Register today for Invention-Con 2024: August 16 -17

Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and accomplished innovators? Don't miss our free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs.  

Join us for Invention-Con 2024, coming virtually (August 16 only) and in person August 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. 

• Learn how accomplished innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners use IP to achieve success
• Discover resources available to assist at every stage of your journey 
• Connect with experts who can help you develop a strategy for your innovation, from idea to market 
• Participate in the USPTO headquarters open house and resource fair to talk with patent and trademark subject matter experts, tour our Public Search Facility, and learn more about free resources
• Enjoy activities for all ages with the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, National Crime Prevention Council Go For Real campaign, and the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center's Spark!Lab team

Tailored for the independent inventor and entrepreneur community, our marquee event brings inspiration and resources directly to you.

Register and view the agenda for each day of the conference on the day one and day two event pages. For more information, or if you have any questions or comments, please email us at inventioncon@uspto.gov.