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formative and scientific panels. The first day featured three
important panels: “Raising Awareness on Intellectual Property
(IP),” “A Discussion on Marketing and the Raising of Capital,”
and “Vibrant Journeys in Women’s Shoes,” where successful
women shared their insights and experiences. On the second
day, participants enjoyed scientific visits to two renowned
establishments. The first visit was to the Geothermal Energy
Exhibition, showcasing Iceland’s remarkable geothermal energy
infrastructure, which plays a pivotal role in sustainable devel-
opment. The second visit allowed attendees to experience the
unique LAVA SHOW, the world’s only live lava show, which ed-
ucates visitors about volcanic eruptions in a safe environment.
The grand finale of GlobalWIIN 2023 took place at GAMLA
BÍÓ, where attendees eagerly awaited the presentation of
awards to this year’s deserving winners. The event included
various award categories. Mr. Masoud Shafaghi presented a
symbol commemorating the 55 anniversary of the Interna-
th
tional Federation of Inventors’ Associations to Dr. Bola Ola-
bisi, the Founder and CEO of GlobalWIIN, and Maila Hakala,
the Founder of QUIN-Finland and former IFIA board member.
Additionally, the IFIA Best Innovation Award was granted to
Yuko Hiraga from Japan for the Repair Method CN6.0. This
innovation significantly extends the life of reinforced concrete
tanks by compacting their fine internal voids and neutralizing
the concrete to its original strongly alkaline state. http://
www.e-hiraga.com/
The event concluded with the presentation of GlobalWIIN 2023
awards in various categories, celebrating the outstanding
achievements of individuals and organizations in innovation.
GlobalWIIN’s 25th-anniversary celebration was a testament to
the remarkable contributions of women in the world of inno-
vation and their essential role in driving sustainable global
development.
IFIA Magazine Septeber 2023
For more information about GlobalWIIN and its initiatives,
please visit https://globalwiin.com.

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