The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation
Together, we honor the newest National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees.
Each year, we welcome a new class of Inductees who have made exceptional contributions to society. Hosted in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and our sponsors, our Induction event gives you the opportunity to celebrate alongside the world’s foremost inventors.
Partner with us today and confirm your presence at Induction
As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy an array of benefits while supporting the future of innovation in our country. Join top corporations, organizations and intellectual property leaders in recognizing the world’s greatest innovators.
2024 Induction Event Highlights
We invited the world's brightest minds to celebrate our 2024 Inductees, their achievements and their lasting impact.
Our black-tie dinner, awards ceremony and Innovation Celebration After Party were held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. Attendees heard inspirational stories and made countless extraordinary memories.
Relive the best and brightest moments
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Honor Sponsors
The Amos E. Joel Young Inventors Fund
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Bombardier
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Mary Beth Carroll & Dr. Keith Wilson
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Richard W. Pogue
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Walt Disney Imagineering
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Inspire Sponsors
Dr. Jean Bailey, in memory of Clyde E. Bailey, Sr.
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Deloitte
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Finnegan
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MacSmith STEM Enterprises
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National Summer Learning Association (NSLA)
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Gary & Patty Sharp
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Thompson Coburn LLP
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Dr. Margaret M. Wu
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Challenge Sponsors
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
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Ruth & Donald Keck
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Micron
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Drs. Sumita and Sam Mitra
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Morgan State University
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O'Melveny
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Lisle M. Buckingham Fund at Akron Community Foundation
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Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner
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Russ & Phyllis Slifer
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Karen & Frank Steininger
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University of Pittsburgh
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Jim & Marlene West
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Tom Wolf
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