Virginia FIRST Robotics Day 2026
Tue, Mar 31
|VCU College of Engineering Atrium
Join us for the third annual Virginia FIRST Robotics Day—a statewide celebration of student innovation, STEM education, and the robotics programs building Virginia's future workforce.
Time & Location
Mar 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VCU College of Engineering Atrium, 601 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23284, USA
About the event
This event commemorates Senate Joint Resolution 48, which designated March 31 as FIRST Robotics Day in Virginia thanks to advocacy led by FIRST Chesapeake students.
What to Expect:
5:00-6:00 PM | Showcase & Demonstrations
Explore interactive robotics displays featuring teams from across Virginia:
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High school robots in action
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Hands-on demonstrations and field displays
Schedule
1 hourInteractive Robotics Showcase & Networking
Atrium - Main Floor
30 minutesSenate vs. House FTC Exhibition Match
FTC Field