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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
This unique conference will ignite creativity and innovation, showcasing computer science teaching strategies and real-world applications. Discover new ways to bring CS education to life with micro:bit and other educational technologies, and build lasting professional connections through community-driven networking.
Presented by the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, hosted by CodeVA, and generously supported by Amazon
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OCTOBER 24-25, 2025
James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
Department of Computer Science | King Hall
9am - 4pm
Registration Cost:
Friday and Saturday - $100 per person
NOW OFFERING 1 DAY Option - $50 per person
Registration closes October 10th
To pay via school/division purchase order (PO), please submit PO with all purchase and delivery details to finance@codevirginia.org.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Win exciting prizes while learning from leading educators on micro:bit integration at any skill level.
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Explore innovative products from vendors and discover exclusive CodeVA resources.
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Connect with 250–300 attendees, including educators, leaders, students, and industry professionals.
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Ignite creativity through sessions showcasing CS teaching strategies and real-world applications.
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Build lasting professional connections through meaningful, community-driven networking.
From beginner to pro, This Conference is for YOU!
Not all sessions will be micro:bit-focused, but every session will celebrate computer science education.
You can expect a variety of sessions to accommodate experience levels for all learners!
Beginner / New to micro:bit
- Limited or no prior experience with micro:bit.
- May have done little to no coding with students.
- Interested in learning the basics: setup, block-based programming (MakeCode), and classroom integration ideas.
Intermediate / Classroom Implementer
- Has used micro:bit in lessons or small projects.
- Familiar with MakeCode and possibly Python.
- Looking for ways to deepen student engagement, integrate with cross-curricular projects, and troubleshoot classroom challenges.
Advanced / Innovator
- Comfortable programming micro:bit in multiple languages (MakeCode, Python, JavaScript).
- Experienced in leading student projects, competition teams, or advanced integrations (e.g., sensors, IoT, robotics).
- Interested in pushing boundaries—custom hardware, advanced data collection, or contributing to open-source projects.