Intellectual Property: Abidjan Honors WIPO Director General Daren Tang at Gala Dinner

On June 4, 2026, a gala dinner was held in Abidjan on the sidelines of the HIPOC conference to honor Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO. Ivorian Minister of Commerce Kalil Konaté delivered a speech highlighting the importance of intellectual property for economic transformation. Local artists performed cultural shows, including Zaouli. The event brought together diplomats, senior officials, and economic actors.