There are eight areas of competition.

Editorial Communications: Present and defend an opinion on the sociological impact of current technological issues. venue

Explanatory Communications:Convey a technical subject or process such that is can be understood by the general public. venue

Parliamentary Debate: Present well-reasoned viewpoint with a minimum of presentation time in teams of two. Sample topics

Corporate Design: Propose a solution that solves an engineering related problem as posed by a company

Entrepreneurial Design: Develop a business plan for an innovative product, service or process

First Year Team Design: Solve a problem that is divulged on the day of the event. The solution must be implemented with limited time and materials. Students will work in groups of four.

Senior Team Design: Solve a problem that is divulged on the day of the event. The solution must be implemented with limited time and materials. Students will work in groups of four.

High School Competition: Event open to local high school students.

First- and Second-Place winners will compete in the 2005 Canadian Engineering Competition at the University of Calgary.