Technosphere 2025 - Addendum - For Use at the 2025 Virginia TSA Technosphere State Conference

Sep 18, 2026

Technosphere 2025 addendum for the 2025 Virginia TSA Technosphere State Conference specifies event scheduling, program access, and where to submit required materials. It explains that the Technosphere program will run through the TSA Virginia app, with top 24 and semifinalists posted during the conference. The addendum includes a sample conference schedule and detailed middle school event codes with participation rules, testing or submission timelines, and guidance on equipment, software, and documentation.

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Technosphere 2025 Overview

Conference dates, location, and start plan

Technosphere app access and listings

Sample schedule

Middle School Program

Event codes and notes

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Virginia TSA | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | |
Competitive Events Addendum
For Use at the 2025 Virginia TSA Technosphere State Conference
An Addendum to the National TSA
2024-2025
Middle School Total TSA Guidelines AND
2025-2026 High School Total TSA Guidelines

Version 1 November 22, 2024
See Virginia TSA Competitive Event Eligibility and Special Awards Guide for eligibilit | | | | | | | | Technosphere 2025 Technosphere 2025 will take place on May 1 – May 4, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The event will begin on the evening of Thursday, May 1 with some turn-in events and testing. Due to a lot of high school and middle school events now having tiered scoring and the number of events that we run each year it has become necessary to continue the schedule we started two years ago with beginning the conference on Thursday evening. Throughout the addendum you will see references to the Technosphere program. That program will be live on the TSA Virginia app that you can download the week prior to the conference. More information about the app will come out in April 2025. We will also post all top 24 and semifinalists on the app during the conference that are mentioned in the addendum. Sample schedule for Technosphere 2025: May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Registration 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM Testing 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM Select turn-in events May 2, 2025, 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM Select interviews and live events 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Officer Candidate Campaigning 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Dinner May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM Business Meeting Approx 10:45 AM – 8:00 PM Remainder of live events and interviews May 4, 2025 9:30 AM Closing Ceremony 3 Virginia TSA 2024-2025 Technosphere Events and Codes 11/22/2024 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM CODE EVENT NOTES | MS | Biotechnology | Two teams per chapter, 2-6members per team
Using the current middle school guide, participants conduct research on a contemporary biotechnology theme posted on the National TSA website, documenting their research and creating a
display. See National Themes and Problems [https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems](https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems) Students will drop off their project and documentation at the room and time printed in the Technosphere program. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MS * | CAD Foundations | Qualified members from Regional Fairs have the opportunity to
demonstrate their understanding of CAD fundamentals as they
create a two-dimensional graphic representation of an engineering
part or object. Students must provide all equipment, software and
supplies. Students will login to the judges’ system at the
scheduled time and place of this event in the Technosphere
program. The scenario and submission button will be present
for the student in the system. | | | MS * | Career Prep | Qualified members from Regional Fairs and the Fall Events design and produce a cover letter and a chronological or skills resume, based on research. See National Themes and Problems [https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems](https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems)
for Career Clusters. Students will upload their work to the judges’ system by 11:59 PM on 4/28/25. Semifinal interviews will be on the Friday of Technosphere. | | | MS * | Challenging TechnologyIssues | Qualified teams from Regional Fairs prepare and deliver an
extemporaneous, debate-style presentation with team members.
SEE National Themes and Problems
[https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems](https://tsaweb.org/competitions/themes-and-problems)
Students will report to the location, day and time, in the
Technosphere program for this event. | | | MS | Chapter Team | One team of 6 members per chapter
Using the current middle school guide, participants demonstrate an understanding of parliamentary procedures relative

FAQs

What is Technosphere 2025 and when and where will it be held?

Technosphere 2025 will take place May 1–May 4, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

How does the Technosphere program work during the conference?

The Technosphere program will be live in the TSA Virginia app downloaded before the conference, and top 24 and semifinalists will be posted in the app during the conference.

Where can students find requirements and themes for middle school events?

Students reference the current middle school guide and National TSA themes and problems posted on the National TSA website for event topics and expectations.

Sep 18, 2026

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