Computer science and AI for every Filipino child
Sessions pair the global Hour of AI curriculum with hands-on micro:bit robotics, taught by trained teachers and DEVCON Kids volunteers, with CPD trainings for educators through CSTA Philippines.
DEVCON Kids3.8k kids introduced to AI and coding, nationwide
In 2025, DEVCON Kids brought Hour of AI and micro:bit robotics to public schools across nine chapters, with trained teachers and local volunteers in every room.
Our nationwide impact
- 3,825Students joined
- 180Volunteers
- 100+Teachers trained
- 32Participating schools
- 29 successful events
- 9 DEVCON Kids chapters
- 10k youth: our 2027 goal
From Hour of Code to Hour of AI
In 2025, DEVCON Kids moved from Hour of Code to Hour of AI: 3,600+ students reached across 10 chapters, and 100+ teachers and volunteers trained, starting with the national kickoff at the National Science and Technology Week in Laoag.
Hour of AI in 2026
- Dagupan: Hour of AI at the DOST Region 1 RSTW for 80 learners
- Mindanao: Hour of AI for teachers on the AI Angat Mindanao Caravan
- Coming up: DEVCON Kids Hour of AI 2026, with school visits Nov 23–26 and Dec 7–18
The season at a glance
From the first school call in September to the awards night in February: two school-visit waves, free training for every teacher and volunteer, and a full impact report.
- Execution windowsNov 23–26 and Dec 7–18, 2026. Schools pick any date inside these.
- Free volunteer and teacher trainingNov 14, 21, and 28, open to all teachers and volunteers.
- Awards nightHour of AI and Chapter Awards Night, Feb 5, 2027.
School contacting
- Initial outreach sentSep 11–18
- Follow-up and interest confirmedBy Oct 9
- Commitments and agreements collectedOct 30
- Specific-date bookings confirmed (written or MOA)Oct 30
Preparation and training
- Readiness checkpoint: materials and venueNov 15
- Logistics arrangedNov 15
- Internal trainingNov 7
- Training open to all teachers and volunteersNov 14, 21, 28
- School readiness check with school officialsNov 15
- Volunteer readiness check: training and reporting instructionsNov 20
Execution
- Wave 1 school visitsNov 23–27
- Wave 1 liquidation and debriefNov 27–28
- Wave 2 school visitsDec 7–18
- Wave 2 liquidation and debriefDec 19
Post event
- Liquidation and report submittedDec 19
- Impact report completedJan 18, 2027
- Publish and thank partners weekJan 25, 2027
- Hour of AI and Chapter Awards NightFeb 5, 2027
Hour of AI in nine chapters
Every chapter ran its own sessions, localized for its schools.
DEVCON Iligan: 980 kids across 7 schools
Iligan ran 8 Hour of AI sessions across 7 schools, reaching 980 learners, plus a Sumo and Soccer Bots Tournament with the local government.
10,000 youth in 2027
With Sui’s micro:bit and robotics kit donations and support from partners like DOST and ING, DEVCON Kids aims to empower 10,000 young Filipinos through DEVCON Kids in 2027.
Partners who make it possible
- CSTA Philippines
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