Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Last date for “Early Registration” (getting the Entry Form in!) at the lower $900 Entry Fee. After this date the Entry Fee is $1200.
Saturday, February 28, 2026: Early Registration $900 Entry Fees due.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Last date for receipt of the Entry Form to register for SOLAR SPLASH 2026, and last date to pay the $1200 Entry Fee.
Monday, April 27, 2026: Last date to submit the Technical Report without a points penalty.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Video presentation submissions due by 5 pm Eastern Time.
On-site Registration
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: First day of the Competition. Registration opens at 8:00 am, and all teams must be on-site and registered by noon.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Innovation Award submissions due, noon Eastern Time.