May 5, 2023
Following WNO launch of the spoken word competition, shortlisted top entries will perform at this poetry slam themed "Intellectual Abundance" in the United Nations House, Abuja, Nigeria on May 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This event features a basic introduction to intellectual property for secondary schools, spoken word poetry performances around the theme of the 2023 World IP Day celebration “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”, spotlighting the roles that women play in driving innovation and creativity. The judges will return top three candidates from this competition upon conclusion of the slam. The winners of the competition and their schools will receive various WIPO capacity building prizes from WIPO Nigeria Office (WNO).
WNO invites participation of students and secondary schools within Abuja at this event.