BIBLIOTECH CHALLENGE
National technology competition
for children and young people
The BiblioTech Challenge is a national technology competition for children and young people, to encourage them to develop technological and innovative ideas on issues and challenges that affect them, their peers and their community and to prepare them for the workplace of the future by boosting their digital and online safety skills. This competition is organized by the Albanian Sustainable Development Organization (ASDO) and UNICEF in Albania within the program "Transforming the national response to human trafficking in and out of Albania", supported by the Government of the United Kingdom.
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Exciting learning & pitching
This competition will engage 10-18-year-old children to brainstorm, generate ideas, develop and bring to life technological and innovative concepts through fun, exciting learning and pitching.
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Solve problems as a team
The goal of this challenge is to boost and broaden children's and young people’s interest in technology, innovation, human centres design, digital goods and online protection as they learn from one another to solve problems as a team.
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Prizes for 3 first winners
Prizes: The challenge will see 3 first winners as per the following group ages:
1. 1st place for 10-12 years old innovators
2. 1st place for 13-15 years old innovators
3. 1st place for 16-18 years old innovators
GET INVOLVED
Fulfill the application form to have a chance of being part in the competition
The challenge is ultimately designed for children and therefore they are expected to come up with the idea and subsequent pitch. The pitches will be judged on factors such as the creativity of the idea, communication of the pitch, the problem it solves, value created and the overall quality.
AGENDA
Live these three wonderful days with us!
Day 1
FRIDAY - 27 October 2023
15:00 - 15:30
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
All participants can get registered at the entrance of "Loro Borici" stadium by providing their credentials
15:30 - 15:45
OPENING REMARKS
The moderator introduces BiblioTech challenge, objectives of the 3-day event and participants
15:45 - 16:20
PRESENTATION & WELCOMING
The moderator introduces BiblioTech challenge, objectives of the 3-day event and participants
16:20 - 17:20
PITCH PRESENTATIONS
Children give their pitch presentations in one minute giving a general overview of their idea
17:20 - 18:00
TEAMBUILDING
Teams will be formed. Standalone participants can join a team or choose to compete individually
Day 2
SATURDAY - 28 October 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Welcoming coffee and socializing
11:00 - 11:20
HELLO MENTORS
Mentors are presented to the children, young people and the participants
11:20 - 12:30
1ST MENTORING SESSION
Mentors chosen by the participants go around the hall to assist them
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
13:30 - 15:00
2ND MENTORING SESSION
Mentors are once again close to the young innovators providing them with advice
15:00 - 16:00
WORKING TIME
Participants are free to stay and work with their teams
Day 3
SUNDAY - 08 May 2022
10:00 - 11:00
Welcoming coffee and socializing
11:00 - 12:00
FOUNDERS PANEL
ICT experts, an entrepreneur or a start- up are invited to give a keynote speech regarding their journey
12:00 - 13:00
WORKING TIME
Participants are advised to work on their 3-minute pitch
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCHTIME
14:00 - 15:00
WORKING TIME & PRESENTATION HAND-IN
Participants will get a last call and hand in their presentations for their pitch
15:00 - 15:15
COFFEE BREAK
Time to gather presentations and put them in place
15:15 - 17:30
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Participants present their ideas in 3-minutes
17:30 - 18:00
COFFEE BREAK
Waiting for the Mayor, British Ambassador, UNICEF Representative and other partners and other logistics
18:00 - 18:20
AWARD CEREMONY AND CLOSING REMARKS
- Mr. Benet Beci, Mayor of Shkodra
- H.E Alastair King-Smith, UK Ambassador, Albania
27-28-29 October 2023, Shkoder
Disclaimer note: The purpose of BiblioTech Challenge is to create an exciting event that enhances technological skills to children and young people youngsters. The registration form is used only to communicate to parents, caregivers, teachers and children themselves about BiblioTech Challenge. Personal information is strictly confidential and will never be used for other purposes beyond the objective of the challenge. If you have questions or concerns, please kindly sent us an email at info@asdo.al
PHOTO ALBUM
Moments from Challenge 2.0
SPONSORS
EVENT PLACE
"Loro Boroci" Stadium, Hall 1
Rruga Djepaxhijej 2,
4001 Shkodër,
Albania
