Mayor of Santa Clara to Present Two Prestigious Awards at SVIIF 2026

The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) is proud to announce that Lisa M. Gillmor, Mayor of Santa Clara, California, will officially present two distinguished awards during the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2026).

This special recognition reflects the City of Santa Clara’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological excellence while strengthening collaboration between local leadership and the global innovation community.

Since 2018, the City of Santa Clara has served as the host city for the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF), welcoming innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders from around the world. Over the years, the City’s leadership has consistently demonstrated its commitment to encouraging innovation by facilitating an environment where international collaboration, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship can thrive.

The continued engagement of the Mayor of Santa Clara in SVIIF reflects the City’s long-standing appreciation for the role of innovation in economic growth and community development. As the home of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara provides a globally recognized setting that brings together inventors, universities, startups, industry leaders, and investors, fostering meaningful international connections and celebrating technological excellence.

During the awards ceremony, Mayor Gillmor will personally honor outstanding inventors by presenting the following prestigious distinctions:

• Best American Innovator
• Best International Innovator

These awards recognize exceptional creativity, technological achievement, and inventions with the potential to create meaningful impact across industries and societies worldwide

SVIIF 2026 will bring together inventors, startups, universities, research institutions, investors, and technology leaders from around the world. The festival provides an international platform for showcasing breakthrough inventions, building strategic partnerships, attracting investment, and expanding global collaboration

The participation of the Mayor of Santa Clara further enhances the international prestige of SVIIF 2026 and reinforces Silicon Valley’s position as one of the world’s leading centers for innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technology

Organized with the support of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2026) welcomes innovators from around the globe to present their inventions, compete for prestigious awards, connect with investors, and gain international recognition.

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