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Digital Children's Day at Technopark Pomerania

Science, technology, and lots of fun attracted crowds of participants.

On 30 May this year, Digital Children’s Day took place at Technopark Pomerania in Szczecin—an event organized by Technopark Pomerania and the City of Szczecin that combined technology education with family entertainment. Dozens of attractions related to modern technologies, robotics, programming, cybersecurity, and learning through play were prepared for the participants.

Representatives of the UKE Branch in Szczecin also actively participated in the event: Director Wojciech Rymer together with employees: Jacek Jarocki, Andrzej Wąsik, Anna Gottfried-Stankiewicz and Andrzej Żukowski. The educational areas set up by the staff were a huge hit with both children and adults.

One of the biggest attractions prepared by UKE was the "Programming with Scottie Go!" booth. Participants could explore an innovative educational game that develops logical thinking and programming basics without the need for constant screen interaction. The play quickly turned into learning, and successive groups of young participants eagerly took on the challenge of creating their own algorithms.

The UKE Mobile Measurement Station also attracted a great deal of interest. This specialized vehicle, equipped with advanced measuring equipment, allowed participants to glimpse the world of radio waves that are normally invisible to the naked eye. UKE experts presented visualizations of Wi-Fi, cellular, and radio signals, explaining how wireless technologies work and how UKE ensures the proper use of radio frequencies in Poland. For many visitors, this was their first opportunity to see up close the tools used to monitor and maintain order on the airwaves.

Another important element of the programme was the lecture "Your Shield Online," led by Wojciech Rymer, Director of the UKE Branch in Szczecin. The interactive presentation focused on online safety and the conscious use of digital services. Participants learned practical ways to protect their privacy, personal data, and passwords, and also learned how to recognize the most common online threats, such as phishing, fake news, and fraudulent attempts. The event generated great interest of both younger and older attendees, confirming that cybersecurity education is a key element in building digital literacy in society today.

Digital Children's Day demonstrated that modern technologies can be not only a source of knowledge but also inspiring family fun. UKE's participation in the event provided an opportunity to promote digital literacy, develop technical interests among children and young people, and familiarize residents of Szczecin with the role of UKE in building safe and modern electronic communications.