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warm welcome to the distinguished guests. Mr. Shafaghi, on behalf of Alireza Rastegar,
GlobalWIIN 2023 featured an impressive line- the President of IFIA, highlighted the cru-
up of eight honorary speakers. The event cial role of GlobalWIIN and IFIA in foster-
commenced with the virtual presence of H.E. ing innovation, international collaboration,
Eliza Jean Reid, the First Lady of Iceland. and sustainable development. These orga-
Subsequently, Her Excellency was joined by nizations have been instrumental in bridg-
Ms. Bryony Mathew, British Ambassador to ing diverse communities and promoting
Iceland, representing the Foreign, Common- women’s participation in addressing global
wealth and Development Office, Reykjavík, challenges. Shafaghi continued, expressing
and Ms. Carrin F. Patman, U.S. Ambassador the IFIA’s commitment to collaboration and
in Iceland. They emphasized the significance gender balance in inventions and innova-
of innovation, creativity, and the pivotal role tions. He stated, “IFIA believes in the power
of women inventors and entrepreneurs in of collaboration. By sharing experiences,
global leadership and sustainable develop- technical knowledge, and resources, we’ve
ment. seen the incredible potential of collabo-
Three esteemed male guests were invited to rative innovation. Moreover, we’re acutely
address the gathering: Andri Heiðar Kristins- aware of the need for gender balance in
son from Digital Iceland, Chief Dele Momddu, the world of inventions and innovations. IFIA Magazine Septeber 2023
Chairman of Ovation International Nigeria, We’re committed to fostering an environ-
and Masoud Shafaghi, Strategic Planning and ment where both men and women can
Executive Office Manager from International contribute equally to advancing humanity.”
Federation of Inventors’ Associations-IFIA. The event continued with two days of in-

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