Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Time: 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
*Lunch will be provided – please register to reserve your lunch. 

Houston City College – West Loop Campus Auditorium
5601 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77081

Join us for an insightful day focused on the essential strategies for protecting your intellectual property. Learn about the latest resources, tools, and best practices to safeguard your creative assets. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, or business leader, this conference will equip you with the knowledge to secure your ideas and innovations.

This event will also offer a special opportunity for interested parties to talk to patent attorneys in 1-on-1 appointments for 15 minutes.

If you would like to talk to a patent attorney, please book your appointment at registration by following the prompts. Limited spots available. 

Don’t miss out on expert advice to ensure your intellectual property is well protected in today’s fast-paced market.

Keynote: Future-Proofing Your Business: Building an IP Roadmap

Keynote Speaker: Carlyn Burton, Partner, Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton 

For questions about this event, please contact carola.medina@hccs.edu.