IWIS 2024: A Global Hub for Innovation and Technological Exchange
IWIS 2024 Report
From October 14 to 16, the XVIII International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS) 2024 showcased the very best of global innovation, bringing together a vibrant community of experts, creative thinkers, and technology enthusiasts from over 18 countries. Held under the Honorary Patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and in partnership with the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), this year’s event highlighted more than 200 groundbreaking ideas, each with the potential to drive substantial advancements in technology.
Organized by the Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers, IWIS 2024 featured pioneering solutions from over 100 scientific entities, including research institutes, universities, and individual inventors. An international jury recognized exhibitors with gold, silver, and bronze medals for their impressive innovations.
Among the distinguished participants, the Grand Prix Award was granted to Dr. Shahriar Nazari, Dr. Nima Hadadian and Dr. Foroohe Bayatparidary from Iran for their invention, the “Fat Membrane Production and Processing Device.” This innovative device produces a fat membrane containing stem cells and growth factors sourced from the individual’s own body, offering promising applications in treating wounds, scars, burns, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical repair.
The Special Award for the Best National Invention was presented to the Cracow University of Technology’s Department of Materials Science for their “Polymer-Peptide Mask Modified with Zinc Nanoparticles,” designed to promote skin regeneration. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi received the Best Foreign Invention Award for their eco-friendly, recycled polymer-based hollow products, underlining the event’s global reach and commitment to sustainable innovation.
This year’s IWIS also hosted the 13th edition of the World Competition of Chemical Inventions, organized by IFIA and the Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers. The top prize in this prestigious competition was awarded to the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology from Poland for their novel method of modifying the EG01377 molecule, a development expected to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical applications.
The diversity of participating nations including Croatia, Iran, Ukraine, Romania, Armenia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, the United States, and Thailand underscored the event’s role as a hub for intercultural exchange in the field of innovation. Complementing the exhibition were thought-provoking lectures on intellectual property and innovative technologies, which inspired in-depth discussions and broadened the perspectives of attendees.
The XVIII International Warsaw Invention Show IWIS 2024 was not only a stage for presenting novel ideas but also a vibrant space where knowledge and inspiration fostered an environment ripe for technological progress. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, partners, and contributors who made this event a resounding success.