Second international innovation forum opens to support inventors

  • Date: 27-Feb-2021
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:UAE
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Second international innovation forum opens to support inventors

The forum will host dialogue and discussion sessions on applications of AI, modern innovation methodologies and intellectual property rights. Within its efforts to spread a culture of innovation, and as part of its participation in the UAE Innovation Month (Feb. 21-27 ), Dubai Customs inaugurated the 2nd International Innovation, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Economy and Dubai Customs for the second consecutive year. The forum aims to provide a periodic platform for innovators and inventors from inside and outside the country to interact with the relevant authorities from research centers, business incubators and private sector companies. The forum will host dialogue and discussion sessions on applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI); modern innovation methodologies; intellectual property (IP) rights; patent mechanisms and procedures; and other areas related to the development of an environment that promotes innovation and empowerment of owners of innovative projects, to help enhance their competitiveness. This year's edition will also have an open contest in which all community members can share their creative ideas and innovations on 5-minute videos. "The 2nd International Innovation Forum, organised in collaboration with Dubai Customs, serves as a platform for creative ideas and best practices and to raise awareness around the importance