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The Global Women Inventors & Innovators versary, including Conference, Study Visits,
Network (GWIIN) is an international organi- and Gala Awards Ceremony on the 6th and
zation that promotes and supports wom- 7 of September 2023 in Reykjavik, Iceland,
th
en inventors and innovators from around Under The Theme Women For Solutions And
the world. The network aims to provide a Sustainability.
platform for women to showcase their in- This year, the ceremony will be held with
ventions, share knowledge and experiences, the presence of honorary guests, including
and connect with like-minded individuals. H.E. Eliza Jean Reid, the first lady of Iceland,
GWIIN organizes conferences, workshops, Alireza Rastegar, the president of IFIA, Jar-
and networking events to bring togeth- thrudur Asmundsdottir Head of Innovation
er women inventors and innovators. These and Technology, Business Iceland Islandss-
events serve as opportunities for participants tofa, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir Ministry
to present their inventions, discuss emerging of Higher Education, Science, and Innova-
trends and technologies, and engage in col- tion Iceland (TBC), Hanna Birna Kristjánsdót-
laborative discussions. The conferences of- tir Chair and Co-Founder of the Reykjavik
ten feature keynote speeches from success- Global Forum / Senior Advisor UN Women /
ful women inventors and innovators, panel Former Minister & Mayor Reykjavik, Iceland,
discussions, and interactive sessions. Allison Mages Head, IP Commercialization
The Global Women Inventors & Innovators Section, IP for Business Division, IP and In-
Network aims to foster a supportive and novation Ecosystems Sector, WIPO, Switzer-
empowering environment for women in the land,
field of invention and innovation. It encour- It will be an exciting opportunity for women
ages women to pursue their creative ideas, inventors and innovators to come together,
offers mentorship and guidance, and helps share their work, and collaborate with oth-
them navigate the challenges often faced by ers in the field.
women in these domains. You can visit the official GWIIN website and
The Global Women Inventors & Innovators contact the organizer directly for more in-
Network is organizing the 25 Annual Anni- formation about this event.
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