Each year, the international Geographical Indications (GI) community gathers in Geneva for the oriGIn Expert Meeting, a flagship event addressing the latest developments and challenges shaping the GI sector. The 2026 edition will focus on four key thematic sessions:
- GI Protection and Enforcement
- Innovative Technologies
- Sustainability
- Promotion
A call for presentations will be launched soon, along with information on registration and participation fees.
Beyond high-level discussions, the Expert Meeting offers a unique platform for networking and collaboration, bringing together public authorities, producer organizations, legal experts, and private stakeholders from around the world to exchange ideas and build lasting collaborations.
Save the date : 18 & 19 June 2026
The oriGIn 2026 Expert Meeting will take place in Geneva at oriGIn’s headquarters (Octagon Building, 2 chemin du Pavillon, 1218) on 18 June (afternoon) & 19 June (morning).
Partnership Opportunities
The 2026 Expert Meeting offers flexible and high-visibility partnership opportunities, combining multiple initiatives.
Bronze Partners
- Logo featured on the event website, in the official program, and in pre- and post-event communications
- Registration for up to 2 participants
- Contribution to the identification of a panel session and presentation slot within the four thematic areas (protection & enforcement, innovative technologies, promotion, sustainability)
- Private room for bilateral meetings, plus support in organizing meetings with other participants and Geneva-based institutions
Silver Partners
- Logo featured on the event website, in the official program, and in pre- and post-event communications
- Registration for up to 3 participants
- Dedicated exhibition spot
- GI tasting and opening speech at the Networking Dinner on 18 June
- Private room for bilateral meetings, plus support in organizing meetings with other participants and Geneva-based institutions
Golden Partners
- Logo featured on the event website, in the official program, and in pre- and post-event communications
- Registration for up to 6 participants
- Identification of a panel session and presentation slot within the four thematic areas (protection & enforcement, innovative technologies, promotion, sustainability)
- Dedicated exhibition spot
- GI tasting and opening speech during the Networking Dinner on 18 June
- Private room for bilateral meetings, plus support in organizing meetings with other participants and Geneva-based institutions
Become a Partner
If you are interested in becoming a partner of the oriGIn 2026 Expert Meeting, please contact massimo@origin-gi.com
We look forward to welcoming you to Geneva on 18-19 June 2026 for two days of dialogue, collaboration, and GI excellence.
Kind regards,
The oriGIn Team
