USPTO Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld will deliver the keynote address at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), held in Houston April 10-11 at JW Marriott Galleria. Commissioner Hirshfeld will also induct, with NAI President Paul Sanberg, the newest class of NAI fellows.
A longtime collaborator with the USPTO, the NAI brings together innovative thought leaders from organizations worldwide who are making a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society. The annual meeting features stimulating presentations and networking and culminates in the formal NAI Fellows Induction Ceremony at the Space Center Houston. The NAI honors and empowers the world’s brightest innovators and professionals by creating powerful connections between them, generating a momentum that will enhance and transform our innovation ecosystem.
For more information, registration, and a full list of speakers and events, please visit the meeting website.