WIPO China: The first Global Forum on IP and AI will be held on November 9 and 10, 2026

Global Forum on IP and AI

From the printing press to the industrial revolution to the rise of the internet, technological change has driven the development and evolution of the IP system. But AI presents opportunities and challenges unlike those that came before.

The AI systems reshaping human creativity and innovation were built not simply on raw materials, but on human output: vast quantities of text, images, music, code and more, much of it the work of identifiable people with rights in what they created. In its capacity to generate outputs indistinguishable from those of human creators, and to build on human knowledge at a scale no individual could match, AI raises deep questions about existing IP frameworks, including the very nature of invention and creativity.

Building on the strong foundation of 12 sessions of the WIPO Conversation on IP and Frontier Technologies, the Global Forum on IP and AI responds to growing demand for more focused, comprehensive, and cross-cutting engagement by Member States on the impact of AI on the IP ecosystem. It will provide a dedicated annual platform for Member States to share information, update one another, exchange ideas and look for areas of common interest.

Join high-ranking WIPO Member State officials, industry leaders and other global experts

Collaborate with fellow member state experts and leaders to shape the future

Engage with AI's cross-cutting impact on IP including patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, etc. - highlighting connections and implications that single-issue discussions may not address adequately.

Contribute direct experience and lessons learned

Track and assess developments as they emerge across jurisdictions: legislative and regulatory change, judicial decisions, evolving licensing models and market-driven responses.

Share national and regional perspectives 

Share national and regional perspectives and experiences in an open, inclusive and neutral space, contributing directly to the shaping of international understanding on some of the most pressing questions in IP today.

Explore WIPO's work and new tools designed to support member states

Connect high-level policy discussions with the full breadth of WIPO's expertise and ongoing work at the intersection of AI, innovation and creativity, including AI-powered tools that are transforming how IP rights are administered and accessed globally.

Get involved

The two-day program will provide structured, up-to-date insights on key and recurring topics, including global regulatory and legislative developments, relevant case law, and core questions such as inventorship and authorship, as well as issues relating to AI inputs and outputs. It will provide a stable framework for engaging with these standing topics with the flexibility to respond to new and emerging developments in a timely manner.

The Global Forum on IP and AI will feature a mix of informative presentations and high-level panel discussions while offering a global perspective. It will allow Member States and other stakeholders to share experiences, exchange views and present updates, fostering an open, inclusive and forward-looking dialogue to shape the future of AI and IP.