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IFIA Secretariat with the name of another company as the final partner.
This agenda item was unanimously approved by all participating members.

2. Strategic Event Proposal – Saudi Arabia International Invention Festival 2026
The proposal to organize the Saudi Arabia International Invention Festival (SAIIF) in Jeddah
from 11–15 April 2026 was discussed.
The event will be held under the patronage of IFIA and as a branch of the Silicon Valley In-
ternational Invention Festival (SVIIF).
The full budget of the event will be covered by the Saudi partner, and booths and registra-
tion for all IFIA members will be provided free of charge.
Preparations will be jointly managed by a team appointed by the IFIA President and a team
from Saudi Arabia. The jury panel and keynote speakers will be selected by the IFIA Presi-
dent and the Secretariat. International inventors’ participation will be coordinated by IFIA,
while the Saudi inventors’ delegation will be coordinated by the local Saudi partner.
Furthermore, domestic supporters and national companies will be mobilized by the Saudi
partner, while international supporters and partners will be coordinated by IFIA. A joint or-
ganizing committee between IFIA and the Saudi partner will also be established to oversee
all administrative and organizational tasks leading up to the event.
The festival is scheduled for April 2026 in Jeddah, and the exact venue and final dates will
be communicated to all IFIA members in due course.
A five-year cooperation agreement between IFIA and the Saudi partner will be drafted by
the IFIA Secretariat and, after approval, will be sent to the Saudi side for review and signa-
ture.
This agenda item was unanimously approved by all participating members.

3. New Membership Application – Lebanese School in Kinshasa
Presented by Mr. Maher Osman, IFIA-Certified Inventor. The request for affiliation of the
Lebanese School in Kinshasa as a corresponding member institution was submitted, in-
cluding an overview of their past participation and contributions.
This agenda item was unanimously approved by all participating members.

4. Proposal for Strategic Collaboration with China Health Charity Foundation (CHCF)
The CHCF, a newly accredited ECOSOC Consultative Status holder, was introduced. An over-
IFIA Magazine September 2025 This agenda item was unanimously approved by all participating members.
view of its mission, global offices, and outreach in health and development was presented,
followed by a proposal to explore formal collaboration channels with IFIA.

5.Organizational and Logistical Arrangements for IFIA General Assembly Meeting – October
17, 2025
The IFIA General Assembly meeting is scheduled to take place on October 17th, 2025, from
16:00 to 18:00, followed by a dinner reception.

IFIA GA Meeting Date & Time: October 17, 2025 | 16:00–18:00

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