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The celebrations will feature the Africa Intellectual Property Conference, which will showcase ARIPO’s achievements, review major milestones, and outline future goals for IP in Africa. Over 500 attendees from governments, organizations, partners, the private sector, academia, and IP professionals are expected to participate.

About the ARIPO 50th Anniversary

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) will mark its 50th Anniversary in Lusaka, Zambia, on December 9, 2026, under the theme “Fostering innovation, creativity for a sustainable future for Africa.”

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AFRICA IP CONFERENCE THOUGHT LEADERS

Prof. Arthur G.O Mutambara

Executive Director, IFK (UJ), Former Deputy Prime Minister, Zimbabwe

Mr Daren Tang

Director General, WIPO

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Sandra Phillips

Memphis, TN

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Oliver Brooks

Austin, TX

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Seattle, WA

ARIPO 50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR LAUNCH

ARIPO@50

Celebrating 50 Years of African Innovation & Intellectual Property Excellence

Join us as we commemorate 50 years of progress, partnerships, and pioneering achievements that have shaped the intellectual property landscape across the continent.