SE Valley Times

The City of Chandler and the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) are set to host the annual Chandler Innovation Fair on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Chandler at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza.

This year’s fair promises over 160 interactive exhibits featuring local innovators, tech companies, artists, and students. Northrop Grumman is sponsoring the event and will conduct model rocket launches every half hour while providing more than 30 interactive activities for attendees.

Intel employees will volunteer to assist families and students in assembling tiny robots during the fair. The event is free and offers hands-on experiences suitable for families, students, and curious minds of all ages.

Free parking is available at The Johnathan parking garage and The Alexander parking garage near the venue. This initiative is part of the Arizona SciTech Festival aimed at promoting science across Arizona.

Participating schools have a chance to win a $500 prize in a competition held during the fair, with winners recognized at an upcoming Chandler City Council meeting.

Sponsors for this year's event include Northrop Grumman, Google Fiber, Intel, Microchip, NXP, Cirrus Logic, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, SRP, WM of Arizona, PRIDE Group and GameTruck East Valley.

For further details or inquiries about the event schedule or exhibitors list visit Chandler Innovation Fair's website or contact Odette Moore from the City of Chandler Economic Development Division or Shannon Prince with CUSD.