Response to the 2026 Open Qualifying stage of the Toronto Metropolitan Thrill Design Competition was strong! We were able to invite teams from 35 universities to compete at the Invitational in November. Team rosters and rooming configurations are due September 09.
Teams will travel for arrival on November 11 (Wednesday).
The program begins early November 12 (Thursday)
Challenge presentations are scheduled Friday through Sunday.
IAAPA Expo Educational programming begins November 16 (Monday). The record-breaking exhibit halls open on November 17 (Tuesday) following the IAAPA Official Opening “kickoff” session, at which students can hear what the industry itself considers the most remarkable achievements and trends of the past year.
Due to the capacity limitations, we cannot invite every interested club/group to a challenge. We have offered the opportunity for non-competing clubs/groups to send a small Development Program delegation to observe on Saturday / Sunday AND receive IAAPA Expo admission. Interested clubs/groups may be in touch with us. We have a form for teams to request to be added to our mailing list. Any clubs/groups added through August 31 will receive information about the Development Program.
