未来知识产权管理及监管发展的趋势与实践经验。