Registration Help
Did you get invited to represent your school?
Ask your teacher or coordinator for the password to register! Registration Page
You must fill out the registration form on the Registration Page AND officially register on zFairs by March 3, 2025
Where do I get the link to zFairs?
Once you fill out the registration form on the Registration Page you will be emailed the zFairs link. The email will come from scienceresourceteachers@tusd.org within 48hrs.
When is the deadline to register?
You MUST have a zFairs account made by 11:59pm on March 3rd, 2025
You can edit any uploaded materials (log, pitch video, pictures of board) in zFairs until March 5th, 2025
What information should I include?
What information should I include in my project?
Must have a Inventors Log, Display Board, Prototype, Pitch Video
File Types:
PDF's work best for high quality images (link for how to take photos from your phone and upload them as PDF's)
MP4 or MOV files for videos
I'm working with a team, do all team members need to register?
YES! All members need to fill out the registration form on the Registration Page AND officially register on zFairs by March 3, 2025.
The FIRST team member to register will get a zFairs project ID. This will be shared with the other team members who will enter this information after creating their own username and password on zFairs. Only one student will need to upload the documentation and it will be seen in all linked accounts. Any team member can edit or change the uploaded materials. The most current upload will be present in all team members accounts.
Registration Help
What types of files are accepted?
Display Board: PDF (sample of multiple images into one PDF)
Images: PDF (suggestions: up close images of the prototype
Logbook: PDF (how to scan your log book using an iPhone tutorial)
Pitch Video: MP4, MOV, PNG/JPEG (good option for large files. Upload your video as a private YouTube OR into your google drive, then create a QR code/shortened link and place the image into the pitch video spot (SAMPLE). You can also put the link into the caption of the image placed here) This is not ideal but serves as a good workaround when your video won't upload or the file is too large.
How do I convert photos to PDF's?
Here is a Guide for Converting Photos to PDF's
Judging Help
When does judging take place?
Judges begin to review submitted materials through zFairs immediately after registration closes. The student will NOT be interviewed online.
In-person judging takes place at El Camino College on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 between 8:00am-12:00pm. Students must be present during their interview time.
Exact Interview times were emailed on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 from scienceresourceteachers@tusd.org
See Event Details for more information
How should I prepare for in-person judging?
Prepare your in-person pitch. This can be very similar to your recorded pitch. Make sure to include a demonstration of how your invention works/would work. Also be sure to include information about the originality of your invention.
How can I help?
Volunteers and Sponsors are a critical part of the California Invention Convention! Volunteering with a group of co-workers, or as an individual, there are lots of fun opportunities to help our students invent the future!
No experience necessary!
If you would like to judge, please register here!
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form – we would be honored to have you on our team.
If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a portion of this event please fill out this form here!
General Agenda
Pick Up Registration Materials** (badge, t-shirt, awards ceremony tickets, wristbands) (allow 20 minutes prior to judging time)
**If you come on Friday, March 28th between 1:00pm-4:00pm to pick up your registration materials (drive through pick up in Lot J See Map Here) then you can proceed directly to the North Gym at your judging time on Saturday.
Go to the North Gym for Judging (exact times will be emailed by 4pm on 3/26/25)
Enjoy the Innovation Festival (no need to register separately, it is included in your CAIC registration)
Public Display (2:45-3:15pm)*please be in front of your project during this time
Awards Ceremony (Doors open around 3:15pm)
Take project home
Login to your zFairs account. See this sheet for details.
American Martyrs School
Anaheim Unified
The Archer School for Girls
Cardiff School District
Compton Unified School District
Culver City Unified School District
El Segundo Unified School District
Francis Parker School
Fountain Valley School District
Hawthorne School District
Holy Trinity School
Inglewood Unified School District
Julia Lee Performing Arts
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Lawndale School District
Lennox School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Lucia Mar Unified School District
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Palisades Charter High School
Redondo Beach Unified School District
Torrance Unified School District
San Bernadino County
San Diego County
San Diego Unified School District
South Bay Christian School
South Pasadena High School
St. Catherine Laboure
St. Emydius Catholic School
St. Michael's School
The Webb Schools
Please note, if the team is selected for Nationals they will only be allowed to send a team of up to 4 members on.
Do you have any classroom resources to help us get started?
Yes! Click the button below for some lesson plan ideas from Lemmelson, MIT.