WIPO’s First Global Research Experts Meeting on Improving Gender and Diversity in Intellectual Property and Innovation

On November 25 and 26, WIPO will host its first Global Research Experts Meeting on Improving Gender and Diversity in Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation, a forum where academics, researchers, and policy experts from all over the world will discuss emerging issues related to diversity and inclusion in innovation. The event will offer insights into new research, data, and policy solutions aimed at building a more inclusive global IP landscape. 

The meeting is an important initiative under WIPO’s IP and Gender Action Plan (IPGAP), which includes the organization’s commitment to identifying the scope and nature of the gender gap in innovation and intellectual property through data collection, analysis and research. The meeting will explore the critical role that diversity plays in driving innovation and the underlying factors that contribute to gender gaps in the field. Key topics on the agenda include new methodologies and indicators to measure women’s participation in innovation, academic research, and the creative industries; the impact of diversity on innovation and teams; and the importance of data in designing evidence-based policies to close gender gaps.  

This meeting is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering effort to reshape the ecosystem. If you would like to join the discussions, you can register at the link below and find further details about the event. 

This event is jointly organized by the Innovation Economy Section and the IP and Gender program. If you want to know more about WIPO’s work and commitment to gender equality, you can visit WIPO’s Innovation Gender Gap page and our Intellectual Property, Gender, and Diversity page.