WIPO organizes educational briefings for groups of students, professionals and others to learn about our work.
Briefings take place at WIPO's Geneva headquarters and are free of charge.
Starting in 2019, in addition to a series of face-to-face briefings at WIPO’s Geneva headquarters, the Organization will offer free online seminars (webinars) on WIPO and its work (general overview).
If you or your organization would be interested in a webinar on a specific topic please contact us.
WIPO briefings are designed for educational institutions, e.g. universities, schools, and other groups.
Registered participants will follow a program covering different aspects of WIPO's work.
09:00-10:00 – General overview of WIPO and its activities
10:00-10:30 – Intellectual property (IP) and global challenges
10:30-11:00 – IP and business
11:00-11:30 – Work of the WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
11:30-12:00 – Copyright in the digital era
Go directly to the WIPO Access Center at our headquarters in Geneva [Map] to obtain a visitor’s badge.
You 'll need to bring your e-mail confirmation from WIPO and some form of identification.
First, e-mail us indicating which of the above dates you have chosen.
Please also include a letter from a faculty member supporting your request, as well as a full list of participants.
Contact usFirst, e-mail us indicating which of the above dates you have chosen.
Please also include a full list of participants.
Contact us
Visitors are welcome to use WIPO's library facilities.
The library at WIPO's headquarters in Geneva offers a unique collection of more than 35,000 IP reference materials, ranging from historical legal texts to the most recent IP journals.
The WIPO Cafeteria serves lunch every day from 11:45 until 14:00. Daily menus include a wide range of national cuisines and cater to various diets. No lunch reservation is required.
The Cafeteria also offers hot and cold drinks and snacks throughout the day.
