EU Code Week 2025 Launch Event
2025-10-13T12:00:00+00:00
2025-10-13T14:30:00+00:00
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European Parliament EVENTEU Code Week 2025 Launch EventJoin the Celebration of Coding, Creativity & Digital Confidence📅 Date:Monday, 13 October 2025🕐 Time:14:00 – 16:30 CEST📍 Location:Info Hub, European Parliament, Brussels🌐 Format:Hybrid Event💻 Online participation is availableHosted byVictor NEGRESCUVice-President of the European ParliamentCo-Chair, Intergroup on Future of Education & SkillsS&D GroupPartidul Social Democrat (RO) Ready to kick off the biggest celebration of coding and digital creativity in Europe? EU Code Week is back for 2025, and we're launching it with a high-energy event that brings together policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and the grassroots community making digital skills accessible to everyone.EU Code Week, delivered by JA Europe through the Code4Europe consortium, promotes digital literacy, coding, and computational thinking across Europe. Over 10 million young people have already participated, and we're aiming to reach 25 million by 2026. This launch event will feature inspiring keynotes, panel discussions on AI in education, live demonstrations, and the official launch of the EU Code Week Hackathons 2025.SpeakersHenna VIRKKUNENExecutive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and DemocracyEuropean CommissionSalvatore NIGROCEOJA EuropeAjsel BUDLLAPulsePalEU Code Week Digital Innovation Award WinnerRehana SCHWINNINGER-LADAKHead of Unit G.2, Interactive TechnologiesDG CNECT, European CommissionAnnie BERGHPresidentCode Week CouncilPanel ModeratorGeorgia LASKARISLeading TeacherCode Week Hub, GreeceMadhumalti SHARMAEU Code Week AmbassadorLuxembourgCindy SMITSHub Representative & Leading TeacherBelgiumProf. Dr. Alessandro BOGLIOLOEU Code Week AmbassadorItalyDiana FILIPDeputy CEO & Chief Development OfficerJA EuropePanel ModeratorAntonis CASSANOBusiness Development & Innovation DirectorUni SystemsMatthias GRAF VON KIELMANSEGGManaging DirectorVodafone FoundationMercedes MIRA COSTAStandards Strategy & Policy Lead EuropeHPLaurence MORVANChief of Staff to EMEA CEOAccentureAnny TUBBSEntrepreneurFirst Move Productions🌐Martina MARCASSADeputy Head of ProjectsAllDigitalDr. Borhene CHAKROUNDirector, Division for Policies and Lifelong LearningUNESCOProgramme14:00 - 14:10Opening RemarksVictor Negrescu (Vice-President of the European Parliament) & Henna Virkkunen (European Commissioner - video message)14:10 - 14:15Welcome AddressSalvatore Nigro (CEO, JA Europe)14:15 - 14:25Still Coding the Future!Ajsel Budlla (PulsePal, EU Code Week Digital Innovation Award winner)Topics: Keynote speech on achievements and innovation in digital education14:25 - 14:30Keynote AddressRehana Schwinninger-Ladak (Head of Unit G.2, DG CNECT, European Commission - video message)Topics: Introducing Code Week 2025-26 vision; EU's digital education strategy14:30 - 15:00Panel: The Power of Communities in Europe's Digital FutureModerator: Annie Bergh (President, Code Week Council)Panellists: Georgia Laskaris, Madhumalti Sharma, Cindy Smits + Video message from Prof. Dr. Alessandro BoglioloTopics: Evolving role of digital education in Europe; Community-led initiatives; Grassroots impact stories15:00 - 15:05Digital for One, and Digital for All! – Focus on Girls in Digital WeekWIDE&COTopics: Video presentation of impact stories; Promoting inclusion and gender equality15:05 - 15:35Panel: From Classrooms to Careers - Navigating AI's Learning CurveModerator: Diana Filip (Deputy CEO & Chief Development Officer, JA Europe)Panellists: Antonis Cassano (Uni Systems), Matthias Graf von Kielmansegg (Vodafone Foundation), Mercedes Mira Costa (HP), Laurence Morvan (Accenture), Anny Tubbs (First Move Productions)Topics: How AI is transforming education and career pathways; Skills and job trends; Equal opportunities for girls and young women in digital economy15:35 - 15:40Gamifying Coding – Code with MinecraftMicrosoftTopics: Video presentation of fun and creative coding with Minecraft15:40 - 15:50EU Code Week Hackathons 2025Martina Marcassa (Deputy Head of Projects, AllDigital)Topics: Winning projects showcase; Call to action for next year's participation15:50 - 16:00Keynote & Closing RemarksDr. Borhene Chakroun (UNESCO - video message) & Diana Filip (JA Europe)☕ 16:00 - 16:30: Networking SessionJoin fellow participants, speakers, and community leaders for informal networking and refreshments🚀 About EU Code WeekEU Code Week is a grassroots movement making digital creativity accessible to everyone in a fun and engaging way. From 11 to 26 October 2025, millions across Europe will participate in coding activities, workshops, and events. Join the movement and help shape Europe's digital future!
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