World Association of Creativity 

URGENT NOTICE

The World Association of Creativity (WAC) would like to officially announce that the 2026 CREDECA World Finals will be converted to an Online Video Evaluation format due to the following circumstances.

As the ongoing international conflict continues, many countries are experiencing significant difficulties, including global instability, travel-related concerns, and a sharp increase in airfare caused by rising fuel prices.

After careful consideration, our association has made this decision with the highest priority placed on the safety of all CREDECA families and the financial burden faced by students and parents around the world.

We kindly ask for your understanding that this decision was made not as a cancellation of the spirit of the World Finals, but as a responsible effort to ensure that students can continue to demonstrate their creativity, innovation, and competency in a safe and accessible environment.

Detailed guidelines regarding the Online Video Evaluation process, submission methods, and schedules will be announced separately through each member country. We encourage all students and families to actively participate by following the official guidance provided by their national organizations.

The World Association of Creativity (WAC) will continue to do its best to prepare an even greater and more inspiring CREDECA World Finals in 2027.

Thank you for your understanding, support, and continued passion for CREDECA.

World Association of Creativity (WAC)

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Dates:  

July 28 (9:00AM) - July 31 (4:00PM)

 

Location: Rider University

2083 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

 

Participant Grade: 3rd to 12th(DECA-Challenge), University Student

                (Team, Goldberg, AI Coding Challenge : 1st to 12th, University)

Eligibility: No prerequisites required

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Fee:

• Overnight (Domestic): $710 (3 nights and 4 days)

• Day Camper (Domestic): $300 (4-days camp and lunch included)

• Overnight (International): $880 (5 nights and 6 days)

• Membership fee: $250 (applicable for international students only)

• Material fee: $200 

 

Included in the Fee:

• Competition

• Meals

• Housing (for Overnight participants)

• Linen(for night participants, not included) :

• Changed to optional specification after COVID-19