Frequently Asked Questions

YES! We’re back in person at the GE Aerospace Learning Center (1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215)

Parking information will be provided closer to the event date.

Drop-off information will be provided closer to the event date.

Yes. Every meal is buffet-style and has a vegetarian option available.

Important note: if you have any other dietary restrictions or allergies, MAKE SURE you and your parents indicate them on the registration form in the appropriate box. We need to inform the catering service of these restrictions prior to the event so they can prepare meals for you.

Wi-Fi access will be available at the event, more details will be provided in Whova during the event.

We know that many of you are coming to TechOlympics to prepare for college or the summer internship program and we have created several sessions to help you with that goal. To identify these sessions, look through the agenda for sessions labeled “Professional Development.” Also, visit our Sponsors at their Booths and Exhibits and during the Career Fair. This will help you immensely!

To get the full experience we ask that you please add the following into your schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday: Attend all keynotes, lunch, and the Awards Ceremony to understand what’s coming and to see if you won.
• Saturday: Choose a session of IT & U (1pm, 2pm, or 3pm)
• Saturday or Sunday: Choose a time to visit Sponsor Networking Booths.
• Saturday or Sunday: Choose a Professional Development Session to maximize your chance of getting an internship.

Once you have those picked out, fill the rest of your schedule with Breakouts, Competitions, and Workshops that look interesting to you!

We suggest that every TechOlympics registrant sign up for at least 1 competition. They are your opportunity to represent your school, put your knowledge/skills to the test, and have a lot of fun. Make sure you save time to attend the breakouts you’re most interested in, network with professionals in the Sponsorship Booths and meet new students in other activities. We plan to provide all materials for the competitions in advance and there will be a limit on attendees, due to these rules, we ask that you not sign up for competitions that you cannot make.

You do not need to register in advance for Keynote Sessions or Previews, but all other sessions will require pre-registration. This helps us with the logistics of the event as well as procurement as needed. Registration will occur within Whova.

Full details about participation in the Showcase Competition are available on the Showcase page. Contact our Chapter Relations team with any questions that you have at chapters@interalliance.org

Registration is available through Whova.

TechOlympics is run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

Student registration for TechOlympics for just $75 until Early Bird Registration closes on January 19th! If the price of registration prevents you from attending the event, please fill out our scholarship request form, and one of our Leadership Council will contact you with instructions to register with a discount code (while supplies last).

TechOlympics 2026 will take place February 14-15th, 2026.

Yes. Lunch will be provided both days. Please note all lunches are nut free but GE Aerospace is NOT a nut free facility.

Please make sure you bring a photo ID (passport, drivers license, school photo ID, etc.) so that we can verify your identity at check-in on Saturday and Sunday, as well as your phone to view your personal schedule.
At this time, we do not recommend that you bring your laptop, and you are not permitted to bring gaming devices or other electronics. Outside bags are not allowed, and while you will be provided a bag, it is very easy to leave behind as it will look like everyone else’s. INTERalliance and TechOlympics assume no liability for any devices lost, stolen, or damaged during the conference. INTERalliance will provide laptops for use in most competitions and breakout sessions, however, there are some competitions that may ask you to provide your own device. Be sure to note this when signing up for the competitions.

We recommend casual attire, adhering to your school dress code. Attendees will be provided TechOlympics 2026 T-Shirts, but are not required to wear them. Do keep in mind that you will be meeting sponsors and potential employers.

TechOlympics is a technology conference designed by high school students for high school students, therefore the conference is targeted and limited to students in the 9th – 12th grades. Special exceptions may be made for younger students, with the approval of the INTERalliance Executive Director.

Yes! If you are the only student from your school, or if you are homeschooled, you may still participate in TechOlympics. Select your school from the dropdown if it’s available when you’re signing up, and choose “Other” if not. Contact us if you have any further questions about your attendance.

TechOlympics 2026 will take place February 14-15th, 2026.

TechOlympics is a technology conference designed by high school students for high school students, therefore the conference is targeted and limited to students in the 9th – 12th grades. Special exceptions may be made for younger students, with the approval of the INTERalliance Executive Director.

Drop-off information will be provided closer to the event date.

YES! We’re back in person at the GE Aerospace Learning Center (1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215)

TechOlympics 2026 will take place February 14-15th, 2026.

TechOlympics is run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

TechOlympics is a technology conference designed by high school students for high school students, therefore the conference is targeted and limited to students in the 9th – 12th grades. Special exceptions may be made for younger students, with the approval of the INTERalliance Executive Director.

Parking information will be provided closer to the event date.

Nothing. We want our dedicated teachers to enjoy Teacher Connect for free. Teachers DO need to register, however, so don’t forget to sign up.

Full details about participation in the Showcase Competition are available on the Showcase page. Contact our Chapter Relations team with any questions that you have at chapters@interalliance.org

The 2026 TechOlympics Call for Speakers is now open! Please fill out this form, and we’ll be in touch if you are selected. Please stay tuned for further information.

We accept sessions focused on all of our event tracks, as listed in the Call for Speakers. Our students have expressed in an interest in seeing sessions focused on the following topics:

• Web Development
• Professional Development
• Robotics
• Agile
• Ethics in AI
• Chemistry Engineering and BioTech
• Startups
• Introductory Workshops on Java/Python
• Artificial Intelligence
• Tech4Good

YES! Please stay tuned for more information about volunteering at TechOlympics 2026.

YES! Sponsors should review our Sponsorship Packet and reach out to finance@interalliance.org for more information.

Emails sometimes take 5-10 minutes to process. If you haven’t received an email after this time, first check your email’s spam folder to ensure our email didn’t get mistakenly sorted out by the filter.
Occasionally, email addresses provided by a school, company, ISP, or obscure email provider will not go through as well. If you encounter this problem, we suggest you use a Gmail account for your TechOlympics emails. However, if you’re experiencing chronic problems, feel free to contact us at central.office@interalliance.org.

We will not grant refunds to any “no-show” students who paid in full for TechOlympics. Refunds are not available if you miss TechOlympics due to other school obligations, scheduling mistakes, or personal or family-related events. You may only petition the TechOlympics Steering Committee for a refund if you must miss TechOlympics due to an unforeseeable family or medical emergency.

TechOlympics will proceed as planned even if there are school cancellations due to snow or extreme cold. We will permit students to arrive late or leave early in the event of snow or ice creating dangerous driving conditions, though our official start time will remain 9:00 AM both days and end time 5:00 on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday. In the event of a weather emergency like a tornado, we will email all students, parents, school staff, and volunteers with information immediately.