Final Showcase

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 April 29, and April 30, 2023 at South Hall, 435 S. Market Street in Downtown San Jose.

*Exact times will be determined by Spring 2023

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

• Grades 4-5: Morning
• Grade 6: Afternoon

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

• Grades 9-12: Morning
• Grades 7-8: Afternoon

When teams arrive at Showcase, they will enter a line to sign in, get their t-shirts, and all other important items for the day. One adviser can stay with the team, but we request that other adults make their way to the seating area.

Teams will stop by three judging stations. At each station the team will meet with a team of judges. If a team’s device is only partially complete, team members are still encouraged to participate. Advisers do not accompany the team to the judging area.

Teams will exit the judging area and parents and advisers can greet their teams.

We encourage everyone to stay for the awards ceremony. Multiple awards are given and aren’t all based on how well your device performed. Teams, advisers, parents, teachers, spectators and the public are welcome at the ceremony, which takes place after each division’s judging time. There is no charge to attend.

The Tech Challenge is a challenge, not a contest. Teams should participate because they want to learn about the engineering process. However, we do recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement with the following primary awards:

Outstanding Overall (3 awards per division)

• Outstanding Engineering Journal

• Outstanding Engineering Design Process

• Outstanding Device Performance

• Judges Inspiration Award

Secondary awards

• Teamwork Award

• Costume Award

• Safety Award

• Judges Choice Award(s)