New York, NY (November 10, 2026) – Valuation Research Corporation (VRC), a leading global provider of independent valuation support and advisory services, today announced that it is sponsoring the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) 2026 Annual General Meeting & Advisory Forum. Co-CEO PJ Patel will participate in two sessions on Tuesday, November 17 in Cologne, Germany.

Patel will moderate a fireside chat, “The Engines of Growth: Evolution of IP Valuation.” The session, which will run from 11:35–12:05pm CET, will cover the role of IP valuation in unlocking finance and driving global growth across knowledge economies.

Patel will then participate as a panelist during the session, “AI and Practical Guidance Around the Globe,” which will run from 1:50-2:35pm CET.

The IVSC conference brings together valuation leaders, regulators, standard-setters and member organizations from around the world for a three-day program focused on the governance of global standards and exchanging perspectives to shape the future of the industry.

About VRC

Valuation Research Corporation is a full-service valuations partner and strategic consultant to private market investment funds, financial sponsors and their portfolio companies, and acquisitive global public and private companies. As one of the largest and best-resourced firms focused exclusively on valuation, VRC’s network of nearly 1,500 valuation professionals, which includes VRC’s 300+ U.S.-based colleagues, has provided objective, supportable conclusions of value to domestic and international clients since 1975. VRC has locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, Princeton, San Francisco, and Tampa; as well as international member firms operating as VRG in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom.

More information about the conference, which takes place Nov. 16-18, can be found here.