Final Showcase

The program's big finale - an inspiring event enjoyed by participants, advisers, family and friends!

Final Showcase

Saturday, April 25 and Sunday 26, 2026

The Tech Challenge Final Showcase is the program’s big finale, a weekend during which teams interview with judges, demonstrate their devices on a test rig and present their engineering journal. It is an inspiring event enjoyed by participants, advisers, family and friends!

This year’s showcase will be in-person! Final Showcase will take place Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2025 at South Hall, 435 S. Market Street in Downtown San Jose. 

Dates and Times by Grade Division

Saturday, April 25

  • Grades 4-5:
    • Team check-in: 9 to 11 a.m.
    • Special Recognition Celebration: 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.
  • Grade 6:
    • Team check-in: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
    • Special Recognition Celebration: 4:30 to 5 p.m

Sunday, April 26

  • Grades 9-12:
    • Team check-in: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
    • Special Recognition Celebration: 12:30 to 1 p.m.
  • Grades 7-8:
    • Team check-in: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
    • Special Recognition Celebration: 4 to 4:30 p.m

What to Expect

Click on the image to download and read the Preparing for Showcase guide. 

Showcase Map