Schedule for 2023 WNY Invention Convention
| ONGOING | Inventors Start/Finish/Improve/Film their Inventions
Download our forms and guidelines which include: • Presentation Guidelines for Online Event (NEW!!! Lots of info about how to create the required Video Presentation) |
| 03/01/23 | Registration for WNYIC opens
Register Inventor and Inventions at wnyic.zfairs.com This is the place where ALL information is stored, including the Photos & Presentation Video links that are accessed by the Online Judges.* It is recommended that the parent/caregiver assists in registering the inventor. If there is an issue with access, then it is recommended that the teacher assists. A maximum of 20 Inventions may be submitted by each program. A school-based invention event is NOT required for 2023 Event. All participants must present in person to be eligible for awards. |
| 04/22/23 | Registration Closes/Online Originality and Logbook judging begins
All materials (Video Submission, Photos, Inventor Logbook, and any supporting docs) must be uploaded and registration fees must be paid. |
| 04/30/23 9:15AM | Participants register and set-up
Park in the front lot and follow the signs! |
| 04/30/23 10:00-1:00 | Judging, Media Interviews, Museum Tours, Food Trucks, & more
All inventors and their families are encouraged to explore the Museum after they’ve been interviewed and before the Awards Ceremony. |
| 04/30/23 1:30-2:30 | Western New York Awards Ceremony at the Buffalo Museum of Science
To accommodate our participants across WNY, attendance is optional but highly encouraged. All winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony (held in the Auditorium), and the event will be streamed live. A link to the awards ceremony will be posted on our website and Facebook page. We hope everyone will attend our live event. Good luck – we look forward to seeing you! |
| June 7th-9th | National Invention Convention at The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
Our Top 5 Winners will be invited to attend the National Invention Convention event to present their inventions on a national stage. Financial support is provided thanks to our generous sponsors. |