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Finals Presentation Guidelines
Galactic Greenhouse — HS 2026 Championship
Show the judges who your alliance is and how you plan to win!
Submit via the Finals Presentation form in Team Management
1 Overview
Required for all finalist teams: Each alliance must prepare and submit two presentation materials for the Finals event by the deadline above.
60-Second Video
A short clip introducing your alliance. Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive and share the link via the submission form.
PDF Slideshow
A presentation deck uploaded directly through the submission form on the website.
Both materials will be showcased on the Zero Robotics website and may be featured during the Finals livestream. Make them count!
2 Video Guidelines
What to Include
Your 60-second video should cover the following:
- Alliance Name — Introduce your alliance with your chosen name
- Teams in the Alliance — Briefly introduce each team and where they're from
- Strategy Overview — Give a brief, high-level overview of your alliance's approach to Galactic Greenhouse
- Tagline (Optional) — A catchy motto or slogan for your alliance
- Visuals (Optional) — Team logos, graphics, gameplay clips, animations — anything that brings your presentation to life
Video Requirements
60 seconds maximum
YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive (unlisted or public)
Share the video link via the submission form
Important: If you set your video to private, we will not be able to access it. Please use unlisted (anyone with the link can view) or public visibility. This applies to YouTube, Vimeo, and Google Drive links.
3 Slideshow Guidelines
What to Include
Your slideshow should complement your video and can go into more detail. This will be shared publicly on the website, alongside your video:
- Title slide with your alliance name and team names
- Team introductions — who you are, where you're from
- Strategy breakdown — your approach to Galactic Greenhouse
- Visuals — diagrams, screenshots, team photos, logos
- Tagline or closing statement (optional)
Slideshow Requirements
PDF only (.pdf)
10 MB maximum
Directly through the submission form
4 How to Submit
Upload your video
Upload your 60-second video to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive. Set the visibility to unlisted or public (not private). Copy the video link.
Export your slideshow as PDF
Save or export your presentation as a .pdf file (max 10 MB). Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote all support PDF export.
Go to Team Management
Navigate to Team Management and find the Finals Presentation form.
Fill out the form
Enter your alliance name, paste your video link, upload your PDF slideshow, and submit!
Important: Coordinate with your alliance so that only one team member submits the form. Resubmitting will overwrite the previous submission. Decide in advance who will be responsible for uploading the final video link and PDF.
5 Tips & Examples
Practice your video to make sure you hit all the key points without rushing.
A memorable tagline, team graphics, or creative editing can make your presentation stand out.
Work together across teams to present a unified front. Highlight what makes your collaboration strong.
Video Upload Help:
YouTube: Sign in to YouTube Studio, click Create > Upload video, set visibility to Unlisted, and copy the URL.
Vimeo: Upload at vimeo.com/upload, set privacy to Anyone with the link, and copy the URL.
Google Drive: Upload your video, right-click > Share, set to Anyone with the link, and copy the link.
Questions about the presentation requirements?
Contact us at zerorobotics@mit.edu
