IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration

Register

For questions or if you prefer an invoice for your registration, contact foundation@ipo.org.

Join Us!
December 15, 2026 | JW Marriott Washington, DC

Registration Information

  • $500 Individual Tickets 
  • Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $25,000. For additional information, please contact Kristen Lurye, klurye@ipo.org. 

IPO Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tickets and sponsorships are considered charitable contributions and are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 

This Annual Awards Celebration honors accomplishments in the fields of IP, innovation, and creativity. More than 300 IP practitioners, IP professionals, government officials, and attendees from all over the world take part in this fundraising event to support the work of IPOEF to further efforts of raising awareness of and appreciation for IP as a driver of innovation.

Winners to be announced late summer.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristen Lurye.

Diamond Lounge Sponsor:

Diamond Lounge Sponsors

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Emerald Table Sponsors:

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Sapphire Table Sponsors:

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General Sponsors:

General Sponsors

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Sponsorship Opportunities 

For more information about the 2026 event, please contact foundation@ipo.org.

Schedule of Events:

Accommodations

JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Online Reservation
Reservation Phone: 800-393-2503

IPOEF has reserved a block of rooms at JW Marriott hotel, where the event is taking place. You can make a reservation online to receive the IPOEF group rate of $254/night + a daily $35 Destination Fee + taxes for a single/double room. Hotel will offer the group discounted rate 3 days prior/post event dates, if available. Reservations must be made by Friday, November 20, 2026, or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. After November 20, rooms will be subject to availability at the standard hotel rate, if available.

For Questions

Contact Foundation Deputy Executive Director
Kristen Lurye, klurye@ipo.org or 202-507-4500

 

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