In this challenge, students participate individually. On the day of TEC, they will prepare a 3–5-minute presentation in English, using PowerPoint or any other presentation tool available online, on the general theme of TEC. The general theme will be announced in advance, allowing students to begin their research beforehand.
A more precise topic will be announced two months before TEC. You can find it at the bottom of this page. On the day of the festival, the participants will have two hours to prepare their presentation on the computers at FFZG. They may bring any props they wish to use, but all digital elements of the presentation must be prepared and presented using the FFZG computers, which will have full access to the internet.
All sources of materials used in the presentation that are not created by the participants themselves must be cited, with the author or source clearly indicated. Otherwise, it will be considered a violation of copyright, and the presentation will be disqualified from TEC.
After each presentation, the judges will talk with the presenters, provide feedback on their work, and ultimately select the winner of the Presentation Challenge based on the following criteria:
- Relevance to the topic
• Clearly understands the topic.
• Stays focused on the theme throughout.
• Main ideas connect directly to the topic.
• No major unrelated content.
- Organization and structure
• Clear beginning, middle, and ending.
• Ideas are presented in a logical order.
• Smooth flow between points.
• Main message is easy to follow.
- Use of facts and evidence
• Uses facts, examples, or data to support ideas.
• Information is accurate and appropriate.
• Explains how the evidence supports the argument.
• Avoids unsupported claims.
- Visual design
• Slides/poster are neat and easy to read.
• Good balance between text and visuals.
• Images/charts support the message.
• Overall look is clear and organized.
- Delivery and communication
• Speaks clearly and at a good pace.
• Voice is loud enough to hear.
• Appears confident and calm.
• Explains ideas clearly.
- Audience engagement
• Makes eye contact.
• Uses natural gestures and expressions.
• Keeps the audience interested.
• Shows connection with the audience.
- English language proficiency
• Uses correct grammar most of the time.
• Vocabulary fits the topic.
• Pronunciation is mostly clear.
• Language mistakes do not affect understanding.
- Creativity and originality
• Shows original or fresh ideas.
• Approach is interesting and not predictable.
• Creative way of presenting the topic.
• Shows independent thinking.
TEC 2026 presentation topic:
Free time
