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Calendar of Side-Events

Monday, May 13, 2024 10 a.m. Virtual Exhibition on Traditional Knowledge: “The Yakuanoi World”, organized by WIPO.  You can experience the exhibition
- Online in all six UN languages for the rest of 2024, or
- Onsite (Salon Apollon/AB Building) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 24, 2024 for a 360-degree immersive journey through a touch screen, and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for an enhanced experience with virtual reality glasses.
  6 p.m. Reception organized by WIPO (AB Building Lobby/Terrace).
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1 p.m. Inauguration of the Exhibition “The Power of Polish Tech”, organized by the Government of the Republic of Poland and WIPO, followed by a lunch reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace).  The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 24, 2024. Flyer PDF, title goes here
6 p.m. Inauguration of the Exhibition “Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge”, organized by the Government of Brazil and WIPO, followed by a reception (AB Building Lobby/Terrace). The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 24, 2024. Flyer PDF, title goes here
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1 p.m.

Inauguration of the Exhibition “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Landscape: Building A Sustainable Future”, organized by the Government of India and WIPO, followed by a reception with Indian delicacies (AB Building Lobby/Terrace). Flyer PDF, title goes here

  1 p.m. Panel discussion ‑ “How can International Law Promote Innovation on Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing while Recognizing the Rights of Traditional Knowledge Holders?” organized by South Centre (AB Building, Room B) (HybridRegistration for remote participants). Light lunch offered to participants. Flyer PDF, title goes here
Monday, May 20, 2024 2 p.m. Reception organized by the Government of Canada and WIPO (AB Building Lobby/Terrace).
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1 p.m. Performance and reception organized by the Government of Australia and WIPO (AB Building Lobby/Terrace).
Friday, May 24, 2024 6 p.m. Reception organized by WIPO (AB Building Lobby/Terrace).