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Festival Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 23 \u2013 Thursday 25 June 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

London South Bank University<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday <\/strong>23rd June 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ada London Festival Launch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ada London Festival will officially launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dedicated training afternoon for current and prospective LSBU Computer Science student ambassadors aim at equipping them with the skills to champion gender diversity in computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session will set the scene and provide context to the Ada Festival and will see the launch of Ada London Festival. Students will be equipped with essential skills to champion gender diversity in computing. There will be a hands-on session where participants will design engaging outreach activities and present their ideas. The session will conclude with networking opportunity over light refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Participants: <\/strong>LSBU Computer Science students<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Format: <\/strong>In-person workshop day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Location: <\/strong>LSBU Southwark Campus, Faraday Wing Computer Labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Wednesday<\/strong> 24th June 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    AI for Good & Your Future in Tech<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    An inspiring morning exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the world \u2013 and the careers of the future. Students hear from real-world professionals, take part in interactive AI activities, and discover the range of pathways available to them in the technology sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What to Expect:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Explore real-world uses of AI in healthcare and environmental science<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Meet university students and tech professionals working in London<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Learn about future pathways into digital and technology careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Take part in hands-on interactive AI activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Gatsby Benchmarks: <\/strong>Supports Benchmarks 2, 4 and 5 \u2013 connecting curriculum learning to careers, employer engagement and higher education pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Audience: <\/strong>Students aged 13\u201316 (Years 9\u201310) \u2013 minimum 50% female<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Format: <\/strong>In-person morning event (up to 40 students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Location: <\/strong>LSBU Southwark Campus, Faraday Wing Computer Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Partners: <\/strong>Raspberry Pi Foundation, BCS Women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Thursday<\/strong> 25th June 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Social Impact Hackathon: Code Her Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Teaching Computer Science to Girls in Afghanistan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Today you are not just attending a hackathon \u2014 you are part of something that matters. Over the next few hours, your team will design a real technology solution to help girls in Afghanistan learn computer science, even though the Taliban has banned them from going to school. You don\u2019t need to be a coding expert. You need curiosity, creativity, and care.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Since August 2021, the Taliban banned girls from secondary education in Afghanistan. Today, 2.5 million girls are denied schooling \u2013 it is the only country on Earth where this is the law. Despite the risk, thousands of girls attend secret underground schools. They need CS education that is offline, safe, disguised, and designed for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The hackathon is hosted in collaboration with Dr Safia Barikzai \u2013 an Afghan woman, Associate Professor at London South Bank University and member of BCSWomen \u2013 who grew up as a refugee, moving through 11 schools before reaching higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Audience: <\/strong>Students aged 14\u201318 (Years 10\u201313) \u2013 open to all genders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Format: <\/strong>Full-day in-person hackathon  \u2022  Teams of 4\u20135<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Location: <\/strong>London South Bank University (LSBU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Programme at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          TIME<\/strong><\/td>ACTIVITY<\/strong><\/td>DETAIL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
          10:00 \u2013 10:10<\/strong><\/td>Arrival & Registration<\/strong><\/td>Get your team pack, name badges, and find your table<\/td><\/tr>
          10:10 \u2013 10:30<\/strong><\/td>Opening: The Story Behind the Challenge & Challenge Brief<\/strong><\/td>Dr Safia Barikzai & Dr Matthew Barr<\/td><\/tr>
          10:30 \u2013 11:00<\/strong><\/td>Sprint 1 \u2014 Research & Understand<\/strong><\/td>Explore the landscape; map your users; define constraints<\/td><\/tr>
          11:00 \u2013 11:30<\/strong><\/td>Sprint 2 \u2014 Ideate<\/strong><\/td>Brainstorm; vote; focus your concept<\/td><\/tr>
          11:30 \u2013 12:00<\/strong><\/td>\ud83c\udf55 Lunch & Mentor Drop-Ins<\/strong><\/td>Mentors circulate; informal feedback on early ideas<\/td><\/tr>
          12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/strong><\/td>Sprint 3 \u2014 Build & Prototype<\/strong><\/td>Create your prototype or model; design your solution<\/td><\/tr>
          13:00 \u2013 13:15<\/strong><\/td>Pitch Preparation<\/strong><\/td>Guided session: how to structure your 5-minute pitch<\/td><\/tr>
          13:15 \u2013 14:15<\/strong><\/td>Team Pitches \u2014 5 Minutes Each<\/strong><\/td>Present to judges and audience; Q&A after each<\/td><\/tr>
          14:15 \u2013 14:25<\/strong><\/td>Judges\u2019 Deliberation<\/strong><\/td>Teams complete reflection sheets while judges score<\/td><\/tr>
          14:25 \u2013 14:45<\/strong><\/td>Awards, Feedback & Closing<\/strong><\/td>Prizes, judge feedback, Dr Safia\u2019s closing words<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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