Global
Invention
Forum
Invention
Forum
14-15 October 2026
Limassol
Limassol
Dear ladies and gentlemen!
We kindly invite you to take part in the Global Invention Forum (GIF-2026), which will be held on October 14-15, 2026, in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus.
The Forum is annually held with the support of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), and the International Innovation Club “Archimedes”.
The atmosphere of hospitality at the Forum will help you not only find reliable business
partners but also new friends.
Participation in the Global Invention Forum can lead to strengthening your position in the global community of inventors and expanding horizons for realizing your potential.
GIF-2026 program:
1. International Exhibition of Intellectual Activity Results and Means of Individualization: inventions, computer programs, databases, industrial designs, new goods and services
under a registered trademark;
2. Presentation of individual projects and inventions of national delegations;
3. Seminars, round-table discussions on relevant issues of inventive, patent-licensing and
innovation activities;
4. A competition program for GIF-2026 participants in various fields of innovation;
5. Cultural and educational program.
Participation in GIF-2026 will help you to strengthen international ties, establish new business contacts, attract investors to your projects, conclude agreements on long-term cooperation, present your achievements to the world scientific and technical community and the International Jury, receive well-deserved awards and recognition and open new horizons for the realization of your creative potential.
Applications for participation in the Global Invention Forum are accepted until October 1st, 2026.
We kindly invite you to take part in the Global Invention Forum (GIF-2026), which will be held on October 14-15, 2026, in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus.
The Forum is annually held with the support of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), and the International Innovation Club “Archimedes”.
The atmosphere of hospitality at the Forum will help you not only find reliable business
partners but also new friends.
Participation in the Global Invention Forum can lead to strengthening your position in the global community of inventors and expanding horizons for realizing your potential.
GIF-2026 program:
1. International Exhibition of Intellectual Activity Results and Means of Individualization: inventions, computer programs, databases, industrial designs, new goods and services
under a registered trademark;
2. Presentation of individual projects and inventions of national delegations;
3. Seminars, round-table discussions on relevant issues of inventive, patent-licensing and
innovation activities;
4. A competition program for GIF-2026 participants in various fields of innovation;
5. Cultural and educational program.
Participation in GIF-2026 will help you to strengthen international ties, establish new business contacts, attract investors to your projects, conclude agreements on long-term cooperation, present your achievements to the world scientific and technical community and the International Jury, receive well-deserved awards and recognition and open new horizons for the realization of your creative potential.
Applications for participation in the Global Invention Forum are accepted until October 1st, 2026.
Best regards,
The Directorate of Global Invention Forum
News
International Jury
- Wu Kou ChenPresident of International Alliance of Innovation Associations
Taiwan - Mark SheahanPresident, Institute of Patentees & Inventors Inventor in Residence, British Library
United Kingdom - Ljiljana PedišićMag.ing.cheming.
President of Croatian Inventors Network
Croatia - Sir Dr. NakaMatsChairman, World Genius Convention
Japan - Jong Hyun NamCEO Chairman Glami Co., Ltd
South Korea - Dr. Unchalee Sanguanpong, Assoc. Prof.President, Association of Thai Innovation and Invention Promotion (ATIP)
Thailand - Andrey ZhuravlevPh.D., Director, International Cooperation Center, Federal Institute of Industrial Property, Rospatent, Russian Federation
Russia - Fernando LopesPresident, Inventarium Science
Portugal - Ahmed Abdullah MajjanPresident of the Inventors Association
United Arab Emirates - Manli HsiehPresident, World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA)
Taiwan - Mirko MitićExecutive Director of the Serbian Organization of Inventors
Serbia
Terms of participation
Participation Fees
Participation
Includes the Entry fee, Participation in Global Invention Forum business program, participation in the Invention Competition & the Certificate of Global Invention Forum
€500
Per invention/project+1 participant
Each additional representative
Participation of the additional representative from the organization in the business program of the Forum (without provision of any extra project)
€150
Per 1 person
Exposition place
Exposition booth at the Forum venue (upon request in advance). The booth includes: 1 table, 2 chairs, back board 200x200cm (panel white 183cm x 98,5cm; clear space 181cm x 97cm), electricity, internet access
€300
Per booth
Correspondence participation
Includes Participation in the Invention Competition & the Certificate of Global Invention Forum (participation might be provided with an exposition booth as an extra option)
€350
Per invention/project
Services on participation in the Global Invention Forum include:*
— Participation of 1 representative in the International scientific-practical conference on relevant issues of the invention, patent-licensing activities and innovative activity and the business program of the Forum;
— Participation of 1 project in the International exhibition of intellectual property or intellectual property designations: inventions, computer programs, databases and industrial samples, trademarks and brand names – products and services manufactured under the proper trademark (brand), logotypes, corporate identity;
— Placement of the information about 1 exhibit in Catalogue of the Forum (up to 10 lines, font Times New Roman, size 12);
— Participation of 1 representative in the International scientific-practical conference on relevant issues of the invention, patent-licensing activities and innovative activity and the business program of the Forum;
— Participation of 1 project in the International exhibition of intellectual property or intellectual property designations: inventions, computer programs, databases and industrial samples, trademarks and brand names – products and services manufactured under the proper trademark (brand), logotypes, corporate identity;
— Placement of the information about 1 exhibit in Catalogue of the Forum (up to 10 lines, font Times New Roman, size 12);
— Participation package: 1 badge of the Forum participant which enables the participation in all the events of the Forum Business Program**, 1 Catalogue of the Forum, 1 Program of the Forum, 1 diploma of the Forum participant, informational and promotional materials;
— The opportunity to present the project in the form of open presentation on the respective platform of the Forum determined by the organisers;
— Participation of 1 project in the competition in the respective nomination;
— Participation of 1 representative of participating organization in the Official Award Ceremony.
— The opportunity to present the project in the form of open presentation on the respective platform of the Forum determined by the organisers;
— Participation of 1 project in the competition in the respective nomination;
— Participation of 1 representative of participating organization in the Official Award Ceremony.
* It is possible to purchase additionally an exposition place (booth) at the Forum venue (additional fee to be charged). 1 booth includes: 1 table, 2 chairs, fascial board, electricity).
** Participation of an additional representative from the organization in the business program of the Forum (without provision of an extra project) is possible through purchasing additional package "Participation in business program of the Forum".
For participants who paid their participation in Forum until July 30th, 2025 a special discount of 10% applies. In order to attract potential investors and partners for your projects, please provide the information about the projects in advance.
** Participation of an additional representative from the organization in the business program of the Forum (without provision of an extra project) is possible through purchasing additional package "Participation in business program of the Forum".
For participants who paid their participation in Forum until July 30th, 2025 a special discount of 10% applies. In order to attract potential investors and partners for your projects, please provide the information about the projects in advance.
IT and technology of data processing and storage
1
The projects compete for awards
in the following classes:
in the following classes:
Biotechnology, genetic engineering and medicine
Pollution control and environmental protection, waste management
2
3
Hygiene, cosmetics, veterinary
Agriculture and food industry
5
6
High technology and electronics
7
Extracting and processing of gas and oil
Industrial design
8
9
Construction and construction materials
10
Technology of new
and renewable energy sources
and renewable energy sources
Trademarks and brand names
11
12
(nomination "Trademark LEADER": products and services, manufactured under the proper trademark (brand name), logotypes, corporate identity of the companies)
Transport
13
Partners
Contacts
- Anna Bliznyuk