Invitation to HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER's Women in IP event, 16 April 2026, Amsterdam - Only a few places left!
Dear All,
We would like to invite you to Women in IP 2026: From idea to impact: Women redefining the narrative across the IP lifecycle, hosted by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER in collaboration with AIPLA and FIPE.
This year’s edition features an inspiring panel discussion exploring female influences across the IP landscape. IP is more than protection: it starts with bold ideas, takes shape through inventions and design, is strengthened by legal strategy, defended through enforcement, unlocked through licensing, and amplified through branding and marketing. While these stages are deeply interconnected, they are rarely discussed as a whole.
For this event, we will welcome three exciting panelists who each represent one or more stages of the IP lifecycle. They will share their experiences, the changes and challenges they have seen over the years in their respective parts of the IP cycle and the key moments in which they have “redefined the narrative” in their work, their organisations, and the wider IP ecosystem.
Details
Thursday, 16 April 2026
From 15:30 to 18:30
15:30 – 16:00 | Registration & welcome drinks
16:00 – 17:15 | Panel discussion & Q&A
17:15 – 18:30 | Networking drinks & bites
Equals*, Raamgracht 6-8, 1011 KK, Amsterdam
The event will be held in English
*Equals is a purpose-driven space dedicated to empowering women in business and innovation. As a community built on connection, collaboration and real impact, Equals perfectly reflects the idea behind the annual Women in IP event.
Registration
Interested? Please register by sending an email to women.ip@hoyngrokh.com ultimately by 27 March. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. If you register, we count on your attendance. Should you no longer be able to join, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else.
The Panel
Adele Calamo Specchia – Head of Ownership & Licensing at the Corporate Intellectual Property Department of ASML
Adele Calamo Specchia is a Senior IP Counsel at ASML, where she leads a team of IP lawyers dedicated to protecting and strengthening ASML’s global IP position. She began her career at Clifford Chance, working across Rome, Milan, and London before joining CERN in Switzerland and later the Italian Government. Twelve years ago, she moved to the Netherlands, first joining Philips and then ASML six years ago. Adele is passionate about IP because she sees it as a way to empower brilliant minds - artists, creators, scientists, and engineers - to innovate confidently
Ermi van Oers – Designer and Founder of Nova Innova
Ermi van Oers is a pioneering Dutch bio-tech designer and founder of Nova Innova. Early on she discovered her passion for Biodesign, blending nature, science and design to make light projects that create wonderment. Her visionary work has already earned her 15+ awards. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in her field, introducing new ways of designing in collaboration with and inspired by nature’s ecosystems.
Lara Molendijk – Associate Partner at New Era Consultancy
With ten years of experience, an MBA, and a Master’s in Culture, Lara Molendijk serves as the bridge between business strategy and brand experience. She believes a strong brand only truly comes to life when the internal identity and external image are perfectly aligned. Having previously worked for organizations such as Achmea, NS, and KWF, she now brings her sharp insights to Eneco. Here, Lara builds a consistent customer experience that connects people and strengthens the business.
We look forward to welcoming you on 16 April!
