Viet Nam: Hanoi, November 25 to 28, 2025:
Ms. Trần Nguyễn Khánh An, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador from Viet Nam, participated in the Regional Training Program for Educators in ASEAN Countries on Innovation, Creativity, IP, and Entrepreneurship (INCIPE), held in Hanoi, contributing youth perspectives to educator-focused discussions. During the program, she took part in the Youth Innovation Showcase, sharing her personal journey as a young creator and highlighting how practical, early exposure to IP can empower youth to transform creative ideas into real-life and market-relevant solutions. Addressing teachers, curriculum designers, and education policymakers from across ASEAN, she emphasized the importance of linking creativity, innovation, and IP with practical application and entrepreneurship. Her contribution reinforced the value of youth voices in shaping effective, relevant, and future-ready IP education initiatives across the region.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2026/first-ever-classroom-delivery-of-wipo-s-innovation-and-ip-teaching-model-in-hanoi
United States: New York, September 20, 2024:
Chesyne Danielle Galura Pepito, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador from the Philippines, delivered a speech on youth-led solutions to the climate crisis at the Youth Action Day of the Summit of the Future, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 20, 2024. Representing WIPO, Chesyne highlighted the importance of protecting innovations developed by young people and shared the story of IMAHE, the award-winning device he co-developed with his teammates and later patented to help local communities assess microplastic pollution in water samples. His intervention highlighted how intellectual property tools empower young innovators to turn ideas into impactful solutions and contribute meaningfully to addressing global challenges. Chesyne’s engagement reflects WIPO Academy’s commitment to amplifying youth voices and promoting IP education on international platforms.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2024/wipo-ip-youth-ambassador-delivers-speech-at-un-headquarters
Online: October 7 to 16, 2024:
The WIPO Academy delivered its first Leadership Course for IP Youth Ambassadors from October 7 to 16, 2024, strengthening the capacity of selected young creators and innovators to serve as effective advocates for IP education. The training equipped IP Youth Ambassadors with leadership, communication, and advocacy skills, while deepening their understanding of how IP supports creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and peer learning, participants explored strategies for engaging youth communities, contributing to outreach activities, and representing IP education initiatives at national and international levels. The course marked a key milestone in the IP Youth Ambassador initiative, empowering young leaders to amplify youth voices and promote IP awareness with confidence and impact.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2024/first-leadership-course-for-ip-youth-ambassadors
Philippines: Manila, November 18 to 21, 2024:
Mr. Josefino Niño O. Lingan, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador from the Philippines, contributed to the first training program on IP education in ASEAN countries, held in Manila, by sharing his experience as a young innovator and IP advocate. Engaging with teachers, curriculum designers, and education policymakers from across the ASEAN region, he highlighted how youth-centered IP education can empower young people to transform creative ideas into innovative and market-relevant solutions. Drawing on his personal journey, he emphasized the importance of linking creativity, innovation, and IP with real-world application and entrepreneurship. His participation underscored the value of youth perspectives in enriching educator training and strengthening inclusive IP education initiatives across ASEAN.
To find out more: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/wipo-academy/w/news/2024/first-training-program-on-ip-education-in-asean-countries