Keynotes and guest addresses
A focused contribution around your event theme, informed by enterprise development and intellectual property practice.
DAVID JENG / SPEAKING
Conversations that turn ideas into action.
David brings practical experience in intellectual property, entrepreneurship and African enterprise to keynotes, panels, workshops and moderated conversations.
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EXPERIENCE / PURPOSE / PRACTICE
A practitioner’s
perspective.
For conference organisers, universities, professional networks and enterprise programmes seeking a practitioner’s perspective on African innovation and business.
David has spoken at more than 30 conferences, forums and summits since 2017. His sessions connect entrepreneurship, intellectual property and innovation with practical decisions for African SMEs, institutions and policymakers.
HOW DAVID CAN HELP
Speaking
- IP as a business asset for African SMEs
- From informal to investable: business formalisation and IP
- AI, IP and Africa’s technological catch-up
- IP and the creative economy
- Inclusive entrepreneurship
SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS
Ways to work together.
Panels and moderated conversations
Discussion on innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, creative industries and the role of IP in economic development.
Workshops and training
Practical sessions for founders, women-led enterprises, young innovators and institutional teams.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Expertise grounded
in practice.
October 2026 · Kampala, Uganda
ARIPO at 50: Symposium on Copyright and Related Rights Management
Speaker / contributorDavid spoke at the symposium organised by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
October 2026 · Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone National Intellectual Property Week
WIPO resource personDavid participated as a resource person at National Intellectual Property Week.
March 2026 · Kigali, Rwanda
Empowering Women in STEM: Pitch & Protect
Speaker / contributorDavid contributed to conversations connecting women-led STEM innovation with IP protection and business growth.
February 2026 · Bijilo, The Gambia
UK–Gambia Trade and Investment Mission
Speaker / contributorDavid contributed to dialogue on trade, investment and enterprise opportunities.
November 2025 · Dakar, Senegal
6th All Africa IP Summit
Speaker / contributorDavid spoke on intellectual property and its role in African enterprise and innovation.
February 2025 · Abuja, Nigeria
ATCG Ministerial Roundtable on AfCFTA Implementation
Speaker / contributorContributed to discussions on the AfCFTA digital trade protocol and implementation for tech and creative sectors.
December 2024 · Geneva, Switzerland
33rd WIPO Committee on Development and Intellectual Property
Speaker / contributorHighlighted the commercialisation of IP and women in agribusiness, alongside international speakers.
November 2024 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia IP Week
Speaker / contributorDelivered presentations on IP systems, commercialisation and the role of IP in supporting SMEs and start-ups.
August 2023 · Mutare, Zimbabwe
Launch of the 16th Master of Intellectual Property Cohort
Speaker / contributorWelcomed 32 students from 15 African countries and encouraged a shift from consuming IP to producing it.
FROM CONVERSATION TO COLLABORATION
Start with a clear brief.
Share your event
Tell David the audience, theme, location, date and speaking format.
Shape the contribution
Discuss the topic, learning objectives, session length and how it fits the wider programme.
Confirm the engagement
Agree the scope, logistics and materials directly before the event.
Let’s discuss your plans.
Include your event date, country or online platform, audience size, theme, preferred format and any budget or travel arrangements.
THREE WAYS TO WORK WITH DAVID
Three perspectives.
One purpose. Your next step.
Entrepreneur
Building ventures, creating opportunities and turning ideas into sustainable businesses.
Meet David the entrepreneur↗IP Expert
IP diagnostics, brand protection, commercialisation and mentorship.
Explore the IP profile↗Business Consultant
Strategy, sector insight, investment readiness and enterprise programmes.
Explore the business profile↗