Wednesday, March 24: Investing in innovation

Don't miss the next free, online installment of the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES), “Investing in innovation,” coming next Wednesday, March 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Tune in to learn about funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Register for this program.

Attendees will learn about:

• Small business loans to help launch your vision
• Understanding crowdfunding
• Other investment funding sources for aspiring entrepreneurs

Moderator

Hope Shimabuku, Director of the USPTO's Texas Regional Office

Guests

• Natalie Madeira Cofield, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, Small Business Administration
• Elizabeth Galbut, Founding Partner, SoGal Ventures
• Ruth Hedges, CEO, Crowdfundingroadmap Inc
• Corinne Hodges, CEO, Association of Women’s Business Centers

The WES will offer engaging, expert panels on Wednesdays throughout Women’s History Month. Check the WES program page for updates.

The WES is presented by the USPTO’s Office of Innovation Outreach. For questions or assistance, please contact WES@USPTO.GOV. 

Next Wednesday: Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES) -- Resources for protecting your intellectual property

Don't miss the next free, online installment of the 2021 annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES), “Resources for protecting your intellectual property” coming Wednesday, March 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. Take this opportunity to learn about programs, resources, and information that can help you protect your creative work. Register for this program.

Attendees will learn about:

• Government resources to assist inventors
• Free legal services
• Support for small business owners

Moderator

Heidi Kelley, Technology Center Operations Manager, USPTO

Guests

• Jennifer Harchick, Staff Attorney, Office of Enrollment and Discipline, USPTO
• Benjamin Nils Hardman, Senior International Trade Specialist–Detail, Office of Standards and Intellectual Property, Industry & Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Jason Lott, Attorney Advisor for Trademarks Customer Outreach, Trademarks, USPTO
• Jennifer Shieh, Chief Scientist and Program Manager, Office of Innovation and Technology, Office of Investment and Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration

The WES will offer engaging, expert panels on Wednesdays throughout Women’s History Month. Check the WES program page on the USPTO website for updates.

The WES is presented by the USPTO’s Office of Innovation Outreach. For questions or assistance, please contact WES@USPTO.GOV.

Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium on March 3, 2020

Attend the free Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium at the USPTO and learn about the resources and services available to assist and support women inventors and entrepreneurs.

The symposium will take place at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandra, Virginia. Registration is required for in-person attendance or you can watch it online via Livestream.

See Program Agenda