Dr. Matteo Sabattini, an executive advisor and strategic consultant, is a thought leader in the IP space. He has years of expertise in technology licensing and IP strategy, and his background blends business, policy and technical skills. He has published extensively and regularly speaks at industry events on IP matters. He holds an MBA from the George Washington University (GWU), a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and a Laurea Magistrale magna cum laude also in electrical engineering from the University of Bologna.

Dr. Sabattini currently serves as Executive Advisor, Government Affairs at Sisvel, Europe’s largest and longest-established patent pool operator. In this role, he leads the company’s policy and advocacy initiatives. His work focuses on helping policymakers in Europe, the U.S., and Asia understand how Sisvel’s efficient, market-driven licensing solutions benefit consumers and power innovation, as well as the firm’s views on patent-related policy initiatives.

Dr. Sabattini recently served as President and Chief Licensing Officer of Convida, a joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and InterDigital and a pioneer in research and innovation for IoT and cloud services. Dr. Sabattini also held positions at Ericsson, the Sisvel Group, InterDigital and other leading organizations in the IP industry. He also held several teaching and research positions in wireless and mobile communications at UCSD and at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).

Dr. Sabattini is a member of the board of the Licensing Executive Society International (LESI). He is an IEEE senior member, a Beta Gamma Sigma lifetime member, as well as a member of the MIT Enterprise Forum. He is active in the community and has served on several boards of non-profit organizations. He is an avid skier and a mediocre surfer.