Overview
The central theme of “Blockchain for IP: Protecting and Scaling Innovation” is to explore how blockchain technology is transforming intellectual property (IP) protection, management, and commercialization. The event highlights the role of blockchain in enabling trust, transparency, and security in the innovation ecosystem, particularly across media technology, digital transformation, startups, and investment environments.
Insights to Be Gained
Blockchain’s Role in IP Protection
Learn how blockchain can secure digital and physical IP assets through immutability and decentralized storage.
Understand use cases such as IP verification, timestamping, anti-piracy, licensing enforcement, and proof of ownership.
Commercialization and Value Creation
Discover how blockchain can unlock new monetization models, licensing frameworks, and global IP exchange.
Insights into leveraging blockchain platforms for trust-based collaborations and partnerships.
Industry 5.0 & Digital Innovation
Explore how blockchain integrates with AI and automation to support human-centric and transparent innovation systems.
Identify emerging trends in IP tech and legal-tech, and their impact on creative and technology-driven industries.
Legal and Regulatory Perspectives
Understand legal frameworks, compliance considerations, and dispute resolution mechanisms when deploying blockchain for IP.
Gain insights from legal experts on global challenges and opportunities.
Practical Implementation
Case studies from industry leaders demonstrating real-world blockchain applications for IP.
Learn actionable strategies on adopting blockchain for startups, enterprises, investors, and creative professionals.
Networking & Collaboration
Connect with innovators, legal experts, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Form partnerships and explore opportunities within the blockchain and IP ecosystem.
Key Takeaway
Attendees will leave with a strong understanding of how blockchain is reshaping intellectual property protection, commercialization, and governance. They will gain actionable frameworks, awareness of legal implications, and connections within the IP-tech community to support future collaborations and business growth.
Blockchain for IP: Protecting and Scaling Innovation is a knowledge-driven networking event that brings together industry leaders, legal experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers to explore emerging blockchain solutions for safeguarding IP and creating scalable business models. The event highlights best practices, future trends, and strategic insights within the Industry 5.0 innovation landscape.
Purpose
The event aims to empower innovators, startups, legal professionals, and technology leaders with the tools and knowledge required to:
Secure and manage intellectual property using blockchain
Understand market, legal, and technical implications of decentralized IP frameworks
Collaborate across sectors to accelerate innovation and commercialization
Key Themes
Blockchain for IP Security and Verification
Media-Tech & Digital Asset Protection
Legal Frameworks & Regulatory Compliance
Industry 5.0 & Digital Transformation
Commercialization & Licensing with Blockchain Tools
Agenda Highlights
Welcome Address — SGInnovate Speaker
Opening Address — River Venture Studio Speaker: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder & CEO, River Venture Studio
Keynote Address Speaker: Mr. G. K. Tirunavukarasu, CEO & Founder, Fipchain
Panel 1 — Blockchain: A New Way to Protect IP
Moderator: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder & CEO, River Venture Studio
Panelists:
Mr. Paul Bradley, CEO, Caprica International
Ms. Lynette Lee, CEO, Sirius Impact Venture Pte Ltd
Mr. Eugene Peh, Associate Director, AsiaWorld Capital Partners Pte Ltd
Mr. Vijay Dingari, Co-Founder, Fipchain
Mr. Douglas Peris, Founding Member, Founders Bridge
Panel 2 — IP in MediaTech: Why It Matters
Moderator: Ms. Leslie Sarma, Co-Founder, Collaborative Working Solutions
Panelists:
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder & CEO, River Venture Studio
Mr. G. K. Tirunavukarasu, CEO & Founder, Fipchain
Ms. Chia-Peck, Senior Correspondent, The Business Times
Ms. Kavitha Jaubin, Senior Vice President – Content & Strategy, Aha
Networking Session
A chance to connect with speakers, panelists, and like-minded professionals to exchange ideas and build meaningful collaborations.
Takeaways
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain is transforming intellectual property protection, commercialization, and legal compliance, along with practical strategies for implementing decentralized IP solutions across industries. They will walk away with clarity on emerging Industry 5.0 trends, actionable insights from real-world case studies, and a stronger grasp of how blockchain can secure, validate, and scale innovative assets. Additionally, participants will leave with valuable connections across the legal, MediaTech, and innovation ecosystems — enabling future collaboration and business growth.
Schedule
Date: 03 Dec 2025, Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
Speakers
Speaker's Profile:
Mr. Vijay Dingari, Co-Founder, Fipchain Technology / ProducerBazaar
Vijay Dingari is the Co-Founder of Fipchain Technology and ProducerBazaar, where he integrates his experience in IT and media to advance IP-driven innovation for the entertainment ecosystem. A former technology professional in the HCM domain, Vijay combines deep industry insight with a passion for enabling sustainable, modern value chains for producers and creators. His work centres on supporting content entrepreneurs, strengthening IP monetisation pathways, and building accessible media-tech solutions for the next generation of storytellers.
Speaker's Profile:
Mr. Paul William Bradley, Chairman & CEO, Caprica International
Paul William Bradley is the Chairman and CEO of Caprica International and a globally recognised leader in supply chain strategy, logistics, and business transformation. With over two decades of multinational experience, he has founded multiple ventures, led IPOs, and guided organisations across Asia, North America, and Europe. He serves on several advisory boards, mentors business leaders, and collaborates with academic institutions worldwide. Paul has been recognised for his contributions to global supply chain excellence and continues to champion innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.
Moderator's Profile:
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder and CEO, River Venture Studio
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, recognized as one of MIT’s 35 Innovators Under 35, Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Tech, and an NUS Outstanding Young Alumni, is the Founder and CEO of River Venture Studio, the world’s first Industry 5.0 accelerator and startup studio supported by Enterprise Singapore. She drives innovation in robotics, automation, and digital transformation with a focus on sustainability and human-centric solutions. A medtech pioneer, Dr. Viveka’s groundbreaking research on wireless sensing (WiSe) sutures, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, has redefined FemTech solutions. She brings expertise across R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercialization pathways, setting new standards in medtech innovation. As the founder of The Edify Project, a venture-building platform, she supports startups in scaling across APAC. Dr. Viveka also serves on the board of the Singapore South Asia Chamber of Commerce and Industries, fostering cross-industry collaboration and innovation.
Moderator's Profile:
Mr. G K Tirunavukarasu, Founder & CEO, Fipchain
GK Tirunavukarasu is the Founder and CEO of Fipchain, a Web3 technology company transforming the global exchange and management of intellectual property rights. He brings a unique background that spans technology, media, and entrepreneurship, driving innovation at the intersection of creative industries and blockchain. GK’s work focuses on building transparent, creator-centric ecosystems by redefining how IP is monetized, protected, and distributed. His vision is to empower creators globally while reshaping the future of digital rights through decentralised frameworks.
Speaker's Profile:
Mr. Douglas Peris, Founding Partner, Founders Bridge
Douglas Peris is the Managing Partner at Founders Bridge and a seasoned strategic advisor who has mentored more than 400 founders across 40+ countries through leading accelerator and innovation programmes. At Founders Bridge, he focuses on helping early-stage and growth-stage companies strengthen their commercial strategy, customer development, product-market fit, and international expansion capabilities. With extensive experience across fintech, biotech, climate innovation, social enterprises, and deep-tech ventures, Douglas brings a global, hands-on perspective to venture-building. He is committed to supporting impact-driven founders, guiding them through business modelling, funding pathways, operational scaling, and sustainable value creation. His work combines rigorous strategic insight with a passion for nurturing high-potential entrepreneurial talent worldwide.
Speaker's Profile:
Ms. Chia-peck, Senior Correspondent, The Business Times
Ms Chia-Peck W. is a distinguished business leader known for her ability to bridge strategy, innovation, and community-centric development across diverse industries. With extensive regional experience, she has led initiatives that bring together public and private sector stakeholders to advance sustainable growth, digital transformation, and future-ready talent development.
Speaker's Profile:
Ms. Eugene Peh, Vice President, Asia World Partners
Eugene Peh is Vice President at Asia World Partners, where he focuses on investments across infrastructure, industrial, and transportation sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. He brings strong experience from prior roles in investment banking, covering mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets transactions across Southeast Asia. Eugene is recognised for his financial acumen, strategic evaluation capabilities, and deep understanding of private capital markets. With a solid academic foundation in accountancy and finance, he supports institutional clients and partners in identifying and executing high-growth, long-term investment opportunities.
Speaker's Profile:
Ms. Lynette Lee, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sirius Impact Venture
Lynette Lee is the CEO of Sirius Impact Venture, where she leads the firm’s mission of driving sustainable, socially responsible, and innovation-led venture creation. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Lynette has founded, scaled, and exited multiple companies, giving her deep insight into the realities of building and growing impactful businesses. She is also an active mentor within Singapore’s startup ecosystem, supporting founders across fintech, sustainability, and impact-driven ventures. Lynette is known for her structured approach to venture-building, her commitment to ethical leadership, and her ability to help early-stage teams translate bold ideas into scalable, meaningful outcomes.
Speaker's Profile:
Ms. Leslie Sarma, Co-Founder, Collaborative Working Solutions
Leslie Sarma is a seasoned global business leader and ecosystem builder, recognised for her work in strengthening the technology and startup landscape across the Asia-Pacific region. With a foundation as a New-York–qualified attorney and over a decade of experience in UK immigration law and cross-border advisory, she brings a rare combination of legal expertise, international business insight, and strategic foresight.
Speaker's Profile:
Ms. Kavitha Jaubin, Senior Vice President - Content & Strategy, Aha Media
Kavitha Jaubin is an accomplished media and communications leader, with deep experience in shaping narratives, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating dynamic media landscapes. With her strong grounding in strategic communications, she has successfully led initiatives that align brand messaging, social responsibility, and audience engagement, ensuring clarity, authenticity, and impact.
