Awards Celebration

Join IPO Education Foundation for an In-Person Awards Celebration!

This Annual Awards Celebration honors accomplishments in the fields of IP, innovation, and creativity. More than 500 IP practitioners, IP professionals, government officials, and attendees from all over the world take part in this fundraising event to support the work of IPOEF to further efforts of promoting innovation and creation by, within, and for underserved, diverse populations. This year the event will take place at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

Attire is black tie optional.

For questions, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristen Lurye, klurye@ipo.org.

Nominate an Honoree!

The IPO Education Foundation Nominations Committee is accepting nominees until April 26. You can submit your recommendation for Inventor of the Year here, or email Foundation@ipo.org directly.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristen Lurye.

Diamond Lounge Sponsors:

Emerald Table Sponsors:

Sapphire Table Sponsors:

General Sponsors:

Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information about the 2024 event or to view the Sponsorship Kit, contact Kristen Lurye.

Schedule of Events: Coming Soon

Accommodations: Information Coming Soon

Support IP Education by Making a Donation

Please consider making a gift to IPO Education Foundation. IPO Education Foundation is creating new programs to address the challenges unique to those from underrepresented communities and provide them with information and access to resources that will enable them to innovate and acquire IP to protect their ideas, thereby creating economic prosperity.

With your support we can continue to deliver high quality and effective programming,
Create new programs to expand our impact to underserved, diverse communities, and
Roach a broader audience about the importance of IP.

Check back for updates about new programs and activities.