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2025 California Invention Conventions

Schedules and participation details in place for the 2025 California Invention Convention: Northern / Central Region and the 2025 California Invention Convention: Southern Region and are posted under FINALS on our website.

Not sure where you should be participating?  Check out this California County list

Northern / Central Region – April 12, 2025 – California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento
  • Student Registration for Northern / Central California Invention Convention opens Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Go to Student Registration for complete registration instructions and links to registration software.
  • Judge Registration for Northern / Central California Invention Convention opens Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Go to Judge Registration for complete registration instructions and links to registration software
  • Event Volunteer Registration for Northern / Central California Invention Convention opens Wednesday, February 12.
  • Teacher Registration for the Northern / Central California Invention Convention is now Closed.
Southern Region – March 29, 2025 – El Camino College, Torrance

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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.

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