Schedule

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

KCIC Competition Schedule | Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC

*Schedule subject to change. Final scheduled will be posted two weeks out from event day.

8:00 AM   Judges breakfast

8:30 AM   Judges welcome and training @ Linda Hall Library

9:00 AM   Registration begins @ Swinney Rec Center

  • Student arrival and check-in
  • Invention set-up
  • Inventor’s showcase/media availability

9:15 AM   Judges walk to UMKC Swinney Rec Center

10:30 AM  Competition and judging begins

12:00 PM   Competition concludes

12:05 PM  Lunch

  • Bring your own lunch; concessions available for purchase
  • Students visit Innovation Alley with STEM Community Partners
  • Invention Documentary Screening

1:00 PM   Event concludes

KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | Monday, April 15, 2024 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

6:00 PM   Welcome Reception

6:30 PM   Ceremony Begins

  • Welcome
  • President’s Remarks
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Awards Presentation

7:30 PM  Ceremony Concludes

STUDENT INVENTOR REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 28!

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT INVENT@LINDAHALL.ORG.

IMPORTANT DATES

September 2023 – January 2024
October 25

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Introducing the Kansas City Invention Convention

View recording HERE

November 16

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Accessing and Implementing Invention Curriculum

View recording HERE

December 6

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Helping Students Identify a Problem

View recording HERE

January 3

Student registration opens for April 11 competition

January 11

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Supporting Successful Invention Logs

View recording HERE

February 20

Virtual KCIC Info Session: From Idea to Prototype

View recording HERE

March 7

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Dazzling Display Boards

March 28

Inventor registration closes

April 2

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Preparing to Compete

April 11

Competition Day!
Judging and invention showcase @ Swinney Rec Center UMKC

April 15

Awards Ceremony
Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

Inventors

Inventors

Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a Kansas City area student in grades 5-12, this program is for you. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in KCIC.

Educators

Educators

Help your students invent the future! Free curriculum resources are available to help bring KCIC to your classroom.

Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

KCIC is always in need of volunteers to participate as judges and mentors. If you are passionate about supporting STEMIE initiatives for Kansas City youth, please join us!

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Invest in the future by supporting KCIC. As a sponsor, you help inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs by bringing STEMIE education to our community.

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