Join Us in Celebrating Youth During the WIPO Assemblies 2024

05/07/24 07:45

Youth, the future of innovation, and intellectual property in life sciences

On the margins of the WIPO General Assembly, WIPO and IFPMA are organizing an interactive live mentorship session on the future of innovation and intellectual property in the life sciences sector.


 


What can you expect?

This interactive live mentorship session focuses on prospective advancements in innovation and intellectual property within the life sciences sector. The event brings together stakeholders from the private sector, research and academic institutions, and youth to examine the necessary skill sets for addressing both current and future global challenges.

Participants will acquire knowledge on how advanced intellectual property frameworks and strategies can facilitate and protect the entrepreneurial pursuits of aspiring innovators, while also contributing to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

This intergenerational dialogue merges innovation ideas and IP in life sciences, with a goal to inspire, educate and build passion for innovation and associated IP protection mechanisms. This cross-generational discussion drives further the goal of IP YES!, which is to spark passion! Build skills! And empower Action for innovation among youth.

To conclude the discussion, Just Richie, an artist, has composed an original music piece linked to the theme of the panel.


Event details

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Time: 13:00 – 14:30 CET

Format: Hybrid

In person venue: WIPO, AB Building, Room B, Chem. des Colombettes 34, 1202 Genève


Interested? Register to attend

You can attend this event in person or online.

Joining in person? Confirm your attendance via email. Seating is limited so reserve your place early.

Joining online? Register below.

   


Who will be there?

Opening

Edward Kwakwa
Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector, WIPO

Luca Deplano
Manager, Innovation Policy, IFPMA

Moderators

Amy Dietterich
Director, Global Challenges Division, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector, WIPO

Nadine Hakizimana
Youth Engagement Facilitator, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector, WIPO

Speakers

Syed Saader Ahmed
Founder Director and CEO, TechInvention Lifecare Pvt. Ltd.

Dr Awa Babington-Ashaye
Founder and Managing Director, Adenium Healthcare

Josefa Cortés
Founder and CEO, Palpa

James Davies
Patent Attorney and Partner, Adams & Adams

Elise Melon
Head of Public Policy & Legal Operations, UCB

Moses Ochora
Co-founder and CEO, Photokabada Limited

Arthur Queval
Founder and CEO / Chairman, Loop Medical

Brighton Samatanga
Founder and CEO, The Biotech Institute

Performing Artist

Richard Ojanga  A.K.A Just Richie
Rapper and Producer

Be inspired! Spark your passion! Be empowered for Action!