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Inventor, author and entrepreneur Arlyne Simon says creative problem solving should be the foundation for every child's education. The earlier the better. The Intel Corporation biomedical engineer believes failure is a part of every invention's success, and that we need to learn how to fail to succeed.

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U.S. innovation the foundation of its history and success. To compete successfully in today's global economy two experts – one, the most cited business scholar - suggest that the nation will need to do a better job on innovation policy and value capture. The fate of the U.S. hangs in the balance.

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Stephen Key is a unique inventor and entrepreneur. He is also an licensing educator with thousands of students in more than 65 countries. His approach targets companies with an “open innovation” platform. These businesses, Key says, are hungry for new ideas and how to build and market them, whether they are patented or not. His product endorsers have included celebrities from Michael Jordan to Taylor Swift.  

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Songwriter and copyright activist, David Lowery, led a class action against Spotify for failure to pay songwriters and publishers fairly. He won a $43 million settlement. Copyright is not only about creator survival, it is about who gets to determine what is creative and what and how the market values it. 

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Two veteran IP journalists look at coverage of patent and other IP disputes and legislation. Are reporters sufficiently informed to write about IP developments? Can their sources and the publications they work unwittingly impede the accuracy of their coverage?

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Some technology companies embrace inventions and patents but other just stockpile them, more out of fear for how they may disrupt their leadership position. Some investors regard IP rights positively; others do not. After massive legislative and judicial weakening can patents still be relied upon to help generate reasonable returns? Veteran VC and technology investor Gary Lauder weighs in from Aspen. 

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National Science Foundation research shows that many R&D-oriented companies believe that trade secrets are more important than patents and copyrights. How did this happen and why are trade secrets growing in importance? Also, what do creators, employees and businesses need to know about trade secrets to compete. 

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Sam Ewen, head of CoinDesk Studios, discusses the various intersections of brand and virtual property in the digital age.

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Spinal surgeon and inventor, Gary Michelson, has generated 992 patents. The billionaire philanthropist is devoting his time and portion of his giving to an innovative approach to IP education for all.

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As a 27-year old Tiffany Norwood did something no other entrepreneur or inventor had accomplished: she raised $670 million dollars to fund a startup and build the first-ever global digital radio platform and launch three satellites into space. Norwood, who is one of the first successful black female tech entrepreneurs, is Founder and CEO of Tribetan an EdTech company focused on teaching entrepreneurship, innovation, and practical creativity to everyone.