Digital Future Days: Encryption & Cyber Security (13-18 years)

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Spark the future of tech at Digital Future Days! Inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and networking with industry leaders. Book now!

The National Museum of Computing

Digital Future Days 2025- 2026

Digital Future Days is an exciting initiative hosted by TNMOC, dedicated to empowering school-age learners with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the digital era.

Digital Future Days - Ignite the Tech Leaders of TomorrowAre you ready to inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts and ignite their passion for digital skills? Join us for Digital Future Days at The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), a thrilling series of educational events designed exclusively for school and home-educator groups, bridging the gap between employers and future employees in the dynamic world of technology.About the Event:Digital Future Days is an exciting initiative hosted by TNMOC, dedicated to empowering school-age learners with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the digital era. Through a series of engaging events held throughout the year, we provide a unique opportunity for students and educators to explore and develop desirable digital skills while connecting with industry leaders with the added bonus of all the benefits of immersion in heritage.Event Highlights:Hands-on Workshops: Immerse yourself in interactive workshops where you can put your digital skills to the test. From coding challenges to virtual reality experiences, our hands-on activities promise to be both educational and fun!Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with like-minded peers, educators, and tech enthusiasts. Network with industry professionals and build connections that could pave the way for your future tech journey.Empowering Digital Futures: Digital Future Days is not just about technical skills; it's about nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. We believe in empowering young minds to become the changemakers of tomorrow.Experience History in Action: Discover the captivating world of technology within TNMOC's historic Bletchley Park setting. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled interactive learning experience, surrounded by our unique collection of working historic machines.Event Details:Time: 09:30 AM - 3:30 PMLocation: The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park, Block H, Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DSTicket Options: Tickets are available for school and home-educator groups (limited availability; max. 40 per academic institution, register early to secure your spot).Sample Schedule for the Day*:09:30 - 10:00; Registration and Welcome10:00 - 10:40; BBC Basic10:45 - 11:25; Codename Cipher I or II11:30 - 12:10; VR Experience12:15 - 12:55; Lunch13:00 - 13:40; Gaming/shop13:45 - 14:25; Primes &amp; Encryption14:30 - 14:45; Closing Remarks and Group Photo14:45 -16:00; Optional self-guided exploration Codename Cipher I or II: For groups facing the choice between Codename Cipher I - The Bombe and Codename Cipher II - Lorenz, embark on a captivating journey through the realms of cryptography and computing. Codename Cipher I offers an immersive exploration into the Enigma machine's origins, while Codename Cipher II delves deeper into encryption techniques and the emergence of early computing. Whether opting for the introductory adventure or the more complex exploration, prepare for an enlightening experience that merges history, technology, and problem-solving into a single captivating narrative.VR Experience: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (KTaNE), a Virtual Reality puzzle game that sparks your curiosity and sharpens your computational thinking. Navigate the Bomb using the VR headset, relying on your team-mates propensity for abstraction to solve decomposed puzzle modules. This unforgettable experience nurtures teamwork, critical thinking, and computational skills essential for success in our digital world. Level up your problem-solving prowess!Gaming/shop: Embark on a captivating journey through 40 years of gaming evolution! Take a break and explore our extensive collection of retro games consoles, rediscovering iconic classics and witnessing the remarkable transformation of gaming technology. From nostalgic pixelated wonders to cutting-edge graphics, experience the magic of gaming's journey over the decades. Immerse yourself in vintage arcades and beloved home consoles, reliving cherished memories of the past. And don't miss the chance to visit our museum shop, where unique gaming memorabilia awaits. Join us for a time-traveling adventure celebrating the joy of gaming and the incredible progress it has brought to the world of entertainment.BBC Encryption: Dive into the world of cryptography with our BBC micros and code your own cipher to encrypt and decrypt secret messages! Unleash your programming skills while exploring the fundamentals of encryption, and discover how to keep information secure by creating a functional program to encode hidden messages. This hands-on experience challenges your creativity and problem-solving abilities, blending technology with the intrigue of secret codes. Get ready to crack the code and share your encrypted messages!Primes &amp; Encryption: Embark on a thrilling journey into the origins of cyber security, tracing the brilliant use of prime numbers and rotors by Lorenz to encrypt information. Delve into the challenges of finding factors of large semi-primes, paving the way to modern RSA encryption and its significance in instant messaging today. Discover the captivating mathematical link to the Lowest Common Multiple, brought to life through 3D printed rotors. Join us for this immersive exploration, where the secrets of primes and encryption await, shaping the world of cyber security as we know it. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we embark on a journey of digital discovery and innovation. Reserve your group's spot for Digital Future Days and be a part of shaping the future of technology! IMPORTANT: Terms and ConditionsSpaces are limited. The capacity for this event is 80 students.The event name details the suggested age of participants, please check to ensure your learners fall within the suggested age group.*Schedule is subject to change dependent on uptake and partner engagement, updates will be shared with registered participants. The order of activities will vary on the day.Schools must give 2 months' notice if they will not be attending; this will enable their places to be offered to another school on the Waiting List. Failure to do so will incur a charge of £160.00.