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2025 California Invention Conventions
Northern / Central Region – April 12, 2025 – California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento
- Our event was a huge success with 190 students attending from 49 schools in the North / Central region of California. The Virtual Awards show is scheduled for Friday, April 18th at 6PM. All of our award winners will be posted on our website after the Awards Show. Our thanks to the California State Railroad Museum for hosting our event — and big thanks to the California State Railroad Foundation as a major sponsor and supporter. And the wonderful pictures of the are Courtesy of Kelly B. Huston.
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Southern Region – March 29, 2025 – El Camino College, Torrance
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We will post the names of the those students invited to the National Invention Convention from the Southern Region shortly.
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The California Invention Convention envisions a day when EVERY child in California has the chance to follow his/her natural curiosity, invent creative solutions to problems, and be inspired to achieve his/her highest level of personal accomplishment. Through these efforts, California’s future will be brighter and its workforce more capable and productive.
The California Invention Convention is a registered 501(c)(3) with a tax-exempt EIN 84-3492216. We currently do not charge the schools or students for the curriculum or attendance at our annual event. We rely strictly on sponsors and donations for which we are most grateful. Please donate here.