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Chief Economist, Department for Economics and Data Analytics, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector, WIPO, Geneva Carsten Fink is the Chief Economist of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) based in Geneva. Before joining WIPO, he was Professor of International Economics at the University of St.Gallen. He also held the positions of Visiting Professor at the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris and Visiting Senior Fellow at the Groupe d’Economie Mondiale, a research institute at Sciences Po. Prior to his academic appointments, Mr. Fink worked for more than 10 years at the World Bank. Among other positions, he was a Senior Economist in the International Trade Team of the World Bank Institute, working out of the World Bank’s office in Geneva and an Economist in the Trade Division of the World Bank’s research department, based in Washington, DC. Mr. Fink’s research work – focused on intellectual property, innovation, and international trade – has been published in academic journals and books. He holds a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Heidelberg in Germany and a Master of Science degree in economics from the University of Oregon in the United States.

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Minister for Science and Technology, China

H.E. Mr. Wang Zhigang is Minister and Secretary of Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China. He studied management science and engineering in Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management, and obtained a Doctor of Management degree. As a senior engineer, he has long been engaged in scientific research and research management in electronic information systems, software and simulation, reliability and systems engineering. Having held key positions in research institutes and large state-owned enterprises, Minister Wang is not only familiar with scientific research and technology management, but also economics and business management. He has taken the lead and participated in a number of key tasks in his capacity as Vice Chair of the National Leading Group for Reforming the Science and Technology Management System and Building a National Innovation System, and Head of the Leading Group’s Office.

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