STEM Fest @ Cisco’s Innovation Hub

Our vision is for every child in every school in England to have a world-leading computing education.

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

GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH)

NCCE Student Events

Events for KS2 and KS3 students, which aim to inspire and engage them in computing and get them thinking about taking GCSE and A Level Computer Science. 

Head to isaaccomputerscience.org to see our KS4/5 student events!

This in-person event is run in partnership with <a href="https://www.cisco.com/" title="https://www.cisco.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cisco</a> 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:<ul><li>Hear real journeys into tech from Cisco staff, founders, and entrepreneurs.</li><li>Take part in interactive AI and cybersecurity activities (including a session with Greater Manchester Police).</li><li>Go on an exclusive tour of Cisco’s offices and Innovation Hub.</li><li>Work in teams on challenges, win prizes and discover exciting career pathways.</li></ul>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).<a href="https://teachcomputing.org/i-belong" title="https://teachcomputing.org/i-belong" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more about the NCCE I Belong programme</a><a href="https://isaaccomputerscience.org/" title="https://isaaccomputerscience.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discover Isaac Computer Science - the free learning platform for A level and GCSE computer science teachers and students</a>

Agenda

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

Arrival & Registration

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

 Journeys into Tech Panel

Refreshment Break

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 using AI safely, ethically and effectively. 

Discover AI

Hear how tech is used to keep our community safe.

Cybersecurity with Greater Manchester Police

Lunch

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

Cisco Innovation Hub Tour & Activities

Break

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