Live and virtual · Monday, November 16 · 10 AM to 4 PM ET Doors open in 00d 00h 00m 00s
The biggest inventor event of the year
UIA Day: a virtual day of education, inspiration and community, presented by the United Inventors Association

Every secret, tip, and strategy you need to succeed as an inventor in 2027.

16 experts 6 hours Nothing held back

To celebrate 36 years of the United Inventors Association, 16 inventors, founders, and industry insiders are opening their playbooks on everything from Amazon, patents, retail, marketing, social media, funding and more!

Elizabeth Dougherty Marshall Day Ginger King Carmine Denisco Jules Weldon Greg Rollett Jamie Renee Michael Sierzant
Featuring experts from the USPTO, the National Academy of Inventors, Grommet, and more
Here's the hard truth

Most inventions don't die because the idea was bad.

They die in the gap between the idea and the first sale. The inventor didn't know which patent to file, or if they needed one at all.

01They sank every last dollar into inventory before they had a single buyer.
02They couldn't tell whether Amazon was a launchpad or a money pit.
03They never figured out how to get a retail buyer to call them back.

Those mistakes cost inventors years and a lot of money. On November 16th, the people who already made, and overcame, them will show you how to skip them so you can be the next big UIA success story.

What you'll walk away with on UIA Day

Know whether Amazon will make you money or drain it, before you spend a dime on a launch
How to judge your invention like an investor, so you catch the blind spots that sink products before they cost you a fortune
Learn what makes people actually buy, so your product gets picked up instead of passed over
How to tap into the free USPTO resources most inventors never find, so you protect your idea without overpaying for help
The exact roadmap to help you go from idea to first sale, so you stop waiting for customers to find you and instead get them knocking down your door
The real secret to building buzz on social media without a big ad budget, so every post works like free advertising
Get the prototype-to-retail roadmap from an inventor in 2,200+ Tractor Supply stores, so you know what buyers expect before you pitch
Plus, you will get to plug into the support network that keeps inventors moving, so you never have to figure it out alone
Your all-day pass

A simple and small donation to the UIA gets you a front row seat to UIA Day.

Here's everything that comes with it.

1Live access to all 11 sessions. Drop in for the ones you need or stay all day.
2Every replay. Can't make a session live? Watch it later, on your schedule.
3Live-only gifts and giveaways. We have our speakers bringing special gifts and giveaways for the inventors who show up live.
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The lineup

11 sessions. 16+ speakers. All times Eastern.

10:00 AM
Welcome to UIA Day
36 years of UIA, what's ahead today, and why we're giving it all away.
Carmine Denisco
10:10 AM
Is Amazon Right for Your Product?
The real costs, the real opportunity, and how to prep for a launch that sells.
Michael Sierzant, Duke Kroll
10:50 AM
Finding Your Inventor Support Network
The organizations that open doors for inventors, and how to use them.
Jamie Renee, Jamie Spurrier
11:20 AM
Break and Audience Q&A
Bring your questions.
11:30 AM
Would You Invest in Your Own Invention?
Think like an investor and catch the blind spots that derail products.
Stacey Pierce, Jules Weldon
12:00 PM
Brilliant Ideas Don't Sell Themselves
What makes people buy, and how to turn innovation into profit.
Ginger King, Russ Barnes
12:45 PM
Lunch and UIA Fundraiser Spotlight
How UIA helps inventors, and how your donation fuels it.
Carmine Denisco
1:15 PM
Understanding the USPTO
The patent and trademark resources most inventors never tap.
Elizabeth Dougherty
1:45 PM
Every Child Is an Inventor
How to raise creative problem solvers and the next generation of inventors.
Madeline Stoddard, Kelly Shea
2:15 PM
Marketing Your Invention: From Idea to First Sale
Tell your product's story and get it in front of the right buyers.
Greg Rollett with UIA members and Grommet brands
2:55 PM
Go Viral (Without Going Broke)
Videos, posts, and AI tools that turn followers into customers.
Speakers announced soon
3:25 PM
From Product Development to Retail
Manufacturing, commercialization, and getting on store shelves.
Michael Preus, Marshall Day
3:50 PM
Closing Remarks and Call to Action
What to do next, and how to keep inventing.
UIA Leadership

Learn from inventors who've been there

Carmine Denisco
Carmine Denisco
President, UIA
Inventor, author, investor, and startup consultant whose products have sold in retail, on TV shopping, and through licensing deals. Named a top 5 emerging entrepreneur by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Michael Sierzant
Michael Sierzant
Founder, Otto Brothers
30+ years in retail, from Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdale's to SVP at Recom. Now helps inventors and emerging brands win on Amazon.
Greg Rollett
Greg Rollett
President, Grommet
Emmy Award-winning producer and best-selling author. Leads Grommet, the product discovery platform connecting makers and inventors with millions of shoppers.
Jamie Renee
Jamie Renee
Executive Director, National Academy of Inventors
Leads NAI's growth through strategic partnerships and member engagement, with a focus on bringing more people into the invention ecosystem.
Jamie Spurrier
Jamie Spurrier
Executive Program Officer, Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Runs the Hall of Fame inductee program, FIHF Museum, IGNITE, and Invention Convention Florida at USF. 15+ years building programs for innovators.
Stacey Pierce
Stacey Pierce
Co-Founder, A Salty Rim
Serial entrepreneur with 11 startups launched. Expert in product development, manufacturing, and strategy. Co-founder of the BoldSKY Foundation for female inventors.
Jules Weldon
Jules Weldon
Co-Founder, A Salty Rim
Business strategist and CEO of OME Gear. Former PwC consultant, national TV pitch competition winner, and TEDx speaker who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow.
Ginger King
Ginger King
Founder, The Beauty Shark Consulting
Cosmetic chemist with 30+ years in beauty. Helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into market-ready products. Featured in Inc. and Success Magazine.
Russ Barnes
Russ Barnes
Director of Education, UIA
Entrepreneur, author, and retired U.S. Air Force veteran. Creator of the Purposefully Profitable program for building profitable, scalable businesses.
Elizabeth Dougherty
Elizabeth Dougherty
Northeast Regional Outreach Director, USPTO
25+ years at the USPTO and a longtime advocate for independent inventors, startups, and small businesses.
Madeline Stoddard
Madeline Stoddard
Founder, inventHERS
STEM and invention educator with a decade of experience through IGNITE and Invention Convention Florida. Founded inventHERS to inspire the next generation of women inventors.
Kelly Shea
Kelly Shea
Director of Operations, UIA
Patented her first invention, DripLock, at 18. Orlando Business Journal 25 Innovators Under 25. Founder of Innovation Station Kits for young inventors.
Duke Kroll
Duke Kroll
Michael Preus
Michael Preus
Director of Engineering, Launchpad X
Has developed and launched hundreds of consumer products, holds 10+ patents, and has worked extensively with major retailers.
Marshall Day
Marshall Day
Founder, The Better Tool Company
Inventor of the RAK-O garden tool, sold in 2,200+ Tractor Supply stores. Top 5 at Alibaba Co-Create 2024 and a returning keynote speaker there.
Go Viral (Without Going Broke)
Social media panel
Speakers announced soon
Founded November 16, 1990 36 Years in your corner

The United Inventors Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on November 16, 1990. For 36 years, UIA has given independent inventors education, resources, and advocacy, and pushed the industry toward honest, ethical service providers.

UIA Day is our birthday. Instead of a cake, we're opening the playbook. Every dollar raised goes back into helping inventors turn ideas into reality.

Questions? Answered.

Do I have to attend all day?+

No. Use one link to join any session, any time between 10 AM and 4 PM ET.

What if I can't make it live?+

Every donor gets the replays. Live attendees also get speaker gifts and giveaways, so come live if you can.

How do I join?+

Right after you donate, you'll get the link on the thank-you page and in your confirmation email.

What's the minimum donation?+

$5. Donate more if you can. It all goes to helping inventors.

Is my donation tax-deductible?+

Yes. Donations for your registration are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The United Inventors Association (UIA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 43-1582960

Your invention deserves a real shot. Give it one on November 16.

Pick your amount, grab your seat, and help the next inventor get theirs.

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Live and virtual · Monday, November 16, 2026 · 10 AM to 4 PM ET