Join the 2026–27 Destination Imagination Challenge Experience

Destination Imagination students from China perform at Global Finals in futuristic silver, black, and white costumes with illuminated details, surrounded by colorful, student-created props and scenery.

What happens when you give a group of kids a problem without telling them how to solve it? They come up with ideas you never would have imagined—and learn valuable skills along the way. That’s what the Destination Imagination (DI) Challenge Experience is all about. As the 2026–27 season gets underway, students worldwide are forming […]

What’s the DI Story You Always Tell?

Two DI participants in orange shirts smile and clasp hands at a DI tournament, with other participants and volunteers in the background. Text reads, “DI Stories Stay With Us. What’s Yours?” with the Destination Imagination logo and “Why I Believe in DI.”

Everyone who’s been part of Destination Imagination (DI) has a story to tell. Maybe your team struggled to listen to one another at first but became incredible collaborators. Maybe you took an idea everyone thought was a little ridiculous and figured out how to make it work. Maybe you met someone from another city or […]

Stream Global Finals 2026 Live

Excited students at Destination Imagination Global Finals cheer in a crowded arena beside text promoting the Global Finals 2026 livestream happening May 21 and 24.

Every year, Global Finals brings together some of the most creative, collaborative, and courageous young people in the world. And this year, even if you can’t be there in person, you can still be part of the experience! Families, teams, alumni, volunteers, and supporters from around the globe are invited to tune in live for […]

Creativity in Motion: Destination Imagination’s 2025 Annual Report

Five students stand indoors next to a large, team-built display made of cardboard and painted materials. The display includes tall structures, boxes, and props. On the left side of the image is text reading “Destination Imagination 2025 Annual Report.”

Creativity rarely looks like a single moment of inspiration. More often, it takes shape over time through trying ideas, working through challenges, collaborating with others, and learning along the way. Destination Imagination’s 2025 Annual Report highlights what that process looked like across our global community during the past fiscal year. At its core, the report […]

Have Tech Skills? Volunteer with DI’s Score Room Team

A volunteer Appraiser speaks with a DI team after their performance at Global Finals 2025.

Do you enjoy coding, data entry, quality assurance, or other computer-related work? Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Destination Imagination from the comfort of your own home office? If so, this opportunity might be for you! The Destination Imagination Score Room ICM team is currently seeking 2–3 volunteers to help support DI […]

Become an Instant Challenge Developer

Students collaborate during an Instant Challenge, building a tall structure with pool noodles and props at a tournament, with overlaid text reading “Become an Instant Challenge Developer” and the Destination Imagination logo and branding.

Have creative ideas for Instant Challenges? Destination Imagination (DI) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to join our Instant Challenge Development team! This is your chance to make a direct impact on DI’s mission to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in students around the world. As an Instant Challenge Developer, you’ll […]

Welcoming Mark Giordono as Destination Imagination’s CEO

Graphic featuring a portrait of Mark Giordono in a blazer against a blue background. Text reads “Welcoming Our New CEO: Mark Giordono,” alongside the Destination Imagination logo.

As we begin a new year, we’re excited to share an important leadership update with the Destination Imagination community. Destination Imagination is pleased to welcome Mark Giordono as our next Chief Executive Officer. Mark will officially step into the role on January 15, following Michele Tuck-Ponder’s tenure as CEO. Mark brings more than two decades […]