National Virtual Event Registration Deadline
The National Virtual Event registration deadline is November 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Make sure you register your students for their shot at attending the National Leadership Conference through the direct to National Virtual Events!
| Event # |
Event Title |
Division |
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(V01) |
Virtual Multimedia & Promotion – Individual |
ML | S | PS |
| Individual contestants will create a 1:00 to 2:30 minute digital promotion based upon the assigned topic. This national event will be submitted and judged virtually. Awards will be presented at the National Leadership Conference. | ||
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(V02) |
Virtual Multimedia & Promotion – Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Teams of contestants will create a 1:00 to 2:30 minute digital promotion based upon the assigned topic. This national event will be submitted and judged virtually. Awards will be presented at the National Leadership Conference. | ||
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(V03) |
Software Engineering Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Teams of contestants will collaborate on the engineering of a computer software application that performs tasks and operations as outlined in the provided topic. Project submissions will consist of software source code and assets in addition to a functional executable version of the application. Submissions will be judged on technical merit by software engineering professionals. Teams will be further required to formally present their project to a panel of judges via videoconference, and the presentation will be judged independently of the project’s technical merits. | ||
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(V04) |
Web Application Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Teams of contestants will create a database-driven Website with server-side functionality. The team is provided with the opportunity to design, build and present a working web application. Teams will be further required to formally present their project to a panel of judges via videoconference, and the presentation will be judged independently of the project’s technical merits. | ||
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(V05) |
Mobile Applications |
ML | S | PS |
| Individual contestants will develop a mobile phone and/or tablet application based upon the given scenario. Permitted platforms include and are limited to Google Android™, Apple iOS™, and Microsoft Windows Phone™. The application will be pre-submitted for technical judging. Contestants will then be required to present their application to a panel of technical judges. | ||
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(V06) |
Promotional Photography |
ML | S | PS |
| Individual contestants will demonstrate their skill and creative vision using a DSLR and image editing. This national event will be submitted and judged virtually. Awards will be presented at the National Leadership Conference. | ||
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(V07) |
Virtual Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics |
ML | S | PS |
| Demonstrate knowledge of computer security and cybersecurity management tasks in multiple computer and mobile platforms. This national event will be graded and require judged components on-site at the National Leadership Conference. Awards will be presented at the National Leadership Conference. | ||
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(V08) |
Start-up Enterprise Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Teams of contestants will develop an operating plan and organizational structure to initiate a small business. Teams are to assume they are presenting their products/services to potential buyers. | ||
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(V09) |
Financial Portfolio Management Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Teams (2-4 members) will enter an investment simulation using an online platform provided by a BPA partner. The simulation will provide the students $100,000 initially, to be used to invest in stocks, mutual funds, and/or bonds. | ||
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(V10) |
Virtual Branding Team |
ML | S | PS |
| Marketing in today’s world focuses on the combination of digital design, social media, virtual mock-ups, and engaging multimedia experiences. This virtual event will evaluate knowledge and skills utilizing cross-medium branding in a team environment. Teams are recommended to use Adobe Xd®, Adobe Illustrator®, Adobe Dimension®, Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Premiere (Rush)® or other software that meets the contest specifications. |