Technosphere
Each spring after the regional fairs, Virginia TSA hosts Technosphere, the annual state conference. Technosphere provides many special interest sessions, leadership development activities, and competitive events for Technology Education students who are members of the Technology Student Association. This annual event is
Virginia TSA members and their advisors are encouraged to attend Technosphere. Entry into individual and team competitive events requires placing among the top three finalists at one of the six regional fairs. Group events do not require regional fair participation. These group events include Chapter Team, Structural Engineering, and Technology Bowl (Written), among others.
Virginia TSA also encourages outstanding Technology Education students to seek statewide office as an Executive Council member. State elections are a major event at Technosphere, where Virginia TSA officers are elected by majority vote of the voting delegates at the conference. Individuals elected as state officers hold office from the close of the conference through the next conference’s conclusion.

The mission of the Technology Student Association is to prepare students for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving, resulting in personal growth and opportunities.