Working with our partners at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the REC Foundation celebrates Native American Heritage Month by highlighting indigenous people in various domain...
3rd Annual Southwest Native American Showcase sponsored by Amazon and Google
All Native American and Indigenous Teams are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Native American Showcase Events – November 18-19, 2022 in Whiteriver, Arizona. Teams will...
As part of Hispanic Heritage month (September 15-October 15) the REC Foundation is highlighting Hispanic members of the VEX robotics community. We recently sat down with Patricia Cortez, an educator ...
Former Participant Katie Frank Named St. Cloud Technical and Community College’s VEX Robotics Coordinator
During high school, I competed on a VEX Robotics team. During this time, I had many opport...
VEX Robotics World Championship Announces Elementary, Middle School, and High School Champions
Robotics teams from around the globe are recognized at the world’s largest robotics competition
Greenville, TX – May 17, 2022: The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation’s VEX Robot...
Young Innovators Compete at the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation’s VEX Robotics World Championship
World’s largest robotics competition with more than 28,000 attendees from 36 nations celebrates hands-on STEM education through robotics.
GREENVILLE, Texas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire...
Women’s History Month 2022: Women Leaders in our Community
March is Women’s History Month! This month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers of the past and the current women in STEM who are making history by inspiring our robotics community and paving the way ...
Great job to all students from all over the globe who participated in this year’s 2022 Online Challenges! We are so proud of all the entries we saw and we are excited to share this year’s...
An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying.
Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.
2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders
Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the REC Foundation, will be held May 6-14, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel between Dallas airports and their hotel. Information about ground transportation services can be found on the airports' websites.
Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel between Dallas airports and their hotel. Information about ground transportation services can be found on the airports' websites.
Teams and Event Partners can use the following contact information to inquire about the VEX Robotics World Championship. Phone: (903) 401-8088Email: support@recf.org
The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship brings the top robotics teams together under one roof to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with the best from around the world.
Follow these steps to add your team to a waitlist. 2. Select “Waitlist” from the links on the left-hand side. 3. Find the desired team and select “add”. 4. The…
Submit your team’s digital engineering notebook to RobotEvents.com. Links may be natively digital, a PDF, or a scanned copy of a paper notebook. For step by step instructions, visit the…
All deadlines and dates are US Central Time Zone (Dallas, Texas time zone) of the calendar year 2025. Deadlines are based on the date that the team’s invitation for the…
Congratulations to your team for earning a spot at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship! To be considered for judged awards, teams must follow the guidelines and processes described here.…
Congratulations to your team for earning a spot at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship! To be considered for judged awards, teams must follow the guidelines and processes described here. …
PROCESS PREPARATION Well in advance of the interview appointment: Just before the interview time: During the interview: Remote Interview Questions Before addressing the students, a judge will ask the team’s…
Visit Dallas has created a special site for those attending the VEX Robotics World Championship to help visitors learn more about our exciting host city.
To schedule a time for your team to be interviewed: Note: The open time blocks available for your team are based on the date of your invitation, NOT event registration…
The REC Foundation is happy to provide visa and invitation letters to teams. To process visa and invitation letters, fill out the VEX Robotics World Championship Visa Letter Request Form. Please…
WE NEED PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU TO POWER THE VEX ROBOTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Whether you participate solo or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll make a huge…