Free robotics and technology festival for children and young people in Famagusta

The free Robotics and Technology Festival for children and young people in Famagusta introduced next-generation technologies through hands-on activities. Held at Famagusta Arena, the festival gave participants the opportunity to explore a range of fields, from electronic systems to mechanical design.

Organised in partnership by the Famagusta Development Centre (Mağusa Gelişim Merkezi, MAGEM) Sakarya and Avdeso Academy, the event aimed to support the well-rounded development of children and young people, as well as equal access to opportunities. The programme included not only technology demonstrations but also workshops where participants could create their own designs. The festival therefore brought together different areas of technology in one event.

From drone flights to coding workshops

Drone flight activities took place in the section of the festival dedicated to aviation technology. They introduced participants to aviation technologies, while virtual reality applications offered a different way to explore the digital world. The programme covered both flight technologies and virtual environment applications.

The Arduino and coding workshops focused on how electronic systems and robotics technologies work. Participants took part in practical activities related to these fields. The workshops were among the parts of the festival that offered the opportunity to work directly with technology.

Design and problem-solving with LEGO

At the LEGO Basic and LEGO Intermediate Education activities, children brought pieces together to create their own designs. These activities gave them the opportunity to explore mechanical systems and develop their problem-solving skills. In this part of the festival, design and learning about mechanical operation came together in the same activities.