U.S. Nationals 2024
RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2024 will be held at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI on June 5-7, 2024
Innovation Impact
About RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals is hosted annually at The Henry Ford and showcases student inventors from among thousands who compete at state and local invention competitions.
Qualifying student inventors travel to The Henry Ford for a multi-day experience which includes:
· Presenting their invention to a panel of educational and industry expert judges.
· Meeting and engaging with other student inventors, professional experts and special guests.
· Participating in educational experiences, culminating in the awards ceremony.
· Exploring the venues of The Henry Ford.
Each qualifying invention is eligible for over eighty grade level, category, industry and patent application awards, cash prizes and scholarships.
Important Dates
Registration Opens for RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2024
Congratulation to all invitees. Please consult your invitation for more details and then log into our portal to register for this in person event.
Registration Closes for RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2024
Last chance to finalize your registration in the portal. Please log in, upload the required documents and add additional guests that will attend the event.
Student Arrival, Check-in and Setup
Welcome Inventors, families, judges and sponsors. We are excited to welcome you to RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
Invention Judging
Finalists will pitch their invention and answer questions from judges and fellow inventors in their judging circles. Good luck to all inventors and thank you judges.
RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals Awards Ceremony
Join us live from the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as we announce the 2024 winners. Tune in and help celebrate all of our inventors.
Stay Informed
View our Frequently Asked Questions
Read our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about Invention Convention U.S. Nationals. Get the answers you need to be prepared for the competition.
Important Inventor Resources
2023 Rubric and Supporting Materials
2023 Event Rules
Prize Guide - Coming Soon
Code of Conduct
Event Schedule
Check-In and Setup
Orientation (optional)
Inventor and Family Lunch
Orientation (optional)
Inventor and Family Dinner in Greenfield Village
Morning Judging Session (inventor will only be judged at one session)
Inventor and Family Lunch
Afternoon Judging Session (inventor will only be judged at one session)
Inventor and Family Dinner
Inventor Group Photo
Inventor Showcase
Inventor and Family Lunch
Pre-Ceremony Event
Award Ceremony
Display Breakdown and Departure
Albert Lawrence
A Virginia native, Yale University graduate, and Coca-Cola Scholar, Albert Lawrence is a media entrepreneur and TV personality with 12+ years of journalism and production experience.
Dasia Taylor
Dasia Taylor is a trailblazing STEAM advocate, sneakerhead, and technology innovator who has been nationally recognized for her exceptional scientific achievements.
Dr. Rory Cooper
Biomedical engineer Rory Cooper developed innovations in wheelchair technology that have improved manual and electric wheelchairs, and advanced the health, mobility and social inclusion of people with disabilities and older adults.
Madeleine Key
Madeleine Key has been writing about inventors and the licensing business model for more than 15 years.
Jonathan Walker
Jonathan Walker is an Invention Convention Worldwide Student Reporter for the 2022-2023 school year who recently completed his first year at Duke University.
Damian Earley
Damian Earley is a longtime Invention Convention participant and has been inventing since the second grade.
Alyssa Carson
Alyssa Carson is an astrobiologist with the goal of training as an astronaut and being selected for future human spaceflight to Mars.
David Coronado
David Coronado joined The Lemelson Foundation in 2016 to help equip schools and school districts, across the United States and internationally, with innovative tools and resources that help empower youth with cutting-edge skills and confidence to design their own futures.
Engage Students
About Invention Convention Worldwide
Invention Convention Worldwide teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The K-12 invention education program convenes a community of educators, business leaders, parents, and students through competitions, events, and a flexible, project-based curriculum aligned to educational standards.
