Each season Future Problem Solving provides students the opportunity to research and engage in 5 topics, representing themes and concepts from the strands of Business & Economics, Social & Political, and Science & Technology.

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Topics serve as the thematic basis for each of the competitive components; Global Issues, Creative Writing, and Storytelling.
 

2025/2026 Topics:

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Practice Problem #1: Invasive Species

Practice Problem #2: Space Exploration

Qualifying Problem: Video Games

Affiliate Competition: Survelliance

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The 2026 world finals problem topic will be announced on March 1.