October 24-25, 2025 Harrisonburg, VA (14)

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

OCTOBER 24-25, 2025

James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
9am - 4pm
Registration Cost: $100 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.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Win exciting prizes while learning from leading educators on micro:bit integration at any skill level.
  • Explore innovative products from vendors and discover exclusive CodeVA resources.
  • Connect with 250–300 attendees, including educators, leaders, students, and industry professionals.
  • Ignite creativity through sessions showcasing CS teaching strategies and real-world applications.
  • Build lasting professional connections through meaningful, community-driven networking.
microbit hardware

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.
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Connect with us at educators@codevirginia.org

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