A global culminating tournament that brings together top youth robotics teams and a strong sponsor and vendor ecosystem.
📍 Location: America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, MO
📅 Dates: April 21–30, 2026 (by division)
🌎 Focus: Youth robotics competition, STEM, global teams, sponsors
🔗 Website: https://recf.org/vex_worlds/about-vex-worlds/
VEX Worlds is one of the best national-scale references for kid-focused STEM events because it combines competition, learning, family travel, and a large exhibitor environment. It’s particularly relevant if you’re exploring found-to-built pipelines for youth tech talent, or designing kid-friendly innovation events.
