Latin America
LATAM group with Peru and Bolivia flags
Latin America participants gathered with Peru and Bolivia flags.
Program History
From a Foundation in Atlanta to colleague years on five continents — the people, conferences, and turning points worth keeping.
Conference archive
Conferences, cultural programs, and community days from the archive.
Conference cultural program footage with traditional dance and drums.
Latin America participants gathered with Peru and Bolivia flags.
Global IP Forum · GLIPA
The Global Youth IP Forum is sponsored by The Kectil Program and The Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) as a six-part webinar series curated exclusively for Kectil Colleagues and Kectil Alumni with internationally known experts in the area.
In 2026, The Global Youth IP Forum is providing (i) An Introduction to Intellectual Property, (ii) Artificial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs and Innovators, (iii) Patents, (iv) Trademarks, (v) Copyrights and (vi) Ask an Expert!
The sessions are hosted by Sherry M. Knowles, the Founder and Executive Director of the Kectil Program and an internationally recognized IP attorney with over 30 years of experience advising global entrepreneurs and innovators; and Maria Fernanda Hurtado, the Executive Director and Latin America Regional Co-Chair of the Global Intellectual Property Alliance, a nonprofit global organization working with international organizations, innovators, creators, governments and non-governmental organizations to promote global understanding and respect for Intellectual Property and its proper implementation.
About GLIPA
The Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) is a premier non-profit association of more than 500 global IP experts and organizations. Observer organization before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), GLIPA operates on the core principle that intellectual property can elevate communities and improve lives globally.
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Who gathered, what changed, and the stills worth keeping — one year at a time.
Three participants photographed in front of the Kectil Armenia conference backdrop.
Conference participants on stage during the Zambia 2024 program.
Youth leadership conference group gathered on stage in India.
Large youth leadership group gathered for a Ghana panel discussion.
Community visit with local families and Kectil participants.
Young people gathered outdoors during a community program.
LATAM colleagues gather with Peru and Bolivia flags. Armenia hosts a youth leadership conference. Cultural programs become part of the year.
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