Orbach also took part in the team competition alongside other Americans from around the United States. As one of 55 countries represented, Team USA finished sixth after presenting a case study on the strategy of the Chinese government to spur economic development in the city of Suzhou. In total, 262 participants took part in the individual and team competitions, whittled down from over 600,000 around the globe who attempted to qualify. Orbach was one of only 23 competitors to claim a gold medal.