December 14, 2024

Tech & Tinsel at the Tech Innovation Lab

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In recognition of CSEdWeek and the holiday season, Infosys Foundation USA is hosting a day of computer science programming for Charlotte families and educators at the Tech Innovation Lab at Discovery Place Science.

This special program aims to celebrate technology, innovation, and community engagement, while providing digital skilling activities for all.

PLAN YOUR VISIT
  • | 6 hours
  • Tech Innovation Lab, Level 2
  • Included with General Admission

Event Highlights

  • Interact with our brand new ‘TogetherTales’, a Gen-AI story creator that turns each learner into an author and illustrator of your very own story.
  • Meet our very own AI Avatar Keira and receive free Snacks and Swag!
  • Engage with computer science leaders and educators to be inspired about STEM, AI and educational tech opportunities.

Guest Presenters

  • Sreenidi Bala: Founder, Code for All Minds
  • Michelle Pierce: Computer Science Educator, CSTA Equity Fellow, Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador
  • Bukola Somide: Founder and CEO, Innovant Technologies and CompSci ABC
  • Robert Lee Hillman: Board of Directors, Queen City Robotics Alliance

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Dance to the Beat of Your Own Code

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: A Conversation with Somi, the Computer Scientist

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: AI for Everyone

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: An Educator’s Perspective on AI – Celebrate CSEdWeek

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: FIRSTRobotics – Live Demo

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Dance to the Beat of Your Own Code