What Is It?
The 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference brings together a global community of educators, researchers, and STEM enthusiasts, all dedicated to advancing robotics education.
Held alongside the VEX Robotics World Championship, this three-day event provides an immersive professional learning experience that combines hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and exposure to the world’s largest robotics competition.
Educators leave with practical strategies, classroom-ready resources, and renewed inspiration to support student success.
When and Where Will it Be?
The 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference will take place:
Dates: April 27–29, 2026
Location: America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Travel and hotel accommodations are not included with registration.
What Features are Included?
The VEX Robotics Educators Conference offers extensive professional learning opportunities to enhance your teaching practice. Engaging keynote speakers and presentations from global STEM education leaders and peers will provide insights into innovative teaching strategies, creative ways to integrate robotics into Pre-K through college-level curricula, and inspiring stories of achievement to support your classroom success. Hands-on workshops let you ask questions, receive feedback, and learn directly from fellow educators to improve your teaching within the VEX Continuum.
Attendees will participate in:
- Hands-on workshops across the VEX Continuum
- Keynote sessions and presentations
- Small and large group discussions
- Personalized 1-on-1 sessions with VEX experts
- Networking and community-building opportunities
- Exclusive access to VEX Worlds events
After the conference, retrieve your Certificate of Attendance from your PD+ Dashboard to showcase your educational growth and 16 hours of professional development. This certificate highlights your participation in an exclusive event that brings together leading educators in STEM and robotics.
Important Reminders:
- Workshop Selection: Each attendee can choose up to three hands-on workshops.
- Keynotes, Small & Large Group Presentations, and VEX Worlds Events: These events are open to every attendee with no pre-registration required.
Certificate of Attendance: It is your responsibility to present your VEX Robotics Educators Conference certificate to your professional development director to earn continuing education credits or teacher certification. Recognition of participation credits may vary by organization.
How Do I Attend?
Secure your spot for the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference event by registering online.
There are two options for conference registration:
- VEX PD+ All-Access: Includes conference registration plus a comprehensive, year-round professional learning experience with ongoing support across the VEX Continuum.
- General Conference Registration: Includes access to the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference, including hands-on workshops, educator-led sessions, and conference events.
To complete VEX PD+ All-Access Registration, view the following article for registration steps. For Conference-Only registration, complete the steps within this article.
We look forward to sharing an inspiring professional development experience with you at the 2026 VEX Robotics Educators Conference!