How to Participate

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)
•   Student Invention Logbook (Required for 2023)
•   Original Invention Development Guidelines
•   Goodwill Industries Re-Invent Guidelines
•   Scoring Rubric Form (this is used by the Judges and can help your students refine their presentations)
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

8:30-10AM

 Participants register and set-up

Park in the front lot and follow the signs! 
04/30/23   

10-11:30AM

 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

12:30-1:30

 Western New York Awards Ceremony at the Buffalo Museum of Science

Participants and their family are to join us for the annual WNY Invention Convention Awards Ceremony, held in the auditorium of the Buffalo Museum of Science, where we will celebrate the participants and announce the winners.

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

The top 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.