ABOUT TISIAS · TORONTO, CANADA

Canada’s global gateway for invention, innovation, and international achievement.

Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills connects inventors, students, researchers, organizations, and global partners through iCAN Toronto, international invention exhibitions, delegation activity, and practical commercialization support.

2013

TISIAS established in Toronto

2016–2025

iCAN 10-year legacy completed

2026

iCAN 11th edition continues

Global

International exhibitions, juries, partners & delegations

TISIAS AT A GLANCE

Toronto-based, globally active, and built for inventors who want the world stage.

TISIAS was founded to create a Canadian innovation hub that gives inventors and innovators access to international exhibitions, award opportunities, global partners, education, media exposure, and commercialization networks.

01

Organizer of iCAN Toronto

Annual international invention innovation competition based in Canada.

02

International Delegation Work

Canadian representation across invention expos, conferences, awards, and juries.

03

ESP & Event Support

Practical participation support for inventors and organizations joining global events.

04

Global Relationship Network

Long-term connections with associations, universities, leaders, and innovation groups.

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LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Moonsuk Chang: the face behind TISIAS, iCAN Toronto, and Canada’s international invention presence.

As TISIAS Chairman and iCAN Organizer, Moonsuk Chang’s work stretches across event organization, delegation leadership, international jury activity, award networks, inventor support, and cross-border partnerships.

iCAN FounderCanadian DelegationInternational Exhibition ActivityInnovation Network Builder

iCAN 2016–2025 LEGENDARY RECORD

Ten years of iCAN made Canada a recognized stage for global invention competition.

Before the 11th edition in 2026, iCAN built a decade of history as a successful annual Canadian invention competition organized through TISIAS leadership.

iCAN history 2016 to 2018 and legacy
2016

The iCAN journey begins

Toronto becomes the home base for a Canadian international invention competition.

2017–2018

Global delegation growth

TISIAS expands relationships through overseas exhibitions, juries, delegations, and partner events.

2019

International momentum

The network accelerates through invention expos, special awards, and global partner participation.

2020–2022

Resilient event leadership

iCAN continues through changing global conditions while keeping inventors connected to Canada.

2023–2025

10-year legacy milestone

A decade of iCAN records becomes proof of long-term commitment, execution, and international trust.

2026

11th edition ahead

The next chapter continues with iCAN 2026 and expanded TISIAS international support.

CANADA BOOTH · WORLD STAGE

From Toronto to international exhibition floors around the world.

Booth history, delegation activity, photos, certificates, awards, and international relationships all tell the same story: TISIAS is an active Canadian presence in the world invention community.

Moonsuk Chang booth history from 2015 to 2026

RECENT INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

A visual timeline of continued global activity.

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GLOBAL RELATIONSHIPS

International partners, exhibitions, awards, and people connected through years of activity.

Selected highlights from global invention events and collaboration routes where TISIAS has built presence and recognition.

IPITEx Thailand

IPITEx Thailand

Years of connection with the Thailand invention community and Asian international exhibition networks.

EUROINVENT Europe

EUROINVENT Europe

European innovation exposure through international invention fairs, juries, awards, and institutional partners.

INOVA Croatia

INOVA Croatia

Representation of Canadian innovation at established European invention exhibitions and delegations.

IWIS / Poland

IWIS / Poland

Creative invention presentation and international award experiences across European partner platforms.

KIDE / Taiwan

KIDE / Taiwan

Education, youth creativity, and invention leadership connections with Taiwanese organizations and events.

FICI / Asia Network

FICI / Asia Network

Cross-border relationships supporting inventors, organizations, and innovation recognition worldwide.

RECOGNITION & TRUST

Achievements, certificates, badges, and international recognition reinforce the TISIAS story.

The Introduction page now links the society’s identity with proof of activity: awards, verified recognition, certificates, historical participation, and a decade of iCAN event delivery.

View Achievements

THE NEXT CHAPTER

TISIAS continues to represent Toronto, Canada on the international invention stage.

With iCAN 2026 as the 11th edition and a decade of records behind it, TISIAS is positioned as a Canadian organizer, connector, and global innovation platform for inventors who want to reach beyond borders.