May 5, 2025 The International Conference on Intellectual Property and Development in 2025 was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the theme “Intellectual Property and Innovation in Addressing Global Health Challenges.” The conference aimed to examine the role of intellectual property rights in stimulating innovation, facilitating technology transfer, and improving access to medicines and health technologies. Experts and researchers from various countries participated, discussing the legal and developmental dimensions of intellectual property in both developing and developed nations. The conference included multiple panels and dialogues focusing on health innovation, IP incentives, and technology transfer. The sessions emphasized the importance of balanced policies that protect innovation while ensuring equitable access to health products. The conference highlighted the promotion of local production in developing countries through partnerships between the public and private sectors. Challenges such as antimicrobial resistance were addressed, emphasizing the need to encourage research and development of new technologies. Discussions also highlighted the role of intellectual property in workplace and environmental safety by promoting quality standards for medical equipment and technologies. The conference stressed the importance of international cooperation among governments, academic institutions, and the private sector to ensure effective protection of innovation. The main outcomes emphasized that intellectual property is not only a tool for protecting creators but also a means for economic and social development and improving global public health. www.wipo.int/meetings/ar/details.jsp?meeting_id=86908