Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to resources, business experts, and accomplished innovators? Then join us for our free, flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs. 

Don’t miss Invention-Con 2024, coming virtually (August 16 only) and in person August 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 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. 
• Join us for a 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.
• Participate in activities for all ages.

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

View the agenda for each day of the conference and register 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.