KIWIE 2024 – Goyang, KINTEX, Republic of Korea

From June 20 to June 22, the 17th Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition (KIWIE) took place at Hall 3, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Organized by the Korea Women Inventors Association (KWIA) with the cooperation of the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the event successfully highlighted and celebrated the remarkable achievements of women inventors from around the globe.

This year’s KIWIE featured 400 innovative inventions and patent technologies developed by women from 20 countries, including Poland, Peru, Sri Lanka, Russia, Iran, Thailand, China, and many others. The expo provided a unique platform for these talented female inventors to present their groundbreaking work, foster international exchange, and establish a robust global network.

The event garnered substantial support from multiple governmental ministries, international organizations, and regional authorities. Key supporters included the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA), Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Korea Patent Attorneys Association, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea International Trade Association, Korea Invention Promotion Association, Korea Intellectual Property Strategy Agency, and Korea Institute of Patent Information.