Sessions
AI in FRC: Let's Compare Notes
AI tools are showing up across FRC teams in ways nobody has standardized yet: sponsor research and outreach messaging, base code and troubleshooting, training material for new students, scouting an...
Corey Seliger
Sustainability in FRC Teams
Learn from the Student Board of Directors how to sustain teams past their first few years and over time with examples from 10021 Guerin Catholic Golden Gears and 1741 Red Alert! We'll discuss thing...
FIN Student Board of Directors
PFPanel - FIRST After High School
Ask our PFPeople some great questions during this PFPannel! Get to know what our organization is about, what FIRST after high school can look like, and gain some general college advice!
Purdue FIRST Programs
The Future of the FTC Control System
Wonder what's coming down the pipeline for the FTC control system? Have you heard we're getting new actuators? We'll give a rundown of our experiences as an alpha team for the new FTC control syst...
Peyton Yeung
Purdue Polytechnic SMART Manufacturing Lab Demonstration
What can you do with robotics after high school? Come get a behind-the-scenes look at Purdue’s Smart Learning Factory and see how robots are used in college, research, and real-world manufacturing!...
Purdue Polytechnic
Tipping the Scales of Student Leadership: A Student’s Perspective to Survive the Madness
Join us as we students discuss the obstacles of student leadership with tips and tricks to overcome them! During this session students and mentors can explore the various common challenges students...
FIN Student Board of Directors
Building Bridges - Mentor Bridge Mentor Tracks
This session explores what it means to be a mentor in FIRST. Whether you're a student, recent alum, or seasoned coach - we all learn together. We'll cover common challenges new mentors face, go ove...
Jill Fiur
Alumni Bridging the Gap - Mentor Bridge Mentor Tracks
Calling all recent FIRST alumni! This panel is a casual conversation with FIRST alumni who returned as mentors, sharing what surprised them about being on the other side, what they’ve learned from ...
Ari, RJ, Brinna and Quincy
Next Stop - Mentor Bridge Mentor Tracks
A quick look at what mentors can expect for the 2027 FRC season, including key changes, important dates, and practical tips for preparing your team and supporting students throughout the season. Th...
Ari McMahon