Hello Wikimedians,

The Nigerian Public Policy Advocacy Team is excited to invite you to join us in celebrating Public Domain Day as we explore the transformative value of works entering the public domain. This event will bring together a dynamic mix of creatives, policymakers, academics, and open-knowledge advocates to discuss the importance of open knowledge and the cultural commons.

The Public Domain refers to creative works, ideas, and knowledge not protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, trademark, or patent. As a result, these works are freely available for the public to use, modify, share, and build upon without needing permission from or payment to the original creator. This event offers a unique opportunity to:

1. Engage in Inspiring Discussions Hear from experts on how the public domain drives innovation, enriches culture, and contributes to preserving our shared heritage.

2. Gain Valuable Insights Discover practical ways to leverage public domain works for education, Creativity, and entrepreneurship.

3. Celebrate Creativity Explore new works entering the public domain and their potential impact on innovation, education, and creative industries.

We are delighted to host an outstanding panel of speakers who will share their expertise and insights:

*- Brigitte Vézina* Creative Commons, Director of Policy and Open Culture.

*- Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja * A legislative lawyer for Nigeria's National Assembly and consultant with the Lesotho Law Reforms Commission.

*- Dr. Kunle Ola* Associate Professor and Interim Dean at Thomas More Law School, Australia

*Event Details* Date: Friday, 24th January 2025 Time: 1:00 PM (West Africa Time - WAT) Platform: Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceirqz8jGtHelqTV5OnT6WDYdSDJQEZ...

We look forward to your participation!

Best, Rhoda James, Public Policy Advocacy Team (Nigeria)