Breakfast will be held at the hotel.

Shuttles between Hotels and Kettering University pick up at this time.

Welcome from the REC Foundation, Kettering University, and Event Sponsors.

Dan Mantz, CEO of the REC Foundation welcomes attendees.

Find out what's new in 2023-2024.

The Game Design Committee (GDC) will give an overview of the new VRC game.

The Game Design Committee (GDC) will give an overview of the new VIQRC game.

A strategic discussion about the future of the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Ryan Osweiler, Interim Senior Director of Robotics Programs, leads a Q-and-A session.

Breakfast will be held at the hotel.

Shuttles between Hotels and Kettering University pick up at this time.

The Competition Judging Committee (CJC) will outline updates to the Guide to Judging for the upcoming season.

Topics:

1. Hosting Signature Events – Learn the process for planning and hosting a Signature Event. Room Assignment: Auditorium
2. Volunteer Recruitment, Management, and Retention – Discussion on how and where to find volunteers for events. Room Assignment: Room 5200
3. Judging Best Practices – Learn how to make your judging process efficient and in line with the Guide to Judging. Room Assignment: A Room
4. Team/Competition Classification – Brainstorm session on how the REC Foundation could potentially split teams and/or events by competition level. Room Assignment: Gold Room
5. Smart Field Control – Learn how to set up, connect, and troubleshoot the VRC Smart Field Control system. Room Assignment: Sunset Room

Topics:

1. Elevating an Event Region Championship – How to create the best end of season experience for your Region. Room Assignment: Auditorium
2. Event Best Practices – General discussion and sharing tips on making events run smooth and enjoyable for teams. Room Assignment: Room 5200
3. Event Region EP/Key Volunteer Training Model – Learn how to take the EP Summit experience to your regional meetings. Room Assignment: A Room
4. Leagues – A discussion on the value of Leagues and how best to run them. Room Assignment: Gold Room
5. Smart Field Control – Learn how to setup, connect, and troubleshoot the VRC Smart Field Control system. Room Assignment: Sunset Room

Ryan Osweiler, Interim Senior Director of Robotics Programs, leads a Q-and-A session.

Kettering University will give campus tours to all attendees.

Topics:

1. Hosting Signature Events – Learn the process to plan and host a Signature Event. Room Assignment: Auditorium
2. Volunteer Recruitment/Management/Retention – Discussion on how and where to find volunteers for events. Room Assignment: Room 5200
3. Judging Best Practices – Learn how to make your judging process efficient and in line with the Guide to Judging. Room Assignment: A Room
4. Team and Competition Classification – Brainstorm session on how the REC Foundation could potentially split teams and events by competition level. Room Assignment: Gold Room
5. Smart Field Control – Learn how to setup, connect, and troubleshoot the VRC Smart Field Control system. Room Assignment: Sunset Room

Topics:

1. Elevating an Event Region Championship – How to create the best end of season experience for your Region. Room Assignment: Auditorium
2. Event Best Practices – General discussion and sharing tips on making events run smooth and enjoyable for teams. Room Assignment: Room 5200
3. Event Region EP and Key Volunteer Training Model – Learn how to take the EP Summit experience to your regional meetings. Room Assignment: A Room
4. Leagues – A discussion on the value of Leagues and how best to run them. Room Assignment: Gold Room
5. Smart Field Control – Learn how to setup, connect, and troubleshoot the VRC Smart Field Control system. Room Assignment: Sunset Room

A strategic review and discussion about the award charts.

Ryan Osweiler, Interim Senior Director of Robotics Programs, leads a Q-and-A session.