ARIPO Turns 50.
Be Part of the Homecoming.

From 7–9 December 2026, Lusaka — the birthplace of the Lusaka Agreement — welcomes delegates, Heads of State, and IP leaders from across Africa to celebrate 50 years of intellectual property collaboration. Register today to secure your place at this historic milestone.

7–9 December 2026

Mulungushi International Conference Centre

Golden Jubilee

1976 – 2026 · Fifty years of African IP

Est. 9 Dec 1976Lusaka Agreement

Lusaka, ZambiaCelebrating five decades of African IP collaboration

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Heads of State

22+

Ministers

20+

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The 50th Anniversary · Wednesday, 9 December 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia

Fifty Years Of Shared Progress

A Golden Jubilee Rooted In Africa's Innovation Story.

More than a conference, ARIPO@50 is a moment to reflect on the institution's regional journey and look ahead to the next era of intellectual property, creativity and technology.

Born In Lusaka

1976The Lusaka Agreement

Photo: Matthew Grollnek, CC BY-SA 4.0

A Continental Legacy

From regional cooperation to tomorrow's IP economy.

ARIPO was established to give African states a shared framework for protecting intellectual property. Fifty years on, that foundation now supports a growing innovation economy across the continent.

1976The Lusaka Agreement establishes the regional framework.

TodayMember States collaborate across major areas of intellectual property protection.

NextAI, digital creativity, innovation finance and regional economic transformation.

Official Programme

Three Days. One Historic Celebration.

From accreditation to the Golden Jubilee gala, here's how the ARIPO@50 programme unfolds in Lusaka.

Programme details are being finalised

The full day-by-day schedule will be published here as sessions are confirmed.

Leadership & Voices

Distinguished Guests & Keynote Leaders

Speaker confirmations will be announced ahead of the conference. Profiles below reflect anticipated participation and will be updated with official portraits as they are confirmed.