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Category: Alumni

From Participant to Partner: Oscar McCullough

February 21, 2024

At the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (RECF) we are so lucky to have thousands of volunteers who tirelessly devote countless hours to making sure that events run smoothly. One…

Alumni Profile: Amir Tillis

November 9, 2023

Amir Tillis is a VEX alumni who participated in V5RC events while in high school. He currently works at Deloitte as a technical consultant where his primary focus is space…

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2022 Online Challenges Winners Announced

February 23, 2022

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…

VEX Journey Comes Full Circle

August 12, 2022

During high school, I competed on a VEX Robotics team. During this time, I had many opportunities because I was part of this community. For example, my high school robotics…

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Jeremy Shaffer, Team 97926X, Butler High School

October 24, 2016

Prior to enrolling in a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering (IED) class as a junior at Butler High School in Butler, Missouri, Jeremy Shaffer often struggled with…

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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

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.

Crowd watches the Signature Event in Minnesota's Mall of America

Volunteer assists attendee at Pit Admin booth at VEX Robotics World Championship

About Pit Admin | VEX Robotics World Championship

If you have any questions about the event, where to be, what is going on, or how to get somewhere, Pit Admin is the place to get help!

About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship

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.

Agenda | VEX Robotics World Championship

The VEX Robotics World Championship will take place in Dallas, Texas, May 6-14, 2025. Check back soon for the tentative agenda.

Airport Transfers | VEX Robotics World Championship

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 check scores at VEX Robotics World Championship

App | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check back soon for information about the VEX Robotics World Championship app.

Apparel | VEX Robotics World Championship

The online apparel store is now open. Grab your 2025 VEX Worlds apparel from Fine Designs today!

Awards | VEX Robotics World Championship

Find lists of award winners for each of the VEX Robotics World Championship events.

Participant stands among the crowd in the dome at VEX Robotics World Championship

Badging Information | VEX Robotics World Championship

All attendees to the VEX Robotics World Championship 2025 will be required to obtain and wear at all times a wristband and/or name badge for entrance into the exhibit hall…

Barrel Mug | VEX Robotics World Championship

Get your commemorative VEX Robotics World Tournament Pecos Pete’s Mug while supplies last!

College Row | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check Back soon for information about College Row at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Contact Information | VEX Robotics World Championship

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

Innovate Division sign at VEX Robotics World Championship

Division Lists | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check back prior to the VEX Robotics World Championship for Division Lists.

NASA Exhibit at the VEX Robotics World Championship

Exhibitors | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check Back soon for information about Exhibitors at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Find Your Event | VEX Robotics World Championship

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.

How to Add Your Team to a Waitlist | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

How to Submit Digital Engineering Notebooks | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

Judging Deadlines & Dates | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

Team works on a laptop in the pits at VEX Robotics World Championship

Judging General Information | VEX Robotics World Championship

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.…

Judges meet with teams at VEX Robotics World Championship

Judging Guidelines and Processes | VEX Robotics World Championship

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. …

Judging Q&A | VEX Robotics World Championship

This FAQ section is designed to guide you through the judging process. Quick Links:

Judging Remote Interview Process and Preparation | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

Learn More About Dallas | VEX Robotics World Championship

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.

Lodging | VEX Robotics World Championship

All attendees are required to book their hotel accommodations through Team Travel Source, the Official Housing Company for VEX.

Meal Vouchers | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check back soon for information about VEX Robotics World Championship meal vouchers.

Online Team & Spectator Check-In | VEX Robotics World Championship

Spectator Check-in Spectators will need to check in for the event. Online check-in will be made available prior to the event. After checking in, spectators should go to Spectator Check-In…

Participation Certificates | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check back following the event for 2025 participation certificates.

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Photography | VEX Robotics World Championship

Visit the REC Foundation Flickr page for VEX Worlds photo albums from each day of the event.

Overview or the pit area at VEX Robotics World Championship

Pit Areas | VEX Robotics World Championship

Please review the following policies regarding pit areas at the VEX Robotics World Championship. Pits are located in Hall C and Hall F. New for 2025: As VIQRC ES and…

Policy for Use of Mobility Devices | VEX Robotics World Championship

VEX Robotics and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation has considered the following: VEX Robotics and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation hereby find that the safety guidelines contained herein…

Robot Shipping Option

Freeman is our shipping partner for the VEX Robotics World Championship. Teams choosing to ship should ensure that their robots arrive on or AFTER May 5, 2025 to the Kay…

Scheduling Initial Team Interview | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

Service Animal Policy | VEX Robotics World Championship

NO animals are allowed at VEX Worlds per the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center (KBHCC) guidelines. KBHCC allows services animals in accordance with ADA guidelines. Specifically, a Service Animal means…

Fireworks on stage at VEX Robotics World Championship

Team Email Archive | VEX Robotics World Championship

Previous VEX Worlds Email Newsletters are archived below:

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Venue Maps | VEX Robotics World Championship

Check Back Prior to the event for VEX Robotics World Championship venue maps.

Venue Policies | VEX Robotics World Championship

Please review the following VEX Robotics World Championship policies. Policies:

VEX TV | VEX Robotics World Championship

Visit VEX TV during the event for the webcast of the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship.

Exterior of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

Virtual Tour | VEX Robotics World Championship

Take a virtual tour of the VEX Robotics World Championship venue, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.

Visa and Invitation Letter Requests | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…

Judges observe participants at VEX Robotics World Championship

Volunteer | VEX Robotics World Championship

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…