Women Inventors Shine at KIWIE 2024: A Global Celebration of Innovation and Creativity
Women Inventors Shine at Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition (KIWIE 2024)
From June 20 to June 22, the 17th Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition (KIWIE) took place at Hall 3, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Organized by the Korea Women Inventors Association (KWIA) with the cooperation of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the event successfully highlighted and celebrated the remarkable achievements of women inventors from around the globe.
This year’s KIWIE featured 400 innovative inventions and patent technologies developed by women from 20 countries, including Poland, Peru, Sri Lanka, Russia, Iran, Thailand, China, and many others. The expo provided a unique platform for these talented female inventors to present their groundbreaking work, foster international exchange, and establish a robust global network.
The “IP Wave for Creative Women Leaders 2024” session was a standout feature of the event. Held on June 21, this program empowered women inventors with advanced knowledge in intellectual property (IP) and innovation. Esteemed instructors from WIPO and South Korea delivered comprehensive sessions on various topics, such as global industrial market trends, the significance of IP, WIPO’s IP support policies, strategies for entering global markets, and inspiring success stories of women leaders in IP.
The event garnered substantial support from multiple governmental ministries, international organizations, and regional authorities. Key supporters included the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA), Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Korea Patent Attorneys Association, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea International Trade Association, Korea Invention Promotion Association, Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency, and Korea Institute of Patent Information.
KIWIE 2024 not only showcased the incredible creativity and innovation of women worldwide but also succeeded in increasing interest in women’s invention activities and strengthening the foundation for female inventors. The event facilitated knowledge and idea exchange, evaluated and awarded outstanding inventions, and promoted the distribution of exceptional innovations.
Since its inception in 2001, KIWIE has been dedicated to fostering the creativity and innovation of women worldwide. The Korea Women Inventors Association (KWIA) continues to play a pivotal role in this mission by supporting various activities, such as training and supporting women inventors, discovering and assisting everyday life inventions, and helping commercialize these innovations.
As the 17th edition concluded, KIWIE organizers and participants expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for the successful event. The expo not only served as a testament to the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the world of inventions but also inspired the next generation of creative minds and inventors.
The resounding success of KIWIE 2024 marks another milestone in the journey of empowering women in the field of invention and innovation. We look forward to future editions that will continue to celebrate the ingenuity and accomplishments of women inventors worldwide.