Talk innovation: unlocking technology

Almost 8% of patent filings at the EPO in 2023 were for computer technology, which includes the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. But which types of AI are growing especially fast and why? What do experts mean when they say that 2024 is the year of the embodiment of AI? And could the next superantibiotic be designed by AI?

Moderator:

Jeremy Philpott, EPO Communications manager

Guests:

Wiebke Hinrichs, EPO patent examiner

André Fonseca dos Santos, EPO patent examiner

EPO's Patent Index

Female inventors have shaped the world in more ways than we might realise.

Join three women working in patents and STEM as they celebrate inspiring female inventors and discuss their experiences in their fields. Hear their advice for anyone interested in a technical career and discover why diversity is the key to unlocking powerful innovation.

Guests:

Joana Piriquito Santos, Attorney-at-law

Maryse Stoufs, EPO internal auditor

Moderator:

Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner

Is offshore wind energy the key to solving the climate crisis? A recent joint report reveals insightful findings, highlighting challenges and opportunities in this growing sector. Join study authors from the European Patent Office and International Renewable Energy Agency as they discuss this clean energy source.

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Guests:

Francisco Boshell, Head Innovation and End Use Applications, IRENA

Jaidev Dhavle, Associate Programme Officer, Innovation for the Energy Transition, IRENA

Johannes Schaaf, EPO patent intelligence expert

Moderator:

Geert Boedt, EPO patent data analyst

When dealing with disability, is gene therapy an ethical solution? Can technology encourage a more equitable world? Does society truly listen to people with a disability?

In this special edition, we’ll meet several authors seeking answers to these complex questions. We’ll hear their creations before learning about the inspiration behind each tale. "Who am I?" by Brian Routledge, "L’ Expo" by Christophe Poizat and "Mosaïque" by Paule Gilis were the winning entries in EPO’s writing competition on the theme disability and innovation. The contest was open to all staff and formed part of our celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the European Patent Convention. Brian’s story also won the 2023 essay competition organised by the Brain journal and is published there (link below).

"Who am I" by Brian Routledge on epo.org

"Who am I" by Brian Routledge in the "Brain" Journal

"The exhibition" by Christophe Poizat on epo.org

"Mosaic" by Paule Gilis on epo.org

Are you a new IT or computer science graduate looking to make a difference? Are you ready to kickstart your career in an international environment?

Hear from Young Professional Metehan about his active role in EPO initiatives such as data protection in IT. Learn more about the networking and development opportunities he's enjoyed, how he's contributing to innovation and how the programme has fostered his personal and professional growth.

Applications for 2024 are now open, for more information please visit: epo.org/pan-european-seal

Moderators:

Persida Jovanovic, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition

Penelope Piraino, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition

Guest:

Metehan Malakçi, Young Professional in IT Sourcing, Risk and Compliance

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Graduating in STEM and looking for your next career step? Looking to expand your international network?

Now's your chance to learn all you need to know about the Young Professionals Programme, first hand, from current participants.

Learn why Larisa applied to the programme, the benefits she's enjoyed most and how this hands-on experience with innovation has helped put her on the right career path.

Applications for 2024 are now open, for more information please visit: epo.org/pan-european-seal

Moderators:

Persida Jovanovic, Young Professional in Talent Acquisition

Penelope Piraino, Young Professional in Talent Aquisition

Guest:

Larisa Turtureanu, Young Professional in Patent granting process

The EPO's latest study reveals massive global advances in diagnostics and treatments, with universities and public research institutes playing a major role. Innovation against cancer is growing rapidly and the wealth of free patent information in the EPO's newest technology platform is helping scientists to make more breakthroughs.

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Access the Technologies combatting cancer platform

Guests:

Laurent Deleu, Patent examiner, European Patent Office

IIlja Rudyk, Senior economist, European Patent Office

Moderator:

Jeremy Philpott, Communications manager, European Patent Office

Peek behind the curtain and learn about what goes into successfully bringing sustainable innovations to market. EPO patent examiner Edward Cooke speaks with bioscience engineering professor Johan Martens about the solar panel he co-invented which produces clean hydrogen from sunlight and moisture. Their conversation covers topics such as hydrogen energy, the UN's sustainable development goals and how Johan's invention is designed for varied climatic conditions.

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Technology can kick green mobility into higher gear but you, as an individual, can also make a move! Learn what it takes and get on board with Ben Brown and Ciara Doyle from Going Green Media and EPO patent examiner Haider Al-Taie. Along the way you will learn about the latest trends in transportation, the challenges in the road ahead and about the important impact you can make with sustainable commuting. Let's drive into a greener future together!

Join us on an interstellar adventure to explore the out-of-this-world technology that makes space exploration possible. You probably even use space technology here on Earth without even realising it! Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz and former patent examiner Rainer Kaysan will guide you through these fascinating inventions, careers in space and the key role aerospace innovation plays for a greener planet. Buckle up and get ready to blast off in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

Interested to hear more? Here's a link to an earlier episode on technologies used in space: "Earth observation for a greener planet"