KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will welcome Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), for an official visit to Jamaica from May 16 to 20, 2026.

The visit marks a significant milestone in Jamaica’s efforts to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, deepen international partnerships and advance innovation-led economic growth.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), through one of its 20 agencies, the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, will host Tang during his five-day programme in Jamaica.