2027 Events

Core Knowledge Event: In these events, participants are given a set of topics to master. Mastery is demonstrated at a tournament by taking a pencil-paper, station, or computer test.

Build Event: In these events, participants are given specifications about a device or object and expected to design, create, and test in advance of the tournament. 

Laboratory/Hands-on Event: In these events, participants are given a general topic and expected to master the content and associated research techniques prior to the tournament. At the tournament, participants are assessed on completion of a hands-on task, which may require a written portion. 

Hybrid Event: These events are a combination of two or more of the above-listed event types. The most common combination is core knowledge with a build or lab event.