IT PAT Competition
The IT PAT Competition is one of GeeXpo's cornerstone events, offering high school learners in Grade 10 to 12 the opportunity to showcase their Practical Assessment Task (PAT) projects from the Information Technology curriculum in a professional, supportive, and competitive environment. This competition is aligned with the CAPS curriculum for the subject Information Technology.
Why Enter?
- Present your project to university academics and industry professionals.
- Gain valuable feedback and exposure beyond the classroom.
- Stand a chance to win prizes for creativity, technical skills, and innovation.
Entry Categories:
- Grade 10 IT PAT
- Grade 11 IT PAT
- Grade 12 IT PAT
Project Judging Criteria:
Judging will be based on:
- Project functionality and completeness;
- Creativity and problem-solving approach;
- Technical execution, unique features, and presentation quality.
How to Enter:
- School Group Registration:
Schools can register multiple IT learners as a group using the School Group Registration Form. Schools are encouraged to set up a branded stall or gazebo on the day to represent their institution and foster school pride. Schools should also bring a long one or more laptops or PCs for their learners to use when presenting their projects. - Individual Learner Registration:
IT learners who are not joining as part of a school group can register using the Individual Registration Form. A dedicated stall with laptops will be available for individual participants. You are welcome to bring your own laptop to use during your demonstration.
Registration closes on 2 October 2026.
Important Notes:
- Participation is open to all high schools offering IT as a subject.
- Projects must meet the requirements of the CAPS IT PAT curriculum.
- School groups should coordinate with their educators to manage logistics, branding, and equipment.
School Robotics Competition
The School Robotics Competition is a new category being introduced at our annual GeeXpo event this year. The aim is to give learners the opportunity to showcase their robotics projects, whether they are based on robotics activities at their school or developed as part of robotics events at robotics clubs.
The Only Condition
We do not accept projects that are commercially available as a kit and have simply been assembled by participants.
Although learners are encouraged to use standard equipment and robotics kits to develop their projects, their projects must be unique and demonstrate innovation, creativity, and basic programming skills applied by the participants themselves.
Why Enter?
- Present your project to university academics and industry professionals.
- Gain valuable feedback and exposure beyond your local school or robotics club.
- Stand a chance to win prizes for creativity, technical skills, and innovation.
Who Can Enter?
Participation is open to all schools and robotics clubs that offer robotics to high school learners (Grades 8 to 12).
We will also accept entries from learners in the Senior Phase of primary schools (Grades 7 to 9).
Registration Closes
Friday, 2 October 2026
Equipment and Set-Up
- All participants must bring their own equipment and/or laptops or PCs and chargers, depending on what they require for their project presentation.
- The technology used may include Arduino, micro, LEGO MINDSTORMS, other LEGO robotics kits, or similar platforms.
- School groups are encouraged to set up a branded area in the hall to represent their school or institution.
- Each group or individual should have a poster displaying the name and focus of their project for judges and visitors.
- Groups and individuals may set up their equipment from 07:30 on the morning of Saturday, 10 October 2026.
Project Judging Criteria
Judging will be based on:
- Project functionality and completeness
- Creativity and problem-solving approach
- Technical execution and unique features
- Quality of presentation
How to Enter
School Group Registration
Schools can register multiple learners as a group using the School Group Registration Form.