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In an attempt to address the pressing problem
of global warming, International Federation of
Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and Korea Electric
Power Corporation (KEPCO) joined forces to or-
ganize the international energy exhibition “Bit-
garam International Exposition of Electric Power
Technology” (BIXPO).

BIXPO 2017 was held at the KDJ (Kimdaejung)
Convention Center in Gwangju, Korea from No-
vember 1 to 3, 2017 under the support of Minis-
try of Trade, Industry and Energy.

BIXPO 2017 convened over 4000 business lead-
ers and scholars from 50 different countries giv-
ing them the opportunity to share and learn
the latest energy technologies and look for new
business opportunities.

600 booths were occupied by the exhibitors
showcasing the latest technologies in the area
of energy and electricity. 30 international con-
ferences were held bringing together 4000 par-
ticipants. Over 150 cutting-edge inventions from
creative minds were showcased. Almost 60000
participants including buyers, entrepreneurs,
professionals, academic and industry leader-
ships from research institutes, organizations, and
IFIA member associations took part in the event.

BIXPO 2017 also helped the small and medium-
sized Korean companies find opportunities to
enter foreign markets by networking with for-
eign counterparts.

During the award ceremony, IFIA Best Invention
Medals were awarded in two different categories
of KEPCO Sector and Foreign Sector. “Momit Cool
and Mybudget” won IFIA Medal for the foreign
sector while The KECPO Sector prize was given
to:

1. CT Circuit Real-Time Monitoring Device for
154kV Transformer Protection System
2. High Performance Measurement System for
Location of Partical Discharge in GIS

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