Guide to Imagine RIT

Imagine RIT is a one-of-a-kind, free festival that is all about innovation and showing off the incredible and creative minds of RIT's students, faculty, and staff. This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10am-5pm on RIT's Main Campus.

Key features of Imagine RIT 2025 include over 430 amazing student exhibits and more than 3,100 exhibitors. 

The topic's of this year's exhibits span from artificial intelligence and technology innovations, to art and sustainability, to engineering and health, and beyond. Imagine RIT has something for everybody! You can also expect some stellar performances, hands-on activities, research showcases, and tons of family-friendly fun.

Hands-on Exploration of Ultrasound and Anatomy

Guided by sonographers, visitors will have the chance to scan several different anatomical structures, learn about how ultrasound technology works in real-time, and explore how it is used in both medical diagnostics and education.

RIT K-12 Sparks STEAM Exploration

The K-12 University Center at RIT places an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics -- also known as STEAM, to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers. During Imagine RIT, high school and middle school students in the program have the opportunity to showcase the research projects they have worked to complete this year with RIT faculty and staff.

Women in Computing: Project Showcase

Visitors have the chance to explore incredible projects from WiCHacks, RIT’s all-women and gender minorities hackathon. This demonstration features a handwriting robot, arcade cabinet, glowing logo lamp, 3D prints, Spheros for K-12 coding education, and more.

Delivery Drone

Learn about the process of designing this roughly 3-foot-long wing delivery drone through components, bloopers, and scrapped pieces that demonstrate the process of designing an element with professional signage. Visitors will also explore the real-world applications of this drone through scaled down setups within the exhibit.

Theme Park Enthusiasts

Enter a mysterious forest filled with magical settings and curious critters. Explore the several functional models of amusement rides designed based on real-world engineering constraints in the amusement industry.

RIT Space Exploration Club – Rover Team

Designed to simulate a Mars exploration mission, this space rover exhibit focuses on both scientific research and autonomous navigation. The rover features a 5-axis robotic arm that can perform precise actions. Visitors will be able to see how the rover works through various demonstrations with questions encouraged!

The Return of Virtual Karaoke

Revamped from the original 2019 exhibit, the virtual karaoke experience has been expanded to include both facial and body motion, so users have the ability to control a complete avatar as they perform both in the real world, and on a virtual stage. Visitors can view the live performance in an immersive virtual space using VR headsets provided by RIT.

RIT’s Space Exploration Club – VR Team

Experience what it would be like to live on Mars with this VR game developed using Unreal Engine. The simulation presents players with many of the challenges to survival that are speculated to exist living in a research station on Mars.

And more!

Where should I park?

Free parking is available in various lots across campus. Additional parking can be found at MCC along with shuttles to RIT campus.

Will there be food or drinks?

Dozens of food trucks can be found across campus. On-campus dining options will also be open during the event.

Where do I go when I first arrive?

Swing by the Welcome Center to grab an event program and get any questions you have answered by a volunteer.

Who can attend?

Anyone and everyone! This festival is for anyone with a curious spirit and an interest in innovation. 

We'll see you at Imagine RIT on April 26! Don't forget to share your trip highlights with us using #VisitROC.