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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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CREATED:20250911T154031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T190514Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks\, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (49th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-the-law-of-trademarks-industrial-designs-and-geographical-indications-49th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T104850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T104850Z
UID:10000041-1774256400-1774717200@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Sixth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/sixth-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250911T153818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T183804Z
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SUMMARY:lntergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources\, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore\, IGC (52nd session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/lntergovernmental-committee-on-intellectual-property-and-genetic-resources-traditional-knowledge-and-folklore-52nd-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Traditional Knowledge, IGC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
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CREATED:20260310T115446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T115446Z
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SUMMARY:Just AI in Africa
DESCRIPTION:The rapid growth of AI technology around the world holds the potential to improve research and innovation\, but also the risk of aggravating inequality in access to information and economic opportunities. A key problem is that most of the small number of critical “foundation” and “frontier” models upon which AI applications are built are created and controlled by an even smaller number of multinational commercial technology firms. These models are rarely transparent\, often culturally and linguistically biased\, and have immense market power. One response to the promise and challenges\, especially in the Global South and the so-called “middle powers\,” is the promotion of “Public AI” — referring to government led and/or publiAt the Centre on Knowledge Governance\, in consultation with other key players\, we are developing a somewhat broader conception of “Just AI” that blends the desires for public accountability in Public AI with human rights concerns\, including the moral and material interests of creators\, the stewardship of traditional knowledge by communities and the developmental priorities of the Global South. The purpose of this series of roundtable discussions followed by a drafting retreat in the Cradle of Humankind is to produce a “zero draft” statement of experts on principles of Just AI for Africa.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/just-ai-in-africa/
LOCATION:University of Pretoria\, University of Pretoria\, Pretoria\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250911T153701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175119Z
UID:10000012-1771891200-1772150399@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:IPC Union - Committee of Experts (57th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/ipc-union-committee-of-experts-57th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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CREATED:20250911T141007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175134Z
UID:10000011-1771200000-1771631999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Committee for Technical Cooperation (33rd session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-committee-for-technical-cooperation-33rd-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
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CREATED:20250911T191346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191459Z
UID:10000027-1771200000-1771286399@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:* Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group (18th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-working-group-18th-session-2/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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CREATED:20250911T140444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175234Z
UID:10000010-1771200000-1771631999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group (19th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/patent-cooperation-treaty-pct-working-group-18th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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CREATED:20250911T140329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T103627Z
UID:10000009-1770854400-1771027199@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Extraordinary Session of the Coordination Committee to nominate candidate for appointment to the post of Director General of WIPO
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/extraordinary-session-of-the-coordination-committee-to-nominate-candidate-for-appointment-to-the-post-of-director-general/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T104628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T104628Z
UID:10000040-1770627600-1771088400@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/fifth-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
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CREATED:20250911T140048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T190433Z
UID:10000008-1770076800-1770335999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Working Group on the Development of the Lisbon System (Appellations of Origin) (7th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/working-group-on-the-development-of-the-lisbon-system-appellations-of-origin-71h-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Trademarks, GIs, AOs, Design
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T105549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T105549Z
UID:10000043-1770022800-1770483600@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:World Health Organization Executive Board: 158th Session
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Board advises the World Health Assembly in May.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/world-health-organization-executive-board-158th-session/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,Executive Board
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251222T104055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T104108Z
UID:10000050-1768982400-1769101200@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:African Group Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of African Group delegates\, hosted by the Centre on Knowledge Governance with the South Centre \nTo contact the Centre on Knowledge Governance to enquire about this listing or our working in general\, please visit: https://knowledgegov.org/contact-us/
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/african-group-retreat/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260113T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251222T103638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T103736Z
UID:10000049-1768307400-1768314600@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Public AI and Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:How can Europe develop public AI systems that also ensure competition and sovereignty? \nJoin us on 13 January 2026\, from 12:30 to 14:30\, at the European Parliament MEP Salon in Brussels for an lunch event on Public AI and digital sovereignty. The event is co-hosted by MEP Michał Kobosko (Renew) and MEP Sergey Lagodinsky (Greens) with Bertelsmann Stiftung\, Open Future\, Mozilla Foundation\, and Democratic Tech Alliance. \nAs Europe struggles with its dependency on American and Chinese AI models\, our research offers an alternative vision: public AI is a vision of developing European\, open source AI models that can spur innovation\, support the public interest\, and generate economic value. The event will discuss how public AI models and applications can be developed in the European Union\, as a core component of the AI Continent Action Plan. \nPublic AI systems make AI capabilities openly accessible\, serve the public interest\, and operate under public control or ownership. These systems are essential for achieving European technological sovereignty\, spurring European R&D\, and generating market value as solutions that can be deployed by European businesses. \nDuring the event\, we will present examples of open source AI development and public AI solutions. We will present recommendations on how the European AI Continent Action Plan can support public AI in Europe\, and discuss what more needs to be done. \nWe will also present our new policy brief—produced with Bertelsmann Stiftung—exploring pathways for developing public and sovereign AI solutions in Europe. \nSpeakers include:\n\nMEP Michał Kobosko\nMEP Sergey Lagodinsky\nGrażyna Piesiewicz\, Head of Unit for High Performance Computing and Applications\, DG CONNECT\nNicolas Flores-Herr\, Team Lead Foundation Models & Gen AI Systems\, Fraunhofer Institute\nIvan Yamshchikov\, Chief Product Officer\, Pleias\nAntoine Isaac\, Europeana\nMaximilian Gahntz\, AI Policy Lead\, Mozilla\nSebastiano Toffaletti\, Secretary General\, Digital SME Alliance\nRaegan MacDonald\, Director of Policy Leadership\, AspirationTech\nAlek Tarkowski\, Director of Strategy\, Open Future\nFelix Sieker\, Digitalization and Public Welfare Project Manager\, Bertelsmann Stiftung
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/public-ai-and-europes-digital-sovereignty/
LOCATION:European Parliament MEP Salon\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, B-1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:* All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T110212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T110212Z
UID:10000044-1765962000-1766163600@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine is titled “Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being.”
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/second-who-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine/
LOCATION:New Delhi\, India\, India
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251111T110253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T081427Z
UID:10000045-1764784800-1764797400@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Centre on Knowledge Governance Launch & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Why are we the Centre on “Knowledge Governance”?  Is the present system of Intellectual Property working to meet people’s needs\, or do we need new approaches to governing knowledge that go beyond the present limits of IP?  Join our book launch\, panel discussion to reflect on these questions with some of the finest minds\, and celebrate the launch of the Centre with us!  Doors open at 6pm for light refreshments.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n6.30pm:  Book Launch: “The Journey to the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (Policy\, Process and People) ” by Wend Wendland\n Wend Wendland\nformer Director of the Traditional Knowledge Division at WIPO and\nformer Secretary of the Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) at WIPO \n  \n\nH.E. Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota\nPermanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO \n \n\n\n\nfollowed by  \n\n\n\n\n7.10pm:  Panel Discussion: Can IP respond to people’s needs in the 21st Century?\nRuth L. Okediji\nJeremiah Smith\, Jr.\, Professor of Law\, Harvard Law School\nCo-Director\, Berkman Klein Center and Faculty Director\, Center for the Study of African Societies and Economies (CSASE) \n  \n\nEllen ‘t Hoen\nDirector\, Medicines Law & Policy \n  \n\nSean Flynn\nDirector of the Geneva Centre on Knowledge Governance \n  \n\nModerated by Ben Cashdan\nSouth African TV Producer\, Former economic advisor to President Nelson Mandela\n\n\n\nfollowed by  \n\n\n\n\n8.00pm:  Reception: Finger food and drinks\nJoin us to celebrate the Geneva Knowledge Centre’s launch with a Swiss apéro and a chance to learn about the Centre’s agenda and priorities for 2026.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/centre-launch-panel-and-book-launch/
LOCATION:Geneva Graduate Institute\, Chem. Eugène-Rigot 2\, 1202 Genève\, Switzerland\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre on Knowledge Governance":MAILTO:info@knowledgegov.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T104447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T104447Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/fourth-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250722T125614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182633Z
UID:10000005-1764547200-1764979199@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights\, SCCR (47th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-copyright-and-related-rights-sccr/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Copyright, SCCR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251125T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251117T134217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T133804Z
UID:10000047-1764086400-1764091800@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Online Briefing on WIPO SCCR 47
DESCRIPTION:Preview and analysis of issues on the agenda of the 47th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights of the World Intellectual Property Organization \nYou are cordially invited to a briefing of research and analysis related to the agenda of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 47th Meeting of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights sponsored by the Centre on Knowledge Governance and including members of the Access to Knowledge Coalition of research\, education and cultural heritage organizations. \nAGENDA \nFor each agenda item\, experts will summarize the current state of play and new documents being considered followed by brief presentations of new products of research and analysis and comments by experts and stakeholders. \n\nLIMITATIONS & EXCEPTIONS\nTREATY ON THE PROTECTION OF BROADCAST ORGANIZATIONS\nOTHER MATTERS\, INCLUDING COPYRIGHT IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT\n\nResearch and analysis products will be distributed to all registered participants and posted at https://knowledgegov.org/focus-area/wipo-negotiations/  \nParticipating experts will include: \n\nSean Flynn\, Director\, Centre on Knowledge Governance (CKG)\nBen Cashdan\, Communications Director\, CKG\nLuca Schirru\, Research Director\, CKG \nSusan Strba\, Counsel and Senior Research Fellow\, CKG \nAndres Isquierdo\, Counsel\, CKG\nJonathan Band\, Director\, Library Copyright Alliance\nJames Love\, Director\, Knowledge Ecology International\nLuis Villarroel\, Executive Director\, Innovarte\nNirmalya Syam\, Senior Programme Officer of the Health\, Intellectual Property and Biodiversity (HIPB) Programme of the South Centre\n\nOther experts TBA
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/online-briefing-on-wipo-sccr-47/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre on Knowledge Governance":MAILTO:info@knowledgegov.org
LOCATION:https://knowledgegov.org/event/online-briefing-on-wipo-sccr-47/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250722T125458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T183338Z
UID:10000004-1763337600-1763769599@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Committee on Development and Intellectual Property\, CDIP (35th Session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/committee-on-development-and-intellectual-property-cdip-thirty-fifth-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Development, CDIP
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250911T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T185135Z
UID:10000021-1762732800-1763164799@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Committee on WIPO Standards (13th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/committee-on-wipo-standards-13th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T104312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T104312Z
UID:10000038-1762160400-1762534800@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/third-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250911T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T164644Z
UID:10000026-1762128000-1762559999@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (37th session)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/standing-committee-on-the-law-of-patents-37th-session/
LOCATION:WIPO\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Patents, PCT, IPC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T103157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T103950Z
UID:10000035-1759741200-1759770000@knowledgegov.org
SUMMARY:Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement: Informal meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement-informal-meetings/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T080000
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SUMMARY:Wend Wendland\, "Beyond Adoption": 14th Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:14th Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivered by Professor Wend Wendland\n\n\n  \nBeyond Adoption: Why it Matters and What’s Next for the New WIPO Treaty on IP\, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge \n  \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 25\, 2025 | 6:00pm ET | In-Person and Online | NT01 Registration Requested\n\nAbout the Lecture:\nIn his lecture\, Professor Wendland will address the significance and broader implications of the new Treaty for IP policymaking and knowledge governance\, including the future of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions protection\, in light of the limited number of ratifications to date and emerging resistance to the Treaty from some countries. \nProfessor Wend Wendland\nProfessor Wend Wendland is a distinguished intellectual property expert with over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. He served as Director of the Traditional Knowledge Division at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\, reporting to the Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector leadership. In this role\, he also held the position of Secretary of WIPO’s Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) on Intellectual Property\, Genetic Resources\, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore\, playing a pivotal role in norm-setting and capacity-building at the intersection of IP\, biodiversity\, traditional knowledge and cultural expressions \nProfessor Wendland was instrumental in facilitating the adoption of the landmark WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property\, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge in May 2024\, reflecting his dedication to equitable and inclusive governance in IP. Since January 2018\, Wendland has held the position of Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town\, South Africa\, where he teaches in the Department of Commercial Law\, engaging with emerging debates at the nexus of IP\, human rights and sustainable development. \nPrior to joining WIPO in 2008\, he practiced law as a partner at Webber Wentzel—one of South Africa’s leading law firms—from 1987 to 1997. Based in Geneva during his tenure at WIPO\, Wendland continues to contribute to scholarly publications\, negotiations\, and policy discourse\, drawing on his expertise in global governance\, IP strategy\, and rights-based approaches to traditional knowledge stewardship. \nAbout the Series:\nPIJIP’s Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property Law is named in recognition of the continuing contributions of Professor Peter A. Jaszi to the study of intellectual property at WCL\, in the world at large\, and in particular for his lasting contributions to the elevation of the public interest in intellectual property discourse. \nThe Peter A. Jaszi Distinguished Lecture on Intellectual Property is supported by tax-deductible contributions to the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. \n\n\n  \nhttps://www.american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/pijip/events/14th-peter-a-jaszi-distinguished-lecture-on-intellectual-property.cfm
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/wend-wendland-beyond-adoption-14th-peter-a-jaszi-distinguished-lecture-on-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:AU Washington College of Law\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T104043Z
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SUMMARY:Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/second-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20251006T103942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T104048Z
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SUMMARY:First meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
DESCRIPTION:The Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement is tasked with establishing an instrument for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing as an annex to the Pandemic Agreement.
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/first-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WHO meetings,IGWG on Pandemic Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS),Pandemic Agreement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250722T125343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T205500Z
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SUMMARY:Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO (66th Series)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/assemblies-of-the-member-states-of-wipo-sixty-sixth-series-of-meetings/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* All WIPO Meetings,Assemblies
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250722T124443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175425Z
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SUMMARY:User Rights Symposium
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URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/user-rights-symposium/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260409T233926
CREATED:20250721T091416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175432Z
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SUMMARY:Copyright and the Public Interest: Africa & The Global South Conference
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URL:https://knowledgegov.org/event/copyright-and-the-public-interest-africa-the-global-south-conference/
CATEGORIES:* All Events,* Geneva Centre & Partners
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