The programme
David’s supplied October 2026 portfolio lists Pitch & Protect, a Women in STEM programme delivered by WIPO’s Division for Africa with Rwanda from 17 to 19 March 2026.
The recorded role
David served as a speaker and resource person. The portfolio identifies the role and dates but does not provide a complete session transcript or quantified participant outcomes. This update preserves those limits.
The subject in context
Innovators may need to consider both their technical work and the enterprise questions around it. An IP-focused programme creates space for that discussion. This explains the programme subject rather than claiming every participant had identical needs.
Connecting innovation with enterprise
David’s wider portfolio includes diagnostics, branding and entrepreneur mentorship. Those assignments help explain the experience he brings to the engagement. They remain separate programmes, not results attributable to the Rwanda event.
A broader speaking practice
His speaking portfolio also includes a keynote at Africa University in August 2023, a presentation to Penn Center for Innovation colleagues in August 2024 and the September 2026 creative bridge forum. These examples involve different formats and institutional audiences.
A useful organiser brief
Share the audience, theme, dates and preferred format when making an enquiry. Explain whether the session should be a keynote, panel, workshop or moderated conversation. Practical arrangements matter alongside the subject.
What the evidence supports
The source establishes participation as a speaker and resource person. It does not establish a new award, programme-wide business outcome or testimonial. Accurate updates help readers assess experience without relying on embellished claims.
Source and dates
Source: Assignments and Roles Portfolio compiled 8 October 2026 and supplied for the website. March is the programme period; the website publication date is separate. No participant quotations or additional outcomes have been invented.