Schedule

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

Recording coming soon HERE

December 6

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Helping Students Identify a Problem

Recording coming soon HERE

January 3

Student registration opens for April 11 competition

January 11

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Supporting Successful Invention Logs

February 20

Virtual KCIC Info Session: From Idea to Prototype

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

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

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

Official Schedule TBD

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

Official Schedule TBD

STUDENT INVENTOR REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 3!

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT INVENT@LINDAHALL.ORG.

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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