The All Africa Intellectual Property Summit (AAIPS) will host a webinar on Monday, 15th September 2025 at 11:00 AM (Nigeria Time) to commemorate “Africa Copyright and Collective Management Day 2025”. The event, themed “Advancing Inclusive Copyright Regime for Africa’s Benefit,” aims to advance awareness, dialogue, and practical solutions to strengthen Africa’s copyright ecosystem and collective management organizations (CMOs).
This timely webinar presents a dynamic platform where creators, policymakers, CMOs, academics, and other key stakeholders come together to explore inclusive copyright frameworks tailored to Africa’s unique needs. It promises to spotlight how copyright systems can better empower Africa’s diverse creative economy, from rural artisans and marginalized communities to digital innovators.
Webinar Objectives and Significance
The webinar seeks to:
- Promote dialogue on copyright frameworks that are inclusive and equitable.
- Enhance understanding of collective management rights and practices.
- Share knowledge of effective CMO operations and technology use.
- Highlight opportunities within Africa’s digital and knowledge economies.
- Address persistent challenges and provide actionable policy recommendations.
This event aligns with the broader goal of catalyzing change ahead of the 6th All Africa IP Summit in Dakar, Senegal (12th-14th November 2025), where the theme centers on “Building an Inclusive Intellectual Property Ecosystem for Africa’s Future”.
Target Audience
The webinar welcomes a wide range of participants, including:
- Creators such as authors, artists, and performers.
- Copyright offices, policymakers, and CMOs.
- Academics, researchers, and students.
- Civil society and professional associations.
- International organizations and development partners.
- Government representatives and other IP enthusiasts.
Featured Presentations and Speakers
The session features three expert-led presentations:
- Digital Transformation and Collective Management in Africa by Joseph Baffour Gyamfi, Executive Director of CopyGhana (Ghana). This presentation will explore how emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and metadata systems are revolutionizing rights management and royalty distribution, tackling digital piracy, and strengthening African CMOs. He will also share success stories from African CMOs embracing digital transformation
- Strengthening Copyright Frameworks to Support African Creators by David Jeng, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expert (Gambia). Focus will be on adapting copyright laws to empower African artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, with attention to marginalized groups, simplifying registration, and enforcement processes, and featuring successful grassroots initiatives. He will spotlight efforts to simplify copyright processes, reduce barriers for rural artisans, women, and persons with disabilities, and showcase grassroots initiatives that have effectively engaged marginalized groups
- Regional Collaboration for Harmonized Copyright Policies in Africa by Lynda Alphaeus, Director of Nigeria Copyright Commission, Lagos. This talk will shed light on opportunities for harmonizing copyright standards through regional frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance cross-border creativity and innovation.
This webinar offers a critical opportunity for Africa’s copyright and creative community to unite, share expertise, and chart a path forward that benefits creators continent-wide. Mark your calendar for 15th September 2025 and join this important conversation to help shape a more inclusive and empowering copyright regime for Africa’s future.
Sign up here to attend the webinar.
