Utah Educators Rising's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in teaching-profession competitions (lesson planning, children's literature, ethical dilemma, public speaking and more) and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national Educators Rising event.
Illinois HOSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in health science competitive events (health knowledge, clinical skills, emergency preparedness, leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the HOSA national conference.
Pennsylvania's statewide science fair for grades 7–12: regional meets January–early March, and qualifiers go to the State Meet at Penn State University Park, May 16–18, 2027.
A team engineering and design challenge where students in Years 10–13 form a fictional company to design a space settlement in response to a Request for Proposal, with regional heats and a National Final.
Nevada FFA's 2027 state event where high-school members compete in agricultural career development events, proficiency awards and State FFA Degree ceremonies and attend leadership sessions; top finishers can qualify for the national FFA event.
Pennsylvania FBLA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in business competitive events (accounting, marketing, finance, management, technology, public speaking and more) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the FBLA national conference.
DSTA's annual tech festival for post-secondary and undergraduate students, with competitive tracks in cybersecurity CTF, AI, drones and app development plus beginner-friendly LEARN workshops.
Michigan HOSA's 2027 state conference where high school members compete in health science competitive events (health knowledge, clinical skills, emergency preparedness, leadership) and attend leadership workshops; top finishers can qualify for the HOSA national conference.