Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2024

Ames and Iowa State love to host Odyssey of the Mind World Finals! We can’t get enough of the energy and brain power generated by this event.

To get to the finals, thousands of teams throughout the U.S. and around the world participate in the program. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the World Finals in Ames. We are so happy to welcome you!

If this is your first visit to Ames and ISU, here’s a brief introduction and some fun things to discover while you’re here.