Sponsored by Qualcomm
IP Empower:
Expert Sessions & One-on-One Guidance
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Houston City College - West Loop Campus Auditorium
5601 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77081
10:00AM - 2:00PM
*Lunch will be provided - please register to reserve your lunch.
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, carola.medina@hccs.edu.
Program
West Loop Campus Map
Welcome to HCC West Loop Campus!
Our event will take place inside the Auditorium, room 101.
Please enter through the front doors and the auditorium will be on your right.
Parking for this event is free and readily available in front of the building. Please avoid parking in reserved spaces.
Speakers
Sponsors
A special thank you to Qualcomm for their generous support in making this event possible. Their commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection is helping to create a stronger, more secure future for creators and businesses alike. We are grateful for their partnership and support!
