Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO

Geneva, July 7 to July 15, 2026

Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO: Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings

July 7 to 15, 2026

The Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO will take place at the WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Agenda

Opening of the Sessions

  1. Opening of the Sessions
  2. Adoption of the Agenda (A/68/1 Prov. 1)
  3. Address of the Director General to the Assemblies of WIPO
  4. General Statements
  5. Election of Officers

Governing Bodies and Institutional Issues

  1. Admission of Observers
  2. Appointment of Deputy Directors General and Assistant Directors General
  3. Draft Agendas for the 2027 Ordinary sessions of the WIPO General Assembly, the WIPO Conference, the Paris Union Assembly and the Berne Union Assembly

Program, Budget and Oversight Matters

  1. Reports on Audit and Oversight
    1. Report by the Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC)
    2. Report by the External Auditor
    3. Report by the Director of the Internal Oversight Division (IOD)
  2. Report on the Program and Budget Committee (PBC)

WIPO Committees and International Normative Framework

  1. Reports from WIPO Committees:
    1. The Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR)
    2. The Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP)
    3. The Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) (WO/GA/60/4)
    4. The Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP) and Review of the Implementation of the Development Agenda Recommendations
    5. The Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC)
    6. The Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS)
    7. The Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE)

Global Intellectual Property Services

  1. PCT System (PCT/A/58/1)
  2. Madrid System (MM/A/60/1) (MM/A/60/2)
  3. Hague System (H/A/46/1)
  4. Lisbon System
  5. WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, including Domain Names

Other Assemblies and Treaties

  1. Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled (MVT)

Other Matters

  1. Assistance and Support for Ukraine’s Innovation and Creativity Sector and Intellectual Property System

Staff Matters

  1. Reports on Staff Matters
    1. Report on Human Resources
    2. Report by the Ethics Office (WO/CC/86/INF/2)
  2. Amendments to Staff Regulations and Rules

Closing of the Sessions

  1. Adoption of the Reports
  2. Closing of the Sessions

Registration for participants 

All participants must register via the WIPO Meet platform.
Please refer to the User Guide for detailed instructions.

 Login or create a WIPO Meet account 

  • Participants may use their WIPO Account credentials to login to WIPO Meet.
  • If you do not have a WIPO Account you can create an account to login to WIPO Meet.
  • All first time WIPO Meet users must create a profile.

Navigating to the meeting and applying for registration 

  • Go to Governing Body Meetings → WIPO Assemblies and select the A/68 Assemblies meeting to view all related information.
  • To register for the event, click on Apply Now or Registration in the meeting menu and complete the registration form. 

Registration confirmation

  • Once your registration application has been moderated, a confirmation email will be sent.
  • Please refer to the User Guide for practical instructions.  

Important information

  • Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026.
  • Remote participation: Ensure you have a stable internet connection and updated browser.

Need help?

For technical assistance with WIPO Meet, please contact us.

Participation

Registration of delegates and credentials

  • ​​​​​​​As indicated in the invitation circular C. N 4198  sent on December 13, 2024, to Members and Observers accredited to WIPO, all delegates are requested to register online by June 17, 2025, including Geneva based delegates.
  • Completing the online registration form is required, whether participating in person or remotely via the online platform. As usual, delegates planning to follow the proceedings via webcasting only do not need to register.
  • The submission of credentials is a pre-requisite for the completion of the online registration form. The credential document should be a dated and signed/stamped note verbale, official letter or document, originating from a competent authority of a Member State or Observer Organization accredited to WIPO, nominating the delegate to attend the Assemblies on behalf of said Member State or Observer Organization.
  • The secure code for online registration, provided in circular C. N 4198 of December 13, 2024, may be obtained in exceptional cases only from assemblies.registration@wipo.int.
  • Once registered online, each delegate receives by e-mail a registration number confirming their registration for the Assemblies. All registrations are subsequently verified by the Secretariat, which may individually contact a registered participant, if required (for instance, in case of questions regarding the credential document).
  • Any questions or comments on the online registration procedure may be addressed to assemblies.registration@wipo.int.
  • Organizations must enjoy observer status at WIPO before any individual(s) representing them can register for this meeting. Procedures for organizations to request observer status are available on the WIPO website.

Participation

Member State delegates and representatives of accredited observer organizations may attend the Assemblies either in person or remotely; in all cases, submission of the online registration form is mandatory. Delegates wishing to follow the proceedings via webcast only do not need to register.

Credentials

Organization, nominating the delegate to attend the Assemblies on its behalf The submission of credentials is required for completing the online registration form. Credentials should be a dated and signed (or stamped) note verbale, official letter, or other official document issued by a competent authority of the Member State or WIPO-accredited Observer.

Organizations must enjoy observer status at WIPO before any individual(s) representing them can register for this meeting. Procedures for organizations to request observer status are available on the WIPO website.

On-site access

Pedestrian access

Via the WIPO Access Center, at 34 Chemin des Colombettes (north side of the WIPO AB Building)

Accessibility

The WIPO premises are accessible to persons with reduced mobility. Guide dogs are permitted. The WIPO Conference Hall (WCH) is wheelchair accessible, and equipped with an audio-induction loop. For assistance, please contact the Meetings Team by email.

Health and safety

Please follow the applicable health and safety measures while on the premises.

Conference badges

Entry to the WIPO campus is restricted to badge holders. All delegates will receive a conference badge bearing their photo, which will be checked at entry points and should be worn visibly at all times during the Assemblies.

Photo ID

We recommend all delegates to upload their photos when registering in WIPO Meet. This will allow the Safety and Security Coordination (SSCS) Team to prepare your badge in advance and speed up collection. Delegates who do not upload a photo will need to queue for a photo to be taken before their badge can be issued. Geneva-based permanent mission delegates who already have valid UN photo badges may use them, together with the Assemblies conference badges.
Pre-collection of Assemblies conference badges can be arranged on the following dates and times: ​​​​​​​
  • July 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • July 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • July 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

With regard to pre-collection, the Safety and Security Coordination Team can be contacted by phone:

  • Open: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m to 6 pm
  • Tel: +41 22 338 9338

Access to WIPO premises

  • Pedestrian entrance to the WIPO campus is via the WIPO Access Center at 34 Chemin des Colombettes (north side of the WIPO AB Building). [PDF]
  • For entry by vehicle, please refer to the “Parking” section.  Admittance to and presence on the WIPO campus will be restricted to badge holders.  Delegates will be subject to badge control at the entry points and, as access is strictly controlled during the Assemblies, badges should be worn at all times in plain sight.
  • Access for persons with reduced mobility is available throughout the WIPO premises.  Guide dogs for the visually impaired are permitted.  The WIPO Conference Hall (WCH) is wheelchair accessible and equipped with audio-induction loop technology.  Requests for information or assistance may be submitted by email to the Meetings Team.
  • While on the WIPO premises, please follow the current health-safety measures.​​​​​​

Conference badges

  • Geneva-based permanent mission delegates who already have valid UN photo badges may use them, together with the Assemblies conference badges.
  • All delegates will be provided with Assemblies conference badges, which will incorporate the delegates’ photos.  Such delegates should transmit to the Safety and Security Coordination Team JPEG‑format photos (size:  2 x 2 inches [51 x 51 mm], square digital image of at least 600 x 600 pixels, or scanned at a resolution of 300 pixels per inch).  The photos should be taken in full-face view directly facing the camera with a white/off-white background.  Photos taken using smartphones are acceptable.  When sending photos, the names and/or registration confirmation numbers of registered participants in advance should also be provided, in order to accelerate on-site badge retrieval, particularly on the opening morning of the meeting. 
  • Pre-collection of Assemblies conference badges is scheduled on:
    • Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
    • Friday, July 4, 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
    • Monday, July 7, 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
  • Contact the Safety and Security Coordination Team​​​​​​​

Remote participation

  • Delegates participating remotely may follow the Assemblies proceedings online, either through the live webcast or through the remote participation platform (Zoom).
  • Delegates who do not intend to make a statement are encouraged to use the webcast, which is easy to access, does not require any pre-meeting authentication and is available in all UN languages.
  • Delegates who wish to take the floor remotely should connect via Zoom. It is recommended to install Zoom application for more functionality and better quality, and familiarize yourself with the platform in advance. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Zoom user-guide for WIPO delegates.
  • To facilitate interpretation in all six WIPO official languages, please speak at a moderate pace and use a wired headset with an incorporated microphone.
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  • Delegates participating remotely may follow the live transmission of the Assemblies proceedings online, either through the live webcast or through the online remote participation platform (Zoom).
  • For delegates who do not plan to take the floor, the webcast is the simplest way to follow the proceedings, as it is easy to access, does not require any pre-meeting authentication and it is available in all UN languages.
  • Delegates who wish to take the floor remotely should connect via the online platform.  It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the platform beforehand.
  • Zoom user-guide for WIPO delegates​​​​​​​
  • To ensure better sound quality of interventions which will be interpreted in all six WIPO official languages, please speak at a moderate pace and use a wired headset with an incorporated microphone. 
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Webcasting and video-on-demand

The sessions will be publicly webcast in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.  After the Assemblies, the streamed sessions will remain available as video on demand (VOD).​​​​​​

Funding of PCT and Madrid delegates

Requests for funding

The circulars C. M 1538 and C. PCT 1701, as well as Annexes I and II, sent on March 6, 2026, provide all the relevant details for financed delegates. As only one delegate from each member of each Union (PCT and/or Madrid) can be funded, members are invited to return only one designation form for each Union by COB on May 29, 2026.

Travel expenses and DSAs

Financed delegates may present themselves to the Finance Desk to facilitate payment either by bank transfer or, alternatively, collect a payment order.  The finance desk will be located in the lobby of WIPO AB Building, close to the WCH Foyer, and will be open on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thereafter, the following phone numbers may be useful: +41 22 338 9730, +41 22 338 9747 or +41 22 338 7245.

Unplanned late arrival, early departure, or flight schedule changes

In the case of an unplanned late arrival, early departure or flight schedule change, the financed delegate should immediately send an email to assemblies.financing@wipo.int and tms@wipo.int or call +41 22 338 7237. Arrangements will be made at the delegate’s convenience so that any overpaid DSAs can be reimbursed before departure, thus avoiding the administrative burden implied by a transfer reimbursement to WIPO from home.

In case of early departure for private reasons, ticket changes can be made provided the tickets were purchased and issued by WIPO through WIPO’s travel agency, CWT. Any difference in fare shall be borne by the traveler and by providing a personal credit card number. Travelers are invited to contact the travel agency directly at +41 22 338 7800 or send an email to wipo.ch@contactcwt.com. Travelers can also contact the Travel and Mission Support Team (Tel: +41 22 338 9050) or the Assemblies Team (Tel: +41 22 338 7237) for further assistance.

Unplanned late arrival or early departure

  • In the case of an unplanned late arrival due to involuntary flight changes, a financed delegate should immediately send an email to assemblies.financing@wipo.int and tms@wipo.int or call +41 22 338 7237.  Arrangements will be made at the delegate’s convenience so that any overpaid DSAs can be reimbursed before departure, thus avoiding the administrative burden implied by a transfer reimbursement to WIPO from home.​​​​​​​
  • In case of early departure for private reasons, ticket changes can be made provided the tickets have been purchased/issued by WIPO through WIPO’s travel agency CWT.  Any difference in fare shall be borne by the traveler and by providing a personal credit card number.  Travelers are invited to call the travel agency at +41 22 338 7800 or send an email to wipo.ch@contactcwt.com.  Travelers can also contact the Travel and Mission Support Team (Tel: +41 22 338 9050) or the Assemblies Team (Tel: +41 22 338 7237) for further assistance.​​​​​​

Conduct of sessions and method of work

Time of sessions: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Interpretation

During the plenary meetings, simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, as well as from Portuguese into the other six languages.
In order to ensure the highest quality of interpretation, written texts of oral statements (even in draft form) should be made available ahead of their delivery to assist our interpreters in faithfully transmitting the messages of delegations. Prepared statements should be sent as early as possible to interpretation@wipo.int. This is particularly important for long statements and interventions that are read or made remotely via the WIPO online platform. Any material for interpretation will be kept confidentially and will be checked against delivery.​​​​​

General Statements under agenda item 4

Delegations wishing to take the floor under Agenda Item 4, “General Statements,” are encouraged to submit their requests via the WIPO Meet request form. Speakers will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the date the Secretariat receives the request. Collection of General Statements will open on Monday, May 4, 2026.
When requesting the floor, please indicate how your statement will be delivered:
  • by a delegate on-site,
  • live via the online platform, or
  • as a pre-recorded statement (to be sent in advance).
Each General Statement submitted in writing or in the form of a pre-recorded video to the Secretariat, will also be posted on a dedicated page of the WIPO website. All statements, including those not delivered orally, will be reproduced in their entirety in the report.

Oral statements

Recommended to be delivered at a pace that allows accurate interpretation, with approximate time limits of 3 minutes (~390–480 words) for Ministers or Group Coordinators, 2 minutes (~260–320 words) for individual Member States, and 1 minute (~130–160 words) for Observers. The time limit will be strictly applied, and a display system will assist delegates in keeping track.
In the interests of efficiency, delegates are invited to convey the substantive elements of their statement and reduce courtesies to a minimum.
Furthermore, since group statements represent the position of all group members, individual Member States are encouraged to avoid repeating points already covered by the Group Coordinators.

Written submissions

If a statement too long to be delivered clearly within the recommended time, it should be summarized orally and the full version submitted in writing to the Assemblies Team.
In the interests of time, delegations may also choose to submit their entire General Statement in writing and not take the floor.

Pre-recorded statements

They should be sent as follows:
  • widescreen format (16:9 – not a vertical “selfie portrait”)
  • using MOV or MP4 files with at least 720p, or better 1080p, quality
  • speaker should face and address the camera lens when speaking
  • audio level should reach at least -6 dB and not go above 0 dB.
The recorded files may be submitted via the “General Statements” online form available on the WIPO Meet platform, together with a written copy of the statement in the original UN language by June 30, 2026.
Technical questions concerning pre-recorded statements may be addressed to Audio and Video Support Unit.
Please transmit written texts of oral statements, which can be published after delivery, to the Assemblies Team, with the indication “Check Against Delivery”.

General Statements

Delegations wishing to take the floor under Agenda Item 4 “General Statements” are encouraged to send their requests beforehand to the Assemblies Team. The list of speakers will be drawn-up on a “first-come-first-served basis”, which will be determined by the date of submission of requests received by the Secretariat.​​​​​​
It is kindly recalled that requests for the floor should specify whether the oral statement of a group/delegation will be delivered:
  • by a delegate on-site,
  • live via the online platform, or
  • as a pre-recorded statement (to be sent in advance).
The rules which apply to General Statements and pre-recorded statements are the following:
  • General Statements delivered orally should be made within three minutes (approximately 390 to 480 words, read at a speed that allows for accurate interpretation) if delivered by Ministers on behalf of their Member States or delivered by Group Coordinators on behalf of their members;  within two minutes (approximately 260 to 320 words) if delivered by individual Member States;  and within one minute (approximately 130 to 160 words) if delivered by Observers. The time limit will be strictly applied and a display system will assist delegates to adhere to it.
  • ​​​​​​​In the interests of efficiency, delegates wishing to take the floor are invited to reduce courtesies to a minimum so as to convey the substantive elements of their statement without delay.  Furthermore, as group statements represent the position of all group members, we encourage individual Member States not to refer to them or restate positions already stated by the Group Coordinators.

Written submissions and pre-recorded versions

If a statement cannot be delivered at a speed that allows for accurate interpretation within the prescribed time limit, it should be summarized orally and the full version submitted in writing to the Assemblies Team. In the interests of time, delegations may also choose to submit their entire General Statement in writing and not take the floor.​​​​​​​
Each General Statement submitted in writing or in the form of a pre-recorded video to the Secretariat, will also be posted on a dedicated page of the WIPO website.  All statements, including those not delivered orally, will be reproduced in their entirety in the report.
Pre-recorded statements should be sent in a widescreen format (16:9 – not a vertical “selfie portrait”) using MOV or MP4 files with at least 720p, or, better, 1080p, quality.  The speaker should face and address the camera lens when speaking.  The audio level should reach at least -6 dB and not go above 0 dB.  The recorded files may be transferred to the Assemblies Team, and Audio and Video Support Unit and to the Interpretation Section via Tresorit together with a written copy of the statement in the original UN language and, if available, in English by July 1, 2025.  Technical questions concerning pre-recorded statements may be addressed to Audio and Video Support Unit.​​​​​
Please transmit written texts of oral statements, which can be posted on the WIPO website after delivery, to the Assemblies Team (please indicate “Check Against Delivery”).​​​​​​
In order to facilitate the drafting of the report of the meeting with the fullest and most accurate record of all interventions, delegations are requested to submit a written version of their prepared statements electronically, as soon as possible after delivery (preferably on the same day) – and no later than July 17, 2025, to the Assemblies Team.​​​​​​

Documentation

To contribute to an environmentally-friendly meeting, Assemblies documents are available for download on the WIPO website in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, including accessible formats for delegates with print disabilities.
To contribute to an environmentally-friendly meeting, Assemblies documents are available for download on the WIPO website in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, including accessible formats for delegates with print disabilities. No printed copies will be distributed in meeting rooms, so delegates are encouraged to bring pre-printed copies or use their own devices.
To contribute to an environmentally-friendly meeting, Assemblies’ documents are posted on the WIPO website for downloading.  All documents are available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish, in accessible format for delegates with print disabilities.  There will be no distribution of documents in meeting rooms.  Delegates are requested to bring pre printed copies and/or to use portable computers/devices.

List of participants

  • A provisional list of registrants is available on WIPO Meet from the opening of the Assemblies registrations.
  • Online registrations submitted after that deadline will be reflected in the final list of participants, issued after the Assemblies.
  • A provisional list of participants will be posted on the first day of the Assemblies.  It will include the online registrations received by COB on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
  • Online registrations submitted after that deadline will be reflected in the final list of participants, issued after the Assemblies.

Room bookings

Group coordination meetings

Group coordinators are kindly requested to inform in advance the Meetings Team and the Interpretation Team of the anticipated schedule of their group meetings.
Interpretation requirements should be received as soon as possible and no later than 10.30 a.m. for afternoon meetings and 4 p.m. for meetings on the following Confirmed group meetings will be announced on the WIPO electronic display panels located outside the meeting and conference rooms.

Bilateral meetings

It is possible to reserve rooms at WIPO for in-person bilateral meetings by sending a request to the Meetings Team. Room allocation begins on June 1, 2026.
Availability is very limited, therefore long term block-bookings cannot be accommodated. Interpretation or remote participation for these meetings cannot be arranged.
Conference room attendants will be available throughout the Assemblies to assist with last-minute reservations.

Room bookings (group meetings)

Group coordinators should contact the Meetings Team to book a meeting room and will be advised of the room assignments in advance.​​​​​​​
Group coordinators are kindly requested to inform in advance the Meetings Team of the anticipated schedule of their group meetings.​​​​​​
Interpretation requirements should be received as soon as possible and no later than 10.30 a.m. for afternoon meetings and 4 p.m. for meetings on the following morning.  Please include interpretation@wipo.int in your request.  Confirmed group meetings will be announced on the WIPO electronic display panels located outside the meeting and conference rooms.​​​​​

Room bookings (bilateral meetings)

There is very limited availability of rooms at WIPO for bilateral meetings and only in-person bilateral meetings can be arranged (no hybrid/remote connection).  Requests for room reservations at WIPO should be addressed to the Meetings Team.  Room allocation will commence as from June 10, 2025.  In the interests of all delegations and in view of the limited facilities available, block bookings for a specific room over long periods cannot be arranged.​​​​
Conference room attendants may also be contacted for last-minute room reservations.

Lunch break time 13:00 – 15:00

Meeting documents

Previous / future meetings: A/67 >> A/68
Code Title(s) File(s)
A/68/INF/1 General Information
A/68/1 PROV. 1 Draft Consolidated Agenda
Code Title(s) File(s)
A/66/INF/1 General Information
A/66/1 PROV.1 Draft Consolidated Agenda

Practical information

Side-events and social agenda

Various events and side-events will be organized by WIPO and by delegations on the margins of the Assemblies.  Information about these events will be posted on the website.

Media

Journalists wishing to cover the Assemblies, and who are not UN-accredited, are invited to apply for media accreditation to WIPO. All journalists applying for accreditation must provide proof that they represent a bona fide media organization and submit their request for accreditation by email to the WIPO press officers on their media organization’s letterhead by July 1, 2026.
WIPO press officers will be available throughout the Assemblies to assist with any press requests:

Restaurant, coffee bar and lunch facilities

  • Tea and coffee will be available to delegates each day during the morning and afternoon sessions in the WCH foyer.
  • The WIPO restaurant, located in the New Building (NB Building), will be offering a variety of meal options, vegetarian dishes and salads.​​​​​​​
    • Open: 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch service)
  • The new wipoccino coffee corner, located in the NB Building lobby, will be offering a selection of hot and cold beverages, breakfast items, snacks, salads and light refreshments for eat-in or takeaway, as well as the vending machines accessible 24/7.​​​​​​​
    • Open: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (non-stop)
  • Vending machines are also located on the 13th floor and on the first basement floor (−1) of the WIPO AB Building.
  • Drinking water dispensers are available in the WIPO Conference Hall and throughout the WIPO campus.
  • For people with reduced mobility, serving trays on wheels are available on the right side of the entrance of the restaurant.
  • Tea and coffee will be available free of charge to delegates each day during the morning and afternoon sessions in the WCH foyer.
  • Vending machines are located on the 13th floor and on the first basement floor (−1) of the WIPO AB Building.
  • Drinking water dispensers are available at different locations in the WIPO buildings, rooms and corridors.
  • The WIPO restaurant, located in the New Building (NB Building), will be open non-stop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with breakfast as from 8 a.m. and lunch service between 12 noon to 2.30 p.m. including a variety of meal options, vegetarian dishes, salads and take-out options.  
  • For persons with reduced mobility, serving trays on wheels are available on the right side of the entrance of the restaurant.

Parking

  • WIPO car park located at 34 Chemin des Colombettes is accessible for pre-accredited vehicles from permanent missions in possession of an electronic WIPO access badge.
  • Delegates can park their cars on a first-come-first-served basis in the delegates parking area (Parking D, yellow floor on levels −2 and −3).
  • Vehicles that are not pre-accredited may park at the public car park “Parking des Nations” in close proximity to WIPO.
Important note: Parking on the street outside the WIPO Access Center and outside parking spaces is strictly prohibited.

IT and Connectivity Facilities

  • PCs with free Internet access, printers, and accessibility software for visually impaired users are available in the Internet room (WCH ground floor) and the WIPO Library (NB Building, first floor) on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode during meetings.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available across the WIPO campus; the access code will be provided to delegates in the WCH, where electrical plugs are available at each desk.
  • In Switzerland, Type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs are in use; as WIPO does not provide adapters or chargers, participants are advised to bring their own.

Computer facilities

A number of PCs, with free Internet access and shared printer, are available as follows:
  • Internet room on the ground floor of the WCH.
  • WIPO Library (first floor of the NB Building).
  • Software for the visually impaired installed on these computers allows web pages to be read aloud to users.
  • Access is on a first-come/first-served basis.  In the interests of other delegates, users are encouraged to reduce their access time in case of high demand.

Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)

  • A free wireless Internet connection will be available on WIPO campus.  
  • The Wi-Fi access code will be provided to delegates in the WCH.  
  • Electrical plugs are available on each desk of the WCH.

Power plugs in Switzerland

Please note that Switzerland uses Type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs.  As WIPO does not provide plugs, adapters, or electronic device chargers, participants are strongly advised to bring their own.  These devices can otherwise be purchased from most supermarkets, kiosks and department stores across the country.

Telephone

Mobile phones should be switched to silent mode during meetings.

Lost and found

Please contact the WIPO Access Center for lost or found items:
  • Open: 24/7
  • Tel: +41 22 338 9338 or +41 22 338 7219
Delegates are discouraged from bringing luggage to WIPO and should keep personal belongings under supervision at all times.
All inquiries concerning lost and found items should be addressed to the WIPO Access Center (Tel:  +41 22 338 9338 or +41 22 338 7219 – 24/7).  Delegates are discouraged from bringing their luggage to WIPO and to secure their personal property at all times. 

WIPO Contact Center

For general inquiries or assistance in contacting WIPO staff:
  • Open: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Tel: +41 22 338 9111
  • Email: contact.center@wipo.int​​​​​
The WIPO Contact Center is available to assist with general inquiries and can facilitate direct connections with WIPO staff by providing their contact information upon request.

WIPO Knowledge Center (WKC)

With its holdings of books and journals in paper and electronic format, the WKC collection, located on the 1st floor in the NB Building, covers all aspects of intellectual property. A knowledge repository lists the titles available in the collection.

WIPO photographer

WIPO’s official photographer will be present during the Assemblies to take photographs of delegates and side-events, and make them available on WIPO’s Flickr account under Creative Commons 4.0 International “Attribution” and “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives”. Delegates who do not wish to be Delegates can let the photographer know if they do not wish to be photographed during the Assemblies. Photos can also be withdrawn from the Flickr site by sending an e‑mail to photos@wipo.int.​​​​​​
As in previous years, WIPO’s official photographer will be present during the Assemblies to take photographs of delegates and side events, and make them available on WIPO’s Flickr account under Creative Commons 4.0 International “Attribution” and “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives”. Delegates can let the photographer know if they do not wish to be photographed during the Assemblies. Photos can also be withdrawn from the Flickr site by sending an e‑mail to photos@wipo.int.​​​​​​

Insurance

All delegates are covered by WIPO’s insurance schemes for accidents and for urgent medical care following illness during the Assemblies. For detailed information, please contact the WIPO Medical Unit.
All delegates are covered by WIPO’s insurance schemes for accidents and for urgent medical care following an illness during the Assemblies.

Medical facilities

  • WIPO Medical Unit​​​​​​​
    • Open: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Tel: +41 22 338 8000
  • Emergency assistance required at WIPO’s headquarters outside of the WIPO Medical Unit hours
    • Tel: +41 22 338 9999 from a mobile phone (available 24/7).
    • Medical emergency: 144 (Switzerland) or 112 (France)

International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI)

Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the one-stop-shop for settlement and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates. The CAGI provides services such as:
  • Support for accommodation:  management of hotel bookings at reduced costs (subject to compliance with eligibility criteria).
  • Assistance and information for international NGOs regarding settlement procedures in Geneva.
  • Practical guide to better prepare for your trip and stay.
  • Cultural Kiosks at UN Geneva and CERN: offers at preferential rates for leisure activities and tourist information.

Delegates Information Desk (DID)

A Delegates Information Desk will be available during the Assemblies to welcome you from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10, 2026 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) to provide information ​​​​​​​on on-site services. The DID can also offer practical information about Geneva (city transportation, shops and retail stores, medical facilities, banks, and post offices, etc.) as well as cultural and tourist recommendations during your stay.
A Delegates Information Desk will be available during the Assemblies to welcome you from Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10, 2026 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
Information on several on-site services and support.
Practical information about Geneva (city transportation, shops and retail stores, medical facilities, banks, and post offices, etc.).
Cultural and tourist recommendations during your stay.

Contact details