Ideas Have Value: AIPO Takes Innovation to WOCEE 2026
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The Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) joined innovators, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders at the recently concluded World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) 2026 last August 5-8, 2026, showcasing Ateneo’s initiatives in intellectual property, innovation, and technology commercialization.
AIPO participated in the exhibition together with some of its supported startups and incubatees, including WIKA MEDIA–an inclusive accessibility tech startup–providing them with an opportunity to introduce their technologies, products, and innovative solutions to a wider audience. The exhibit also served as a platform for AIPO to engage with entrepreneurs, researchers, businesses, and potential partners interested in intellectual property protection, commercialization, and innovation support.
“Ideas Have Value”: Bringing Intellectual Property Closer to Innovators
One of the highlights of AIPO’s participation was a special talk by Dr. Proceso “Jon” Fernandez, Jr., Director of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office, entitled “Ideas Have Value.”
Through his presentation, Dr. Fernandez introduced the fundamentals of intellectual property and emphasized the importance of understanding how ideas, creative works, inventions, brands, and other innovations can be protected and transformed into valuable assets.
The session sought to make intellectual property more accessible to innovators and entrepreneurs by highlighting how IP can play an important role in protecting innovation, strengthening businesses, and creating opportunities for commercialization.
Creating More Opportunities for Ateneo Innovators
AIPO’s participation in WOCEE 2026 was made possible through its partnership with Keepital, which provided an opportunity for AIPO and its incubatees to take part in one of the country’s major exhibitions for technology and innovation.
The collaboration reflects AIPO’s continuing efforts to build connections between the university’s innovation community and industry. Through platforms such as WOCEE, Ateneo innovators gain opportunities to present their work beyond the university, engage potential partners and customers, and explore pathways toward commercialization.
AIPO extends its appreciation to Keepital for the partnership and for enabling the Office and its incubatees to participate in this year’s event.
Turn Your Ideas Into Valuable Assets
Beyond the exhibition, AIPO continues to support students, faculty members, researchers, startups, entrepreneurs, and organizations throughout the innovation journey—from developing ideas and protecting intellectual property to exploring commercialization and incubation opportunities.
Whether you are working on an invention, creative work, brand, research output, technology, or startup, AIPO offers services and programs designed to help you determine the next steps for your innovation.
Learn more about AIPO’s intellectual property, commercialization, incubation, and innovation support services by visiting the aipo.ateneo.edu
Excellent event summary! It is inspiring to see AIPO bring university‑born innovation and IP education to WOCEE 2026. Giving Ateneo‑supported startups visibility at this large‑scale expo creates such important industry‑linking opportunities. The “Ideas Have Value” message perfectly highlights why IP protection matters for early‑stage creators and entrepreneurs. Great work from the whole AIPO team and thanks to Keepital for the partnership! --recordly
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This article does a great job showing how intellectual property can help turn promising ideas into meaningful opportunities. I especially appreciated the focus on connecting innovators, research, businesses, and commercialization. I recently came across a related discussion on Databricks Managed Services, which offered an interesting perspective on innovation and creative work. AIPO’s participation at WOCEE clearly demonstrates the value of collaboration.
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