Hello, Space|Bulgaria Calling! 4.0
26.06.2024
On 25.06.2024, the fourth edition of the youth science festival “Hello, Space|Bulgaria Calling!” took place. The initiative is focused on encouraging children and young people to pursue careers in the space science and STEAM fields and is a day where young and old can be inspired by the many companies present, the inspiring speakers, the engaging workshops, and the exciting demonstrations.
This year’s edition was held in Sofia Tech Park and gathered over 1500 children from all over Bulgaria. The festival included over 50 interactive booths, over 15 workshops, over 15 intriguing lectures, and numerous demonstrations.
Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy amazing technologies such as Yettel’s recycler, Samsung’s cube, drones, rockets, 3D modeling machines, and one of the greatest human inventions – Gutenberg’s printing press.
The children also enjoyed the many workshops that included exciting Minecraft missions, robot demonstrations, experimenting with DNA molecules, making space devices out of everyday materials, building a LEGO robot, and much more.
The highlight of this edition was the personal presence of the former NASA astronaut, now Astronaut Commander at Axiom Space – Michael Lopez-Alegria. On stage, he talked about his space missions, the future of space and answered questions from 10 curious children. His talk sent everyone into space and inspired young and old to chase their dreams to the stars, moon, Mars, and beyond.
Details
Website
www.digitalalliance.bg
Target audience
Digital skills in education
Digital skills for children
Digital technology
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Digital Skills