ASSOCIATED EVENTS


Launch of the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) Science & Technology Cluster Ranking

Date:
27 August 2024, 15:00 to 17:00 (SGT)

Venue:
Begonia 3101-2, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 3

Hosted by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

*This event is complimentary.

Synopsis

The yearly WIPO’s Global Innovation Index ranks the global top-100 Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters to pinpoint the metropolitan areas that show the most vibrant scientific and inventive activity around the world. For the first time, an event is specifically dedicated to unveiling the 2024 S&T cluster ranking. The programme will also include high-level statements from top performing clusters and an expert panel on what makes innovation thrives in cities.

27 August 2024 | Tuesday
3.00 – 3.30pm

Registration

3.30 – 3.35pm

Opening Remarks

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Mr Daren Tang
Director General
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

3.35 – 3.45pm

High-level Statements

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Ms Sanae Takaichi
Minister in charge of Economic Security
Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy
Minister of State for Intellectual Property Strategy
Japan

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Mr Edwin Tong SC
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister of Law
Singapore

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Mr Yin Yong
Mayor
People’s Government of Beijing Municipalilty
China

3.45 – 4.00pm

Presentation of GII Top 100 Science & Technology Clusters

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Dr Carsten Fink
Chief Economist
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

4.00 – 5.00pm

Panel Discussion - What Makes Innovation Thrive in Cities?

Moderator

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Mr Daren Tang
Director General
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Speakers

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Ms Emily Tan
Country Director & Chief Executive
Thales Singapore

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Ms Guan Dian
Co-founder and Asia-Pacific General Manager
Patsnap

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Mr Purushothama Shenoy
Chief Technology Officer
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Technology

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Ms Wendi Backler
Partner and Director
Boston Consulting Group

5.00pm

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