UNU Tokyo: The Future of Innovation and Creativity in a Transforming World

A conversation with Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Date
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Reception will follow

Venue
United Nations University, Tokyo [MAP]

The United Nations University cordially invites you to attend “The Future of Innovation and Creativity in a Transforming World”, with Daren Tang.

The innovation landscape is evolving rapidly. Breakthrough technologies are reshaping industries, the lines between the digital and physical worlds are blurring, and economic value is shifting from tangible to intangible assets. Against this backdrop, more and more economies are turning to innovation and creativity to develop and grow, with intellectual property at the centre.

Daren Tang will join UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala for a discussion on the place of innovation and creativity in a transforming world. How have recent technological advancements changed the nature of innovation? What is the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation and creativity? And how do we strengthen the international framework for governing intellectual property?

Please note that this event will be in English only; Japanese interpretation will not be provided. Advance registration (by 12 February) is required.

Please be prepared to present identification at check-in.

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