VEX Robotics Educators Conference
2025 Speakers & Schedule
Get ready to Learn, Connect, and Grow with the leaders of STEM and robotics education. Dive into hands-on sessions, gain insights from leading educators, and explore classroom strategies with a global community. It's a unique opportunity to enhance your curriculum, ignite student curiosity, and shape the future of learning through the power of the VEX Continuum.
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- Presentations / Keynotes: Open to all conference attendees, no registration required.
- Workshops / Additional Events: Pre-registration required to participate.
- Educators Lounge: Open to all conference attendees, no registration required.
- VEX Robotics World Championship: Daytime competitions open to all conference attendees; no registration required.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Learn how to transition students seamlessly from block-based to text-based coding using VEXcode VR Switch Mode. This session is perfect for teachers aiming to advance their students' coding abilities from basic blocks to more sophisticated text coding techniques.
Be one of the very first to experience VEX AIM - the robot that will help revolutionize Computer Science Education. This workshop will feature how to get started with VEX AIM and explore introductory coding activities with VEX AIM
Uncover the potential of robotics in Career and Technical Education (CTE). This workshop will explore the VEX CTE Workcell, offering strategies for teaching automation and robotics skills essential for future-ready students.
Discover how to merge coding with creativity using the Parade Float STEM Lab. This workshop emphasizes building engaging and imaginative projects with VEX GO.
This workshop explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking using the VEX AI Vision Sensor. Participants will learn how robots make decisions based on sensor data and how these processes connect to broader AI applications. Through a combination of discussions and demonstrations, attendees will explore the computational frameworks that allow machines to interpret data, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
Step behind the scenes at the VEX Robotics World Championship and explore the exclusive areas where teams from around the world collaborate and prepare their robots for competition. Take this opportunity to ask questions, engage directly with the teams, and get familiar with the layout so you can enjoy the competition at your leisure throughout the three days. After the tour, join us back in the conference area for Networking Drinks, where you can connect with peers and reflect on your behind-the-scenes experience.
Wrap up the first day of the conference by joining us for an informal and engaging Community Connections Happy Hour! Unwind, connect with fellow educators, and share ideas in a relaxed setting within the PD+ Community. Whether you’re exchanging classroom strategies or simply building new relationships, this is the perfect opportunity to foster collaboration and inspire growth.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Experience three different coding methods with Touch, the Coder, and VEXcode 123, gaining practical skills to make coding instruction more engaging and approachable. Discover how these tools can transform your teaching by offering hands-on, accessible ways to explore coding concepts.
This workshop will explore the inclusive capabilities of the VEX Continuum, showcasing how to make STEM education accessible for all learners. Learn strategies to engage students of diverse abilities through hands-on coding and robotics.
This workshop explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking using the VEX AI Vision Sensor. Participants will learn how robots make decisions based on sensor data and how these processes connect to broader AI applications. Through a combination of discussions and demonstrations, attendees will explore the computational frameworks that allow machines to interpret data, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
Discover how to bring STEM competitions into your classroom using VEX IQ. Explore interactive STEM Labs like Tug of War and gain practical insights to foster collaboration and problem-solving.
Explore Python programming using VEXcode VR. Educators will gain hands-on experience in teaching Python, showing students how to apply this versatile language to solve intricate problems in a virtual setting.
Be one of the very first to experience VEX AIM - the robot that will help revolutionize Computer Science Education. This workshop will feature how to get started with VEX AIM and explore introductory coding activities with VEX AIM
This workshop is to introduce relevant computer science concepts using the VEX CTE ecosystem. Learn how computer science can be brought off the screen in a hands-on, engaging, and collaborative way using a 6-Axis Robotic Arm to simulate factory automation.
This workshop is designed to cultivate AI literacy in elementary students through computational thinking and VEX GO. This session features activities to help students differentiate between artificial intelligence and human intelligence, focusing on the AI4K12 Big Idea of Perception, and specifically how our senses differ from a robot’s sensors. By connecting to other subjects like art (e.g., hue values) and linking to students’ real-world experiences, the workshop offers a truly interdisciplinary and relevant approach to early AI education.
This workshop explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking using the VEX AI Vision Sensor. Participants will learn how robots make decisions based on sensor data and how these processes connect to broader AI applications. Through a combination of discussions and demonstrations, attendees will explore the computational frameworks that allow machines to interpret data, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
Be part of the excitement at the VEX Robotics World Championship Finals in the Dome! Watch as the top teams from VEX VRC High School compete for the ultimate championship title in a thrilling conclusion to the season. Stay for the highly anticipated Game Reveal and get an exclusive first look at the new challenge for the upcoming year.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Learn how to integrate artificial intelligence concepts into your curriculum with VEX AIM, gaining practical strategies to bring AI to life in your classroom. This session offers hands-on, project-based approaches to make teaching AI meaningful and accessible.
This workshop explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking using the VEX AI Vision Sensor. Participants will learn how robots make decisions based on sensor data and how these processes connect to broader AI applications. Through a combination of discussions and demonstrations, attendees will explore the computational frameworks that allow machines to interpret data, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
This workshop is designed to cultivate AI literacy in elementary students through computational thinking and VEX 123. This session features activities to help students differentiate between artificial intelligence and human intelligence, focusing on the AI4K12 Big Idea of Perception, and specifically how our senses differ from a robot’s sensors. By connecting to other subjects like art (e.g., hue values) and linking to students’ real-world experiences, the workshop offers a truly interdisciplinary and relevant approach to early AI education.
Learn how to align your teaching strategies with industry demands using VEX CTE tools. This workshop will focus on creating dynamic, real-world robotics challenges to prepare students for careers in STEM.
Transform your classroom into a hub of innovation and collaboration using VEX IQ. This workshop will demonstrate how to design competitions that encourage critical thinking and teamwork.
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