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Innovation by                           Protection

               Women Takes                             PȾ±«’ƕ&«ÂȘÈÍȘ±«s¤ƕPÍ»»±¾È
                                                       As with previous editions, KIWIE 2025 was support-
             Center Stage at                           ed by a broad coalition of national ministries, inter-

                  KIWIE 2025                           national organizations, and regional authorities. Key
                                                       supporters included the World Intellectual Property
                                                       Organization (WIPO), the International Federation of
                                                       Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), and several ministries
          The  18   Korea  International  Women’s  and  institutions within  Korea. Their  support  under-
                 th
          Invention Exposition (KIWIE 2025) was  scores the growing recognition of women’s contribu-
          held from May 22 to 24 at Hall 10 of Ex-     tions to science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
          hibition  Center  2,  KINTEX,  in  Goyang,  KIWIE 2025 was not only a celebration of innovation
          Republic  of  Korea.  Organized  by  the  it was also a hub of inspiration, empowerment, and
          Korea  Women  Inventors  Association  global exchange. As the world continues to embrace
          (KWIA) in collaboration with the Korean  diversity in innovation, events like KIWIE play a cru-
          Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the  cial role in shaping a more inclusive and creative fu-
          event once again served as a prominent  ture.
          global  stage  for  celebrating  women’s
          innovation  and  ingenuity.
          This year’s exposition featured an im-
          pressive  445  inventions  presented
          by talented women  inventors  from  16
          countries. Among them, 133 inventions
          were from Korea, while 312 inventions
          represented international participants,
          showcasing the truly  global  nature  of
          the  event.
          KIWIE  2025  provided  a  powerful  plat-
          form  for  women  inventors  to  exhibit
          their  groundbreaking  ideas,  connect
          with peers from around the world, and
          promote  international  cooperation  in
          innovation  and  intellectual  property.
          Educational  Program  Enhances  the
          Second  Day
          On the second day of the event, KIWIE
          2025  featured  a  special  educational
          program, offering valuable insights and
          practical knowledge to aspiring inven-                                                                 IFIA Magazine    September  2025
          tors and entrepreneurs. The session in-
          cluded the following topics:
          •The Secrets Behind a Successful Brand
          •Invention  and  Startup  Journeys  from
          Women  Entrepreneurs
          •Strategies  for  Intellectual  Property
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