TechOlympics

TechOlympics
TechOlympics 2018: Imagine logo
StatusActive
GenreConference
Dates2010–present
FrequencyAnnually
VenueProcter & Gamble Headquarters
Location(s)Cincinnati, Ohio
CountryUnited States of America
Years active13
Founded2010
Most recent2023
Next event2024
Attendance~550
AreaGreater Cincinnati
Organised byINTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati
Filing statusNon-profit
WebsiteOfficial Website
Current Theme (2024): Empower

TechOlympics is an information technology (IT) conference for high school students. It connects students with IT professionals and with companies in order to promote the field of IT. The conference was originally held at the Millennium Hotel from 2010–2019, the Great American Ball Park in 2020 and 2023, virtually in 2021–2022 due to the global pandemic.[1][2][3] The venue changed again to the Procter & Gamble Global Headquarters in Cincinnati for the 2024 event.[4] The event is run by the INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati, a non-profit organization seeking to empower students through a robust knowledge of IT. Colleges and other organizations are present at the event as well. Schools often attend as groups, but individual attendance is also permitted. The conference takes place over the course of one weekend, starting of Friday and going until midday Sunday. The events that take place during the conference fall into one of five categories: a Breakout, a Competition, a Workshop, a Showcase Demonstration, or a Speaker Presentation. However, there are other events that do not fit into one of these categories. Each year, the theme of the conference changes, and as such, so do the Breakouts and competitions offered, as well as the speakers presenting.[5][6][7][8]

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  2. ^ "INTERalliance Announces TechOlympics 2021: Illuminate". GlobeNewswire News Room. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
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  4. ^ "Home - TechOlympics 2024". TechOlympics.org. INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. ^ Jones, Hannah (2012-03-12). "Talented students show off skills at Tech Olympics". Local12.com. Cincinnati, Ohio. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
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