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 8-18-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 8-11 years old innovators
2. 1st place for 11-15 years old innovators
3. 1st place for 15-18 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 - 06 May 2022
15:00 - 16:00
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS
All participants can get registered at the entrance of Olympic Park in Tirana by providing their credentials
16:00 - 16:30
Welcoming coffee and socializing
16:30 - 17:20
OPENING REMARKS
The moderator introduces BiblioTech challenge, objectives of the 3-day event and participants
17:20 - 18:00
PITCH PRESENTATIONS
Children give their pitch presentations in one minute giving a general overview of their idea
18:00 - 19:00
TEAMBUILDING
Teams will be formed. Standalone participants can join a team or choose to compete individually
Day 2
SATURDAY - 07 May 2022
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 arrival of Tirana Deputy Mayor, UNICEF Representative and the United Kingdom Ambassador
18:00 - 18:20
AWARD CEREMONY AND CLOSING REMARKS
- Mr. Roberto de Bernardi, Representative of UNICEF Albania
- Mr. Alastair King-Smith, United Kingdom Ambassador
- Mrs. Anisa Ruseti, Tirana Deputy Mayor
06-07-08 May 2022, Olympic Park of Tirana
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 challenge@asdo.al
MENTORS
Experience and knowledge from the best
The applicants will receive orientation and problem-solving experiences through a three day guided mentoring program, helping and encouraging children and young people to bring their ideas to life. In these exciting three days children and young people will lead and drive the conceptualization of technological ideas. They will be engaged in tech experiences, building confidence, growing their knowledge and developing skills and habits of learning.
Arbionela Toli
PROGRAMMER, TEACHER
Ardita Keraj
COORDINATOR, CHILD PROTECTION
Enxhi Mete
EXPERT, WORDPRESS
Gerion Treska
EXPERT, STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Igli Tola
EXPERT, CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Xhulio Mitre
PROGRAMMER, TEACHER
Fatjon Saqe
ENTREPRENEUR
Keti Gjipali
AGOG MARKETING
Ina Kërçiku
LOGOPEDE
Arlind Haxhijaj
COOLAB TIRANA
Gertila Brahaj
TUMO TIRANA
SPONSORS
EVENT PLACE
