STEM Fest @ Cisco’s Innovation Hub
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STEM Fest @ Cisco’s Innovation Hub

By National Centre for Computing Education

I Belong student events aim to inspire key students, particularly girls, to pursue computer science and raise awareness of related careers

Date and time

Location

GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH)

47 Lloyd Street Manchester M2 5LE United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Arrival & Registration


Get settled, meet your hosts, and get ready for the day.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Journeys into Tech Panel


Inspiring stories from Cisco staff, founders & entrepreneurs + Q&A.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Refreshment Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Discover AI


What exactly is AI and how does it work? Find out how AI is transforming multiple industries and how Cisco is using it in real-world roles. This is your chance to get hands-on and try your hand at us...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cybersecurity with Greater Manchester Police


Hear how tech is used to keep our community safe.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Cisco Innovation Hub Tour & Activities


Explore the office, see real-world tech in action and take part in exciting challenges.

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Break

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Challenge Review - who will be the ultimate winner?


Find out the solutions and answers to the challenges and find out who the ultimate winner is.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

STEM Fest Closing


Prizes, feedback and a final thank you!

Good to know

Highlights

  • 5 hours
  • In person

About this event

Family & Education • Education

This in-person event is run in partnership with Cisco for schools in and around Greater Manchester.

Get ready for a day full of inspiration, innovation, and hands-on fun! Hosted at Cisco’s flagship Innovation Hub in Manchester, STEM Fest brings together tech leaders, entrepreneurs and the police to show how STEM skills are shaping the future.

You’ll get the chance to:

  • Hear real journeys into tech from Cisco staff, founders, and entrepreneurs.
  • Take part in interactive AI and cybersecurity activities (including a session with Greater Manchester Police).
  • Go on an exclusive tour of Cisco’s offices and Innovation Hub.
  • Work in teams on challenges, win prizes and discover exciting career pathways.

Lunch and refreshments are included!

This event is for female identifying students in Year 8 and 9.

This event is for students accompanied by their teacher(s).

Bookings must be made by teachers. 1 ticket per student is needed (teachers do not require separate tickets).

Learn more about the NCCE I Belong programme

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National Centre for Computing Education

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Nov 27 · 09:30 GMT