Introduction
The annual Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) Summit will be held on July 14-15, 2026 with optional Coach and Event Partner Workshops on July 13.
Are you interested in participating in the 2026 RECF Summit? If so, please let us know of your interest by completing the interest form. The RECF Summit is designed for Coaches and Event Partners of all experience levels. We will highlight all of the new and exciting information for the upcoming season. Participants will be able to attend training and discussion-based breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Professional Development credit can be awarded by attending!
Participation is limited to 120 attendees. The deadline to submit an interest form is Saturday, March 7. Those selected to attend will be notified by March 13. We will make a concerted effort to have representation from as many different event regions as possible. Because of that, the number of attendees selected from each event region may be limited.
- Registration for the event will be $100. Selected participants will be sent a link to register and complete payment.
- We will offer optional hands-on training in Coach and Event Partner Workshops on July 13 starting at 1:30PM central time, along with an evening reception at the Embassy Suites Downtown St. Louis after the workshops.
Other Important Notes:
- Attendees must cover their own travel and lodging costs. Selected attendees will be given a link to book their reservations through a preferred hotel block with discounted rates.
- Lunch will be provided on July 14 and 15.
- Dinner will be provided on July 14.
- Dinner will not be provided on July 15 to give attendees the chance to explore the city on their own or in groups.
Agenda (Tentative)
Day 1
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| Pre-Conference (Optional) | ||||
| July 13 | 12:00PM |
5:00PM |
Registration Open | |
| July 13 | 1:30PM |
3:00PM |
Optional Pre-Summit Workshop #1 (Separate Coach and Event Partner session) | |
| July 13 | 3:00PM |
3:30PM |
Break | |
| July 13 | 3:30PM |
5:00PM |
Optional Pre-Summit Workshop #2 (Separate Coach and Event Partner session) | |
| July 13 | 5:30PM |
7:00PM |
Welcome/Managers Reception (Embassy Suites) | |
Day 2
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| July 14 | 8:00AM | 8:30AM | Registration Open | |
| July 14 | 8:30AM | 9:30AM | 2026-2027 Season Updates | |
| July 14 | 9:30AM | 9:45AM | Break | |
| July 14 | 9:45AM | 11:15PM | Breakout Block 1 (90 minutes) | |
| July 14 | 11:15AM | 11:30AM | Break | |
| July 14 | 11:30AM | 12:30PM | Breakout Block 2 (60 minutes) | |
| July 14 | 12:30PM | 1:45PM | Lunch | |
| July 14 | 1:45PM | 2:45PM | General Session (Topic TBD) | |
| July 14 | 2:45PM | 3:00PM | Break | |
| July 14 | 3:00PM | 4:00PM | Breakout Block 3 (60 minutes) | |
July 14 |
4:00PM |
4:30PM |
Q & A | |
July 14 |
4:30PM |
5:30PM |
Dinner/Networking (at Convention Center) | |
July 14 |
5:30PM |
7:00PM |
Evening Reception at Hotel (optional) |
Day 3
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| July 14 | 8:00AM |
8:30AM |
Doors Open/Networking | |
| July 14 | 8:30AM |
9:30AM |
General Session (Topic TBD) | |
| July 14 | 9:30AM |
9:45AM |
Break | |
| July 14 | 9:45AM |
11:15AM |
Breakout Block 4 (90 minutes) | |
| July 14 | 11:15AM |
11:30AM |
Break | |
| July 14 | 11:30AM |
12:30PM |
Breakout Block 5 (60 minutes) | |
| July 14 | 12:30PM |
1:45PM |
Lunch | |
| July 14 | 1:45PM |
2:45PM |
Breakout Block 6 (60 minutes) | |
| July 14 | 2:45PM |
3:00PM |
Break | |
| July 14 | 3:00PM |
4:30PM |
Table Talk Sessions (3:00-3:25, 3:30-3:555, 4:00-4:25) | |
| July 14 | 4:30PM |
5:00PM |
Q & A / Wrap Up | |
| July 14 | 5:00PM |
Dinner - On Your Own | ||
| July 14 | 5:30PM |
7:30PM |
Evening Reception at Hotel (optional) | |