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.”
Join Us As We Mark Our 50th Anniversary.
Fostering innovation, creativity, for a sustainable future for Africa.
Innovation
Creativity
Sustainability
50 Years On: The ARIPO 50 Year Journey
Next events
As part of the anniversary celebrations, ARIPO will convene a series of four high-level symposia throughout 2026, each dedicated to a critical pillar of the IP ecosystem.
ARIPO Brand Guide
The goal of this Brand Guide is to establish a clear, consistent, and unique brand identity for ARIPO. The brand identity builds on ARIPO’s brand by combining the most recognized element – our name, with new messages and elements.
Understanding the Brand
ARIPO Brand Guide
- View Brand Manual
ARIPO@50 Logo
Check our partners
ARIPO invites committed partners to collaborate with us to make this event a resounding success. As a partner, your organisation will have the opportunity to engage with a range of stakeholders at an international platform.
