# Event Details - **Event Name**: LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Discover how AI, tech & IP law are reshaping creativity, business, and ownership at LinkedIn Local TorontoAbout this EventLinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup: "Where AI, Tech & IP Collide: The Future of Ownership" - Wed Nov 19, 6pm-9pm✨ Ready to build real connections with real people — while diving into one of the most explosive topics in business today?Join us for LinkedIn Local Toronto, a milestone meetup exploring how AI, technology, and intellectual propertyare rewriting the rules of innovation, ownership, and creativity.Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, lawyer, or corporate leader, this is your space to network with purpose, exchange ideas, and explore how the rise of AI is reshaping every industry.? TOPIC: “Where AI, Tech & IP Collide: The Future of Ownership”AI is moving faster than regulation.Tech is evolving faster than our policies.And innovation? It’s forcing us all to rethink what it means to own an idea.At this event, we’ll bring together three expert voices to unpack:What AI means for creators, innovators, and business ownersThe new frontier of intellectual property and ownership in an AI-driven worldHow to stay ahead legally, ethically, and strategicallyCome for the insight. Stay for the connection.?️ Event Details? Wednesday, November 19, 2025? 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET? Dipchand LLP – Simpson Tower, 401 Bay St, Suite 2100, Toronto, ON M5H2Y4? $15 Early Bird | Drinks included? What to Expect✔️ Lively Networking (6:00–7:00 PM)Start the night off with a drink and great conversation. Meet fellow professionals, founders, and innovators shaping Toronto’s tech and business landscape.✔️ Expert Panel (7:00–7:30 PM)A rapid-fire 30-minute discussion featuring three thought leaders on AI, law, and innovation — moderated by Bobby Umar, 5x TEDx Speaker and CEO of the Thought Leadership Branding Club.Featuring:Liz Dipchand — Managing Partner at Dipchand LLP | IP Lawyer & Trusted Advisor to Innovators and FoundersEsha Gupta, JD — Technology & Data Governance Leader | Legal and Privacy Strategist | Passionate about Responsible AIBobby Umar — 5x TEDx Speaker | CEO, Thought Leadership Branding Club | Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker✔️ More Networking (7:30–8:00 PM)Continue the connections and dive deeper into the conversations that matter most to you.✔️ Open Mic (8:00–8:20 PM)Got a tip, ask, or pitch? Step up to the mic for 30 seconds to share your idea, question, or business.✔️ Final Networking & Wrap-Up (8:20–9:00 PM)Keep the momentum going — you never know who you’ll meet next.? Why AttendConnect with Toronto’s most active professional community on LinkedIn.Learn from experts navigating the intersection of AI, tech, and law.Discover new opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and growth.Celebrate the 30th edition of LinkedIn Local Toronto — 30 meetups, thousands of connections, countless stories.This isn’t a business card swap.It’s where relationships, ideas, and innovation collide.?️ Grab Your Ticket Now$15 early bird includes:Entry to the eventComplimentary drinkAccess to the panel, open mic, and community networkingSeats always fill up fast — secure yours early and join the conversation on AI, ownership, and the future of innovation.$20 regular tickets once early birds run out, or at the door#LinkedInLocal #LinkedInLocalTO #AI #Innovation #Tech #NetworkingTorontoABOUT THE ORGANIZERS & HOSTSToronto LinkedIn Local Meetups were first hosted and organized in 2017 by Swish Goswami, Bobby Umar and DYPB. To date we have run 29 events for over 3,000 people. Topics have included Women Breaking Barriers, Diversity in the Senior Ranks, Transitioning Your Career or Business, Resilience, Gratitude/Reflection/Planning, Side Hustles, Burnout/Life-Balance, and many more.DYPB is the only organization in the world that is dedicated to using our personal branding expertise to change the world. We achieve this through our signature training programs, high-profile events, helpful online resources and in-depth consulting. DYPB develops your employees’ individual strengths and values to serve your organizational mission and vision. The result? Leaders have more clarity and purpose. Teams are more collaborative and motivated. Organizations have greater retention, loyalty, productivity and growth. To learn more about DYPB - Discover Your Personal Brand: https://www.dypb.ca/This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or operated by LinkedIn. TY to our event space sponsor Dipchand LLP.ABOUT THE SPEAKERS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/35882670-b99b-11f0-a5ac-c5732d107508-rimg-w1110-h740-dc908e8e-gmir.jpg Bobby UmarBobby Umar is one of the most prolific heart-based leaders in North America. Inc. Magazine named him one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, named alongside such noteworthy giants as Richard Branson, Brene Brown, John Maxwell and Robin Sharma. Bobby is a 5x TEDx speaker and one of the top influencers in the world, with over 650,000 followers. He has been named the 2nd best business coach to follow on Twitter and the 4th best leadership influencer according to Kred. Bobby is an international author of two books, including an Amazon #1 best-seller, and is a Huffington Post contributor. He hosted a weekly tweetchat called “The Power of Connection” that reached over 65 million impressions weekly. To date, his social media influence has garnered over a billion impressions. Bobby was also named a “2015 Speaker to Watch” and one of the Top 7 Networking gurus to follow.A social media influencer, who champions authentic connection and heart-based leadership, Bobby has appeared on dozens of podcasts, TV & radio shows. With a background in brand marketing (Kraft & Unilever), engineering (Bombardier) and the performing arts (Second City), Bobby has led Raeallan for almost a decade and is now a recognized thought leader in Networking, Social Media and Personal Branding. He founded DYPB via the Discover Your Personal Brand conference, the largest event in North America dedicated solely to personal branding, featuring 60 experts and over 300 delegates. DYPB now runs personal branding programs, events, courses and consulting to help leaders and organizations achieve greater alignment, focus and impact in the workplace. 300,000+ people from across the world have experienced Bobby’s high-energy keynotes, interactive teambuilding activities, and engaging workshops.Bobby is also a fiercely proud and committed dad and is passionate about diversity, gender equality, entrepreneurship and youth. He has worked with thousands of professionals to become thought leaders in 2 ways – help professionals ramp up their careers or businesses with focus, clarity and mindset and help ‘lost leaders’ transition to find their authentic path of passion and purpose.FOLLOW ON: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/36096460-b99b-11f0-91c5-2b5efab58087-rimg-w740-h740-dcf9f0e6-gmir.jpg Liz DipchandElizabeth S. Dipchand is the managing partner of Dipchand LLP, a boutique Toronto law firm known for its significant practice in intellectual property law, with a strong focus on technology and innovation. Holding an LLM from Dalhousie University and dual honors degrees in biochemistry and genetics before getting her LLB from Western University, Elizabeth blends deep scientific knowledge with legal experience to guide clients in emerging tech fields such as biotech, agritech, fintech, ML/AI. She advises on complex IP strategies involving acquisition, management, and enforcement tailored to support intellectual capital driven industries.Elizabeth’s litigation and transactional experience span cutting-edge issues at the crossroads of regulatory law, patents, and technology commercialization. Her leadership in coordinating global IP portfolios for AI and tech clients enables them to protect their intellectual assets amidst evolving legal landscapes. Recognized by Chambers and Partners and World Intellectual Property Review, she also actively shapes the future of tech law through roles on boards including the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. Elizabeth is a sought-after thought leader on IP Strategy, technology, and IP law, making her an insightful voice for panels on the future of ownership where AI and tech intersect with intellectual property. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3674f770-b99b-11f0-a5ac-c5732d107508-rimg-w740-h740-dc44342e-gmir.jpg Esha GuptaEsha is the Managing Lawyer at CounselPro Law, a fractional general counsel firm serving global technology and AI companies. In this role, she oversees a broad range of legal functions, including regulatory affairs, corporate formation and restructuring, governance, litigation, ethics and compliance, contracts, employment, privacy, cybersecurity incident response, and intellectual property. Previously, Esha served as Group Counsel – Banking at Vencora, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), where she advised a global portfolio of financial services software companies across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. Her earlier experience includes practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, and serving as Counsel – Wealth at TD Bank.Esha’s professional excellence and community leadership have been widely recognized. She received Osgoode Hall Law School’s Gold Key Award as the “One-to-Watch” for her leadership, professionalism, and compassion, particularly in promoting mental health and equity for racialized lawyers, women, youth, and people with disabilities. She has also been named a TEDx Speaker, one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and among the 50 Under 50 Indo-Canadians. Beyond her legal practice, Esha is a sought-after speaker and educator, having lectured at universities and colleges across Ontario, including Osgoode Hall Law School and the Ted Rogers School of Management. She has presented at the Law Society of Ontario, Law Society of New Brunswick, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, and frequently judges national advocacy competitions. Esha is also the founder of Mindful Lawyer Canada, an organization dedicated to promoting mental well-being in the legal profession through meditation and mindfulness. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/linkedin-local-toronto-meetup-ai-tech-and-ip-law-the-future-of-ownership/100001915140529879 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, artificial-intelligence, health-wellness, open-mic, business, art, meditation, performances, literary-art, entertainment, contests, conferences, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 401 Bay St. - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.55, max: 22.9, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 401 Bay St. - **lat**: 43.6515727 - **long**: -79.3810895 - **full address**: 401 Bay St., 401 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6ca17999b987640127728bcb6c71099b49d96f60188d63c97d4427afea40ae1f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2c6589-gmir.jpg?v=1765463830 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership being held? - **A:** LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership takes place on Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 401 Bay St., 401 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership? - **A:** Ticket prices for LinkedIn Local Toronto Meetup - AI, Tech & IP Law -the Future of Ownership range from CAD 18 to CAD 23 depending on the ticket type. 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