IFIA President Curriculum Vitae
Alireza RASTEGAR: Curriculum Vitae
Alireza RASTEGAR
President, International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA)
www.alirezarastegar.com | president@ifia.com
Professional Summary
Alireza Rastegar is an internationally recognized Iranian inventor, author, and entrepreneur. Since 2014, he has served as President of the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), leading global initiatives in innovation and intellectual property across 70+ countries. He is the Founder & CEO of the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) and a member of the Forbes Business Council.
Key Roles
- President, IFIA (2014 – Present) – Leadership of IFIA, partnerships with WIPO, UNIDO, UNCTAD.
- Founder & CEO, SVIIF (2017 – Present) – Organizer of a leading global invention festival in California.
- Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (BIP Asia Forum) – Since 2022.
- Forbes Business Council Member (2023 – Present) – Contributor of articles on innovation and leadership.
- Committee Member, WIPO IAP Jury – Selection of Best Patent awardees.
Education
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Europe CIP & Ministry of Science (2015–2016).
- MBA & Graduate in Product Technology, University of Tehran & College of Alameda (California).
Books & Publications
Author of 8+ books on innovation and IP, including:
- Startups, Innovation and Future World (2023)
- Creativity and Innovation in the Era of COVID-19 (2023)
- Challenging and Opportunities for Innovation Management (2019)
Published articles in Forbes Business Council: - The Paradox of Innovation: Embracing the Skill of Unlearning (2025)
- How Leaders Can Find Uninterrupted Focus (2025)
Awards & Honors
- WIPO Best Innovator Award (2006)
- ISESCO Technology Prize (2003)
- Gold Medal, Geneva International Inventions Festival (2004)
- KFAS Gold Medal, Kuwait (2008)
- Genius Medal, Budapest (2012)
- Khwarizmi International Award (2000, 2001, 2003)
- Certificates of recognition from South Korea, China, India, Thailand, Romania, Russia.
Expertise
- Innovation & Intellectual Property
- International Relations & Partnerships
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
