BIOBUZZ: kICKOFF event

Kickoff for the FIRST TECH CHALLENGE: BIOBUZZ Season Presented by RTX takes place on September 12th, 2026!

Saturday, September 12th | 9:00am - 3:00pm

Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics

401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

Kickoff Schedule

9:00am - 9:20am | Check-In & Welcome

9:30am - 10:15am | Morning Workshops

10:30am - 12:00pm | Season Announcements, Updates, & Q&A

12:00pm - 12:30pm | Game Reveal

12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch

1:30pm - 3:00pm | Afternoon Workshops

Morning Workshops

The Drive Coach: Every FTC Team’s Secret Weapon | 772 - Golden Dragons

Predictive Path Following in Autonomous | 23345 - Sterling Stormers

Holy Wow! Your Team Advanced! Now What? | Orange Grove Robotics

Computer Vision in Robotics | 30380 - Bitflip

Portfolio & Outreach Tips | 772 - Golden Dragons

Robotics Summer Camp: Growing Your Team & Funds | Orange Grove Robotics

Making Robotics Meetings Fun & Student-Led | 10021 - Red Legion

FIRST Leadership Award Tips | Emily Daniels, FIRST Alumni & Leadership Winner 2024

Afternoon Workshops

Judging & Awards | Brittany Shank, FIRST SC FTC Judge Advisor

Preventing Failures: How to Build a Robot That Works | 772 - Golden Dragons

CAD with Onshape for Absolute Beginners (Device Required) | Orange Grove Robotics

Team Hosted Events

October 24th, 2026

114 Tomaka Dr, Summerville, SC 29486

Registration Details Coming Soon!

October 24th, 2026 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550

Check-in from 9:00am - 10:00am

Register by emailing Elaine Parshall at parshall@governors.school