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WORLD IP DAY 2026 YOUTH VIDEO COMPETITION

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, at 23:59 CET

LOCATION: Switzerland

Celebrate the power of sports and intellectual property (IP) with the World IP Day Youth Video Competition. They invite individuals and groups to create and submit a 60- to 90-second video showcasing how IP rights fuel innovation and creativity in the sports world.

ELIGIBILITY:

You can enter the competition alone or team up with friends for a group entry (up to 10 participants), but not both. Each person or group gets just one entry. You, or at least one person in your group, need to be between 18 and 35 years old when you submit your application.

The theme of the competition is “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation.” They’re looking for videos that explore how innovation, creativity, and IP rights are transforming the world of sports. Your video can tell a story, highlight an invention, or share an idea that shows how IP helps drive progress, inspire change, and shape the future of sports. You may wish to focus on one or more of the following areas:

How IP supports innovation and creativity in sports.

How inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs are redefining the game.

The impact of IP-driven solutions on athletes, fans, or the broader sports industry.

Your video has not been published previously online. 

The video has not been recognized and/or won an award in another competition.

The video was made by you or your group, and you must have obtained permission to use any third-party content included in it.

You must provide proof of authorization to use any background music recordings or sound recordings featured in your video. 

Your video does not include watermarks or any other similar markings.

Your video is in MP4 format and between 60 and 90 seconds long.

Your video does not contain any embedded subtitles or captions.

Videos may include audio narrative in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.

Your video must not violate any copyrighttrademarkspatentstrade secretsindustrial designs, distinctive signs, contractual obligations, or any other IP rights or other proprietary rights of any third party.

Your video may include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in making your video

BENEFIT:

Exciting prizes await you in the World IP Day Youth Video Competition!

First Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 3,000

Second Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 2,000

Third Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 1,000

The People’s Choice Prize: Digital equipment valued at up to CHF 500

Top 20 entries: The top 20 winning entries will benefit from training opportunities offered by the WIPO Academy.

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COCA-COLA HBC INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINEE PROGRAMME 2026.

LOCATION: Switzerland

The International Leadership Trainee Program is designed for ambitious talents at the start of their careers. It fast-tracks your international journey and prepares you to become a leader of tomorrow. The next program kicks off in April 2026

ELIGIBILITY:

You have up to 3 years of experience after graduation—maybe in management, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field (but your background doesn’t have to fit a box).

You already show a spark for leadership—whether through student organizations, NGOs, sports, start-ups, or other initiatives where you took the lead. 

Send in your application if you:

Want to gain experience in a high-performance environment (e.g. sales, digital commerce, commercial finance, logistics)

Are determined, curious and self-driven​

Thrive on variety, collaboration, and challenging assignments

Value diversity and are open to different people and perspectives​​

Are ambitious to lead change, projects and people​​

Are open to relocating internationally to accelerate your career

Have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area​

Hold a university degree or are in your final year and ready to commit full-time (40 hours/week)

Are fluent in English​​

You have a conversational level of local language for the country you want to apply to

Are legally eligible to work in the country for which you apply​

Bring international exposure—through work, study, or living abroad (an advantage)

BENEFIT:

International rounded experience: They work with nearly 100 brands and operate in 29 markets. You will handle international projects with a culturally diverse team.

Growth in a commercially driven company: At Coca-Cola HBC, they all sell or help sell. That’s why the program opens doors to build a career in Sales, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, and other key functions, starting with hands-on experience directly in the market. 

Senior Leadership Mentorship: You will work closely with a mentor from their top 300 leaders. You will also be assigned a buddy from the local operations.

Complex learning experience: Peer-to-peer and on-the-job learning, mentoring, and formal training. We offer a mix of theory and practice in a real work environment.

Culturally Diverse Environment: Collaborate with team members from multiple countries to gain invaluable insights and broaden your perspective through diverse viewpoints.

Hands-on experience: Daily regular tasks, exciting international projects, visits to the market, presentations, and meetings—these are just a few of your future tasks.

Travel and work across Europe Travel for assignments and learning opportunities. Seize the chance for relocation to enhance both your professional and personal growth.

Leadership Certificate: They teamed up with the prestigious Hult International Business School and combined their academic rigor with our cutting-edge practical approach.

Competitive pay: This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even if it is an entry-level position, we do provide a competitive package of salary and benefits.

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