Students & Schools

This event takes place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall C, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

FIRST Robotics Teams should proceed through registration with all other exhibitors.

School district field trips, student bus groups, and organized K through 12 school visits are not being accepted for 2026.

Children under 18 may attend Robotics & AI Discovery Day only with a parent or legal guardian. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while onsite, including while visiting the exhibitor floor.

FIRST Robotics teams are still encouraged to participate in the annual exhibition.

Robotics & AI Discovery Day is primarily designed for business, technology, commercialization, and career exploration. The 2026 event experience is generally best suited for advanced high school aged students and adults who are interested in robotics, AI, advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and deep tech careers.

Children under the age of 14 are discouraged from attending.

Children under 18 may attend only with a parent or guardian and must be directly accompanied and supervised at all times while onsite.

School district field trips, student bus groups, and organized K through 12 school visits are not permitted at the 2026 event. FIRST Robotics teams are still encouraged to participate in the annual exhibition.

Robotics & AI Discovery Day is not accepting school district field trips, student bus groups, or organized K through 12 school visits for the 2026 event.

Because organized student groups are not permitted, there will not be designated bus drop-off or pick-up logistics for school groups this year.

Individual attendees, including parents or guardians attending with minors, should use standard public entrances and follow general arrival guidance provided before the event.

Field trip buses are not be accepted at the 2026 event.

School district or community organized field trips are not being accepted this year at Robotics & AI Discovery Day.

Yes. Children under 18 may attend only with a parent or guardian and must be directly accompanied and supervised at all times while onsite.

Organized student groups, school district field trips, and student bus groups are not permitted at the 2026 event, so teacher or staff chaperone plans will not be accepted as a substitute for parent or guardian supervision.

Video footage and photos will be taken during this event, which may or may not include your recognizable image. Please be advised that by registering for this event, you permit the Pittsburgh Robotics Network to use these images in print, digital, or web based formats in publications or other media produced, used, or contracted by PRN for promotional and archival purposes.

For registration, ticketing and general event questions, please contact events@robopgh.org.