World Finals, 2024

When

May 21, 2024 – May 24, 2024    
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Where

Iowa State University
515 Morrill Rd., Ames, IA, 50011
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Please Note: The dates for World Finals registration, opening and closing ceremonies have shifted this year. 

The World Finals is competition is the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work for the millions of students across the world who have participated in Odyssey of the Mind!

Deadline for payment to Worlds and completed registration is April 23.

Tuesday, May 21st: Opening ceremonies
Friday, May 24th: Closing ceremonies

Due to facilities availability, World Finals will be Tuesday to Friday this year, not the usual Wednesday to Saturday.

 

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