Seoul International Invention Fair 2026
Seoul International Invention Fair 2025 – Overview
The Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2025) will be held from 3 to 6 December 2025 at COEX, Seoul. Organized by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) under the patronage of the City of Seoul, WIPO and IFIA, the fair gathers inventors, researchers, manufacturers, investors and licensing firms from around the globe. It serves as a gateway for innovators to enter the world market and to secure partnerships, funding and commercial deals.
Main Exhibit Categories
| Category | Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| General Inventions | New products, prototypes and technologies across all sectors; open‑showcase for all IFIA members. |
| Green Inventions | Eco‑friendly solutions, renewable‑energy devices, waste‑reduction technologies and sustainable materials. |
| Medinnovation | Medical‑device breakthroughs, health‑tech applications, diagnostics and tele‑medicine tools. |
| Innovation Standard (2ICW) | Exhibits adhering to the IFIA Innovation Standard, demonstrating measurable impact and market readiness. |
| IP Panorama & Online Marketplace | Interactive stations for intellectual‑property filing, licensing negotiations and digital showcase of patents. |
| World Competitions Hall | Live judging of award categories (Cash Prize, Memorial Medal, International Order of Merit) with jury board participation. |
| Education & Training Zone | IFIA Academy courses, SIGI workshops, and WIPO‑IAP/ADR sessions on grant funding and commercialization. |
Visitor Benefits
- Direct access to manufacturers, investors and licensing firms.
- Opportunities to win IFIA awards and cash prizes.
- Networking with global innovators, policy makers and IP experts.
- Workshops on grant funding, IP strategy and market entry.
How to Participate
All IFIA members, inventors and innovators are invited to register via the SIIF website (http://www.kipa.org/siif_en/index.jsp). For inquiries contact [email protected] or call +82 2 3459 2811.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Seoul - Coex 513, Yeongdong-daero,Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06164, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Korea