Day 2 of the 𝐖𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 kicked off with a compelling round table discussion on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. The session featured Ms. Nontombi Maseko, Director of IP Policy at the dtic, and Brigitte Binneman, a finance investment professional, delving into critical policy frameworks shaping innovation in South Africa. The discussion was expertly facilitated by Ms. Jetane Charsley, Head of NIPMO, ensuring an engaging and insightful exchange.