2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

Don’t miss the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) 2021 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 13, from 1–4 p.m. ET. This event is a great chance for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and intellectual property (IP) professionals to learn about resources available to the Hispanic innovation community.

Register early for this special free online event.

Take this opportunity to:

• Hear from a successful inventor about how IP can be a key to your success
• Learn about building networks in your community and finding mentors
• Discover USPTO resources for inventors and entrepreneurs

Agenda

(All times ET)

1–1:04 p.m. Welcome and overview

Sean Wilkerson, Innovation Outreach Program Manager, Office of Innovation Outreach, USPTO

1:05–1:10 p.m. USPTO leadership greetings

David L. Berdan, performing the functions and duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO

1:10–1:45 p.m. Fireside chat: Inspiring leadership

Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

Nestor Ramirez, Technology Center Director, USPTO (moderator)

1:45–1:50 p.m. Break

1:50–2:35 p.m. Fireside chat: Inside the mind of an innovator

Leandro Margulis, innovator and inventor of a durable radio-frequency identification (RFID) device that tracks high-value assets through harsh environments

Marivelisse Santiago-Cordero, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Commissioners for Patents, USPTO (moderator)

2:35–2:40 p.m. Break

2:40–3:40 p.m. Panel: Connecting to a community – A conversation about building networks and finding mentors

Jennifer Garcia, COO, Latino Business Action Network, Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative

Olga Camargo, CEO and founder, FARO Associates LLC and Board Chair, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)

Susana G. Baumann, President, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief, Latinas in Business Inc.

Tito Leal, CFO, Prosperity Lab

Juan Valentin, Education Program Advisor, Office of Education, USPTO (moderator)

3:40–4:00 p.m. Closing/USPTO resources for innovators and entrepreneurs

Sean Wilkerson, Innovation Outreach Program Manager, Office of Innovation Outreach, USPTO

This program is presented by the Office of Innovation Outreach. For more information, please contact HispanicInnovation@uspto.go.