Phoenix Challenge Foundation sets 2026 competition dates

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation (PCF) has announced the dates for its 2026 high school and college flexographic printing competitions, both taking place in April.

The 29th Annual High School Skills Competition will be held April 15-17 at the Harper campus of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Open to high school and technical school students, the event brings together teams to compete in challenges focused on foundational flexographic printing skills, teamwork and hands-on learning.

The 19th Annual College Competition takes place April 26 at the Milwaukee Marriott Downtown, running alongside the 2026 FFTA Annual Forum and InfoFlex. College teams will present semester-long, client-based projects that are evaluated by industry professionals across categories including technical expertise, business acumen and creative problem-solving.

Both competitions are designed to connect students enrolled in technology and print-related programs with career opportunities in the printing and packaging industry.