This conference will pay tribute to the seminal contributions of Pedro Roffe to international cooperation and diplomacy in the fields of intellectual property, trade and development. Most of all, it will pay tribute to his quest for a balanced dialogue on intellectual property rights, public policy and development. Leading academics, diplomats and policy makers will gather to reflect intently on a range of issues at the intersection of trade, technology and innovation. The conference agenda addresses contemporary challenges in intellectual property, trade and innovation policy, with attention to policy levers conducive to forging new institutional platforms that are better equipped to deal with the multifaceted dynamics of the modern global regulatory and economic order.