IFIA 50th Executive Committee Meeting Held on June 2025

Dear Executive Committee Members,

The 50th Executive Committee Meeting of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) will be held in June with the aim of reviewing and approving the specified agenda items.

As you are aware, the IFIA Secretariat is required to submit the 2024 Activity Report and Financial Report to the United Nations Secretariat (ECOSOC) and the International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI) by June 30th, in order to maintain IFIA’s activity profile and accreditation status.

We would like to inform you that we have previously collected the signatures of the Executive Committee members for the submission of the 2023 report. Therefore, for the 50th Executive Committee Meeting, the signatures of all members who approve the agenda items of this meeting will be included in the final report using the signatures we already have on file.<-

-However, for any Executive Committee members whose signatures are not yet available, we kindly request that you send your signature in PDF, JPG, or PNG format at your earliest convenience to info@ifia.com, so that we may include it in the final submission.

We sincerely appreciate your prompt attention and continued collaboration.

1. Review and approval of the IFIA Activities Report 2024.
2. Review and approval of the IFIA Financial Report 2024.
3. Review of Candidates for IFIA Executive Committee (2025–2027) The documents submitted by the candidates must be reviewed by the Executive Committee members.
4. Review of the IFIA BRICS project: IFIA–BRICS Committee Roadmap and Operational Framework
The project submitted to the IFIA Secretariat for evaluation..
5. Review for Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation – Nonprofit organization Membership Status and Suspension of Indian Innovators Association Membership.
6. Inform to IFIA Exco that IFIA Change of IFIA Executive Committee Representative from Croatia.
7. Date, Time and Venue of the 2025 General Assembly Meeting.

Please find the IFIA Activity Report with click on the attached file. This report covers all of IFIA’s activities throughout the year 2024.

Please click on the file:

Voting Request.
You are kindly requested to cast your vote to approve the IFIA Activities Report 2024.

Please find the IFIA Financial Report (Inducing IFIA balance sheets and IFIA Expenses Book) with click on the attached files. This report covers all of IFIA’s Financial throughout the year 2024.

Voting Request.
You are kindly requested to cast your vote to approve the IFIA Financial Report 2024.

In preparation for the upcoming structural cycle of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), this agenda item addresses the confirmation process for the Executive Committee members for the 2025–2027 term.

A list of nominees has been submitted by IFIA’s official and active members. Following a careful review, the IFIA Secretariat will select the final list of candidates who meet the necessary conditions, including:

1- Valid and official IFIA membership

2- Documented commitment to IFIA’s statutes, policies, and operational standards

3- Verified active participation and reliability

This finalized candidate list will be presented to the Executive Committee for approval by the current IFIA Exco members.
Upon approval, the selected candidates will be included on the official voting agenda of the IFIA General Assembly, which will be held on:

October 17, 2025 – Zagreb, Croatia

The General Assembly will conduct the final vote to elect the new Executive Committee members for the 2025–2027 term.

Voting Request
You are kindly requested to cast your vote to approve list of IFIA Exco candidates.

1. Australia – Dr. Mehdi Korki –  Australia Inventors Association Incorporated (AIAI)
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mr. Avdo Halilović  – Inventors Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina  (AIBIH)
3. Brazil – Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua  – Brazil International Innovative Inventors, Scientists and Entrepreneurs Association (ABIPIR)
4. Canada – Mr. Babak Khodaparast – First Institute of Canadian Inventors  (FICI)
5. China – Ms. Guo Yan – China Association of Inventions (CAI)
6. Croatia – Mr. Leo Pincan – Croatian Union of Innovators (CUI)
7. Czech Republic – Mr. Lukas Zmeskal – Czech Union of Inventors and Rationalizers(UIR)
8. Egypt – Dr. Mahmoud Hafez – Egyptian Council for Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property Protection (ECCIPP)
9. Germany – Mr. Winfried Sturm – German Inventors Association (DEV)
10. Iceland – Mrs. Elinora Inga Sigurdardottir – Icelandic Inventors Association (SFH)
11. India – Mr. Anand Kannan – India Yenilik Foundation (IYF)
12. Indonesia – Mrs.Megaria Agustina – Indonesian Invention and Innovation Promotion Association (INNOPA)
13. Iran – Mr. Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani – The First Institute of Inventors and Researchers in I.R. IRAN (FIRI)
14. Iraq – Mrs. Teriza Jasim Ridha –Iraqi Inventors and Innovators Society (IIIS)
15. Kuwait – Dr. Yahya Abd-ALkhudhur Hasan Abdal – Kuwait Science Club (KSC)
16. Latvia – Mr. Aldis Eglajs – Latvian Inventors Association (LIA)
17. Lebanon – Dr. Radwan Chouaib – National Association for Science and Research (NASR)
18. Libya – Mr. Jalal Saied Mohammed Alnakasah – Libyan Organization for the Promotion of Invention and Innovation (LOPII)
19. Malaysia – Dr. Augustine S H Ong – Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS)
20. Palestine – Dr. Karim A. Tahboub – Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence (HCIE)
21. Philippines – Mr. Ronald P. Pagsanghan – Filipino Inventors Society (FIS)
22. Poland – MS. Agnieszka Mikolajska – Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers (SPWiR)
23. Qatar – Dr. Adnan Fahad Rashed Al Ramzani Al Naimi – Qatar Science Club (QSC)
24. Romania – Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu – Romanian Inventors Forum (FIR)
25. Russia – Mr. Dmitry Zezuylin – Moscow Public City Organization of All Russian Society of Inventors and Rationalizers (MGO VOIR)
26. Serbia – Dr. Željko Zdravković –Belgrade Association of Inventors (BAI)
27. South Africa – Miss. Kemoneiloe Phatoli  – Institute of Inventors and Innovators (III)
28. Spain – Mr. Manuel Matellán – Spanish Association of Inventors (AEI)
29. Sri Lanka – Dr. Veranja Karunaratne – Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC)
30. Sweden – Mr. Carlos Rodriguez – Swedish Inventors Association (SUF)
31. Switzerland – Ms. Caroline Simonet – Palexpo
32. Thailand –  Dr. Unchalee Sanguanpong –  Association of Thai Innovation and Invention Promotion (ATIP)
33. USA –  Mr. Matthew Nuccio – United Inventor Association of America(UIA)
34. Vietnam – Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Research Institute for Creative Education (RICE)

Dear Executive Committee Members,

We respectfully submit for your review and vote the official proposal to establish the BRICS Committee under the supervision of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), as presented by the BRICS Academy of Future Skills in Xiamen, China.

Summary of the Proposal:
IFIA–BRICS Committee Roadmap and Operational Framework.

The Committee aims to create a structured platform for innovation, scientific exchange, and technological collaboration among BRICS countries and IFIA members. It is envisioned as a vehicle for expanding IFIA’s global reach, strengthening multilateral ties, and enabling impactful engagement across emerging markets.

Proposed Structure of the Committee:
Chairperson: Dr. Liu Zhenying (Member of the BRICS Business Council, China) will be appointed for a 4-year term. Upon completion of the term, IFIA will initiate a new election process for the next Chairperson.

Vice-Chairpersons: Selected rotationally from the core BRICS countries that are official IFIA members, based on nominations from the Chairperson. The final decision on appointments will rest with IFIA.

Secretariat: Operated by the BRICS Academy of Future Skills, Xiamen

National Representatives: 1–3 delegates per BRICS country

Working Groups: Thematic groups (e.g., innovation standards, competitions, commercialization)

Honorary Chairperson: IFIA President

Operational and Governance Framework under IFIA
As outlined in IFIA’s official conditions:

All operations must align with IFIA’s principles of transparency, neutrality, and scientific integrity.

Biannual performance and financial reports must be submitted to IFIA.

Participation is restricted to official IFIA members.

The Committee must refrain from any political or religious activities.

A shared digital platform shall be implemented for KPI tracking and oversight.

All project and headquarters expenses shall be fully covered by the Chinese BRICS representative and BRICS network.

If the BRICS office diverges from IFIA’s policies or governance resolutions, IFIA reserves the full right to dissolve the office, suspend operations, and revoke recognition.

Implementation Steps Upon Approval
Once approved by the Executive Committee, the following actions will be executed:

Issuance of IFIA’s official certificate of establishment

Appointment of Chair, Vice-Chairs, and national delegates

Signing of an official MoU between IFIA and the BRICS Secretariat

Launch of a dedicated BRICS Committee webpage on IFIA’s site

Execution of Year 1 action items (regional workshops, innovation showcases, BRICS Innovation Fund)

Voting Request
You are kindly requested to cast your vote regarding the formal establishment of the BRICS Committee under IFIA supervision.

Please indicate your response by selecting one of the following options:

I support the establishment of the BRICS Committee under the outlined terms

I do not support the establishment of the BRICS Committee

I require more time or information before making a decision

Decision Required:
Executive Committee vote on the proposed membership upgrade and Downgrade.

Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation Membership

Proposal:
To approve the upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation to Full Member status, in accordance with Articles 10(4), 14, and 16 of the IFIA Statutes.

Background:
India, Yenilik Foundation has formally requested an upgrade of its membership status based on substantial organizational reforms, strategic partnerships, consistent engagement with IFIA activities, and a strong commitment to fulfilling all member responsibilities. The institution has demonstrated readiness to actively participate in General Assemblies, pay annual membership fees, and submit regular activity reports.

Downgrade of Indian Innovators Association Membership to Corresponding Member

Proposal:
To downgrade the membership status of Indian Innovators Association to Corresponding Member, in accordance with Articles 10(4), 14, and 16 of the IFIA Statutes regarding member classification and compliance.

Background:
Indian Innovators Association has failed to meet its core obligations as an IFIA member. Specifically:

Lack of cooperation or engagement with IFIA over the past two years

Failure to pay annual membership fees for three consecutive years

Organizing events under the IFIA name without prior coordination or approval from the IFIA Secretariat

Despite multiple official reminders, the association has not taken corrective action. These ongoing violations are inconsistent with IFIA’s standards, responsibilities, and expectations of active membership.

Decision Required:
Executive Committee vote on the proposed downgrade Indian Innovators Association Full Membership to Corresponding Membership and Upgrade of India, Yenilik Foundation Corresponding Membership to Full Membership.

Background:
According to an official letter received from the Croatian Union of Innovation, the organization has formally informed the IFIA Secretariat that Mr. Leo will replace Mr. Zoran Baric as the official representative of Croatia in the IFIA Executive Committee.

Decision Required:
Acknowledgment and Approve the changing representative of Croatia in the current IFIA Executive Committee.

The IFIA General Assembly meeting is scheduled to take place on October 17th, 2025, from 16:00 to 18:00, followed by a dinner reception.

Details:

IFIA GA Meeting Date & Time: October 17, 2025 | 16:00–18:00

Venue: Hotel Intonational, Zagreb, Croatia
Address: Miramarska Cesta 24, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

Dinner reception: Hotel Intonational , Zagreb, Croatia October 17, 2025 | 18:30

What Covered by IFIA and Croatian Union of Innovators:

Hotel bookings: will be arranged by Croatian Union of Innovators the local organizing team at Intonational Hotel for 3 nights (October 15–18)

ARCA 2025: Exhibition Booths will be arranged by Croatian Union of Innovators the local organizing team, Each IFIA member will be offered a 6m² booth, free of charge and with no registration fee, for presenting up to 3 inventions

Event Venue: National and University Library, Zagreb, Croatia
Event Date: 16 to 18 October 2025

Dinner reception: Hotel Intonational , Zagreb, Croatia October 17, 2025 | 18:30

Airport pickup: Service for invitees.

Decision Required:
Acknowledgment and Approve the IFIA GA Meeting in Croatia, Zagreb.

Members:

• Mr. Avdo Halilovic / Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua / Brazil
• Ms. Guo Yan / China
• Mr.  Leo Pincan/ Croatia
• Mr. Lukas Zmeskal / Czech Republic
• Dr. Mahmoud Hafez / Egypt
• Mr. Winfried Sturm / Germany
• Mrs. Elinora Inga Sigurdardottir / Iceland
• Mr. Hossein Vaezi Ashtiani / Iran
• Mrs. Traiza Jasim Ridha / Iraq
• Ms. Megaria Augstina / Indonesia
• Dr. Yahya Abdal / Kuwait
• Mr. Radwan Chouaib / Lebanon
• Prof. Augustine S. H. Ong / Malaysia
• Prof. Kareem Tahboub / Palestine
• Mrs. Agnieszka Mikołajska / Poland
• Dr. Adnan Al Naimi / Qatar
• Dr. Andrei Victor Sandu / Romania
• Prof. N. M. S. Sirimuthu / Sri Lanka
• Mrs. Kemoneiloe Kim Phatoli / South Africa
• Mr. Hyowon Jeon / South Korea
• Mr. Carlos Rodriguez / Sweden
• Ms. Caroline Simonet / Switzerland
• Prof. Dr. Unchalee Sanguanpong / Thailand
• Mr. Matt Nuccio / USA

Please review the meeting agenda and submit your vote and your signature file to info@ifia.com by June 20, 2025.