The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting Invention-Con 2021,  “The place for inventors, makers and entrepreneurs.” The event will cover “how different types of intellectual property (IP), such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, are critical to [a creator’s] business strategy.” Speakers include business and government experts who will talk “about turning ideas into innovations, protecting your work, and accessing valuable resources that can help you succeed in the marketplace.” Keynote speakers include Gitanjali Rao, inventor and TIME magazine’s 2020 Kid of the Year; and Serene Almomen, CEO of Senseware, who will share “personal stories of using science and technology to bring innovations to life.” Registration and additional information are available here. For questions or assistance, please email InnovationOutreach@uspto.gov.