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Join the WIPO – ITC ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024 Side Event

April 4, 2024

Innovate and Lead: Skills for Youth to Drive a Sustainable Future

Join us at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City or online for discussions and artistic performances around the themes of innovation, youth leadership, and sustainable development.

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When and Where?

Date: April 17, 2024

Time: 13:15 - 14:30 (CST)

Venue: United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 8, New York City, USA

Can't make it in person? No problem – virtual participation is possible through a link that will be shared with all registrants.

Why You Should Get Involved?

The event offers an enabling space for interaction between youth and high-level policy and decision makers, primarily Youth Ministers, with the aim of breaking traditional barriers to dialogue and collaboration.

By providing youth with direct access to policymakers and leaders from WIPO and ITC in the fields of intellectual property (IP) and trade, it endeavors to give them a "seat at the table", amplifying their voices, ensuring their ideas and insights are heard, considered, and factored in decision making.

This session intends to challenge young participants to think critically about how skills in IP and trade can be leveraged as instruments for positive change, fostering meaningful youth engagement and bridging the gap with decision makers in support of intergenerational equity.

By empowering youth to take active roles in driving the agenda for sustainable development and providing them with direct access to policymakers, we not only ensure present prosperity but also cultivate a future where opportunities for leadership in the innovation ecosystem extend across generations.

Here's what you can expect…

  • Meaningful conversations on how youth can drive positive change through innovation and leadership.
  • Showcases of youth-led ventures making an impact in communities globally.
  • Opportunities to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices with peers and leaders in various fields.
  • A platform for forging partnerships with government, the United Nations, civil society, and the private sector to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Distinguished Speakers:

  • E Ambassador Paula Narvaez Ojeda, Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations in New York
  • E. Ambassador Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, New York
  • Daren Tang, Director General, WIPO
  • E Mr. Mohamed Orman Bangura, Minister of Youth Affairs, Sierra Leone
  • E Ms. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Nigeria
  • Miles Hodges, Poet and Producer, New York, USA
  • Karen Jane Saltan, EdukSine, CEO, Philippines

Artistic Performances

We're excited to feature artistic performances by Poet and Producer Miles Hodges, adding both depth and fun to our event.

In addition, throughout the session an event illustration will visually depict the discussions, adding an engaging dimension to our dialogue.

Who should attend?

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a changemaker, or simply passionate about creating a better world, this event is for you.

Join the Conversation!

If you're attending or interested in the event, be sure to use the hashtag #InnovationGeneration when posting on social media. Let's amplify our impact and inspire others to join the movement!

Secure Your Spot!

Register now to secure your spot. Participants who opt for virtual attendance will receive a link to the event prior to its commencement. For additional details, please reach out to youth@wipo.int.

Register now!

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