Successful Outcome for IPITEX on Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024
2024 Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation and Technology Exposition (IPITEx) in “Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024”
The 25th Thailand Inventors’ Day theme for “Inventions and Innovations Lead the Country” organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation was completed successfully with more than 20,000 visitors, 1,500 inventions and innovations from both local Thai inventors and over 500 inventions and innovations from Asian and European countries.
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, graciously presided over the official opening ceremony of the Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024 on February 2nd, 2024 at BITEC Bangna, Bangkok, and bestowed the National Research Awards to recipients during the ceremony. The event is held to commemorate historical events and the royal patronage of Thai inventions. His Majesty also granted the ” Chaipattana Low-Speed Surface Aerator” invention patent, a device for adding nutrients to slow-moving water surfaces, in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the Father of Thai Inventions, along with showcasing exhibitions of works in research and innovation in various fields such as agriculture, medicine, quality of life, and elderly society. Additionally, there were exhibitions from youth inventors’ competitions; secondary school, vocational schools, and higher education, with over 600 inventions for the Thailand New Gen Inventors Award 2024.
In the afternoon of the same day, Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, delivered the keynote speech on “Research and Innovation as the Foundation for Sustainable Development Country” during the opening ceremony of Thailand Inventors’ Day 2024. Additionally, Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the National Research Council of Thailand, delivered a welcoming speech, accompanied by a congratulatory speech from Mr. Alireza Rastegar, President of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). Moreover, Mr. Permsuk Sutchaphiwat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, along with ministry executives and network organization executives, graced the ceremony with their presence.
On February 3rd, The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) warmly welcomed the international organization executives at the 2024 Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, and Technology Exposition (IPITEx), to foster the invention and innovation network between Thailand and international communities. Moreover, Dr. Wiparat De-ong, the Executive Director of NRCT, extended a warm welcome to the international organization executives, emphasizing the role of NRCT in promoting international cooperation in invention and innovation. This reflects a dedicated effort to tie Thai and international inventors, highlighting that such success would not be possible without collaboration from various countries, leading to cultural exchange and shared perspectives, enhancing friendly relations, and future cooperation between nations.
Additionally, Mr. Alireza Rastegar, President of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), commended and thanked NRCT for the fabulous event and highlighted that IPITEx serves as a prestigious platform for various countries’ annual plans. The collaboration in this event will further strengthen international relations, and raise ongoing knowledge exchange in the future.
On February 6th, the award ceremony for the 2024 Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exposition (IPITEx 2024) was organized. Dr. Wiparat De-ong, the Executive Director of NRCT, presided over the ceremony, with esteemed guests and executives from the NRCT also in attendance. International inventors and researchers enthusiastically participated in the award ceremony held at the main stage, Event Hall 101, BITEC Bangna, Bangkok.
Dr. Wiparat De-ong, the Executive Director of NRCT, stated that the NRCT is committed to continuously promoting the participation of international and Thai inventors and researchers in presenting their inventions and innovations at the Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exposition (IPITEx) held annually as part of Thailand Inventors’ Day. The goal is to inspire inventors and researchers both domestically and internationally, leading to the development of innovative inventions and serving as a motivation for young inventors.
This effort also aims to facilitate knowledge and experience exchange among international inventors. The success of this year’s event in terms of participation and the quality of exhibited inventions reflects the fruitful collaboration between international and Thai inventors.
The Grand Prize winners for this year’s event include:
“Mobile High-capacity Oxygen Generator for Positive Pressure Ventilator” by the King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand”
“Increase Oil Production with Electric Desalter’s Reliability Improvement using U-Channel Electrode Clamp in DS7 West Qurna 1 Field (Iraq)” by PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesian Invention and Innovation Promotion Association (INNOPA), Indonesia”
Additionally, there were four recipients of The Outstanding International Invention & Innovation Award, including inventions and innovations from Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), Chulalongkorn University, The First Institute of Researchers and Inventors in I.R.IRAN (FIRI), and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
Moreover, the ASEAN Excellence Invention and Innovation Award and the International Young Inventor Award were presented to inventors from the Malaysian Invention & Design Society (MINDS) from Malaysia.
The NRCT also presented 25 NRCT Special Awards and Medal Prizes (Gold, Silver, and Bronze), showcasing a diverse range of works from 25 countries represented by 30 organizations including Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Egypt, Hong Kong-China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Macao-China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sudan, United Kingdom, and Vietnam, and 38 organizations from Thailand. This collaboration was instrumental in the success of this event and aims to foster new international cooperation to expand the network and diversity of future exhibitions.