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Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free pass for all visitors
Santa Clara Convention Center | 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
South Bay

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

IFIA OFFICE

Discover groundbreaking inventions, emerging startups, AI technologies, robotics, and future innovations at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2026.

This international innovation festival brings together inventors, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, universities, and technology enthusiasts from more than 30 countries around the world for two days of networking, exhibitions, and innovation showcases.

Event highlights include:

• International inventors and startups
• AI and deep tech showcases
• Robotics and future technologies
• Innovation exhibitions and competitions
• University and research presentations
• Investor and entrepreneur networking

Mission City Ballroom Hall, Santa Clara Convention Center, California
August 14–15, 2026

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*free pass for all visitors
Categories: **Annual Event**, Fairs & Festivals, In Person
Address: 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA

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