#CodeAtHome launch in India

The purpose of this global initiative is to enable millions of kids and teens to participate in free online coding workshops held weekly. This would enable to bridge social and digital gaps around the world, through promotion of wider access to technology. #CodeAtHome is aimed at kids aged 8 to 12 years old and teens aged 13 to 16 years old.

Through pedagogical sessions, kids and teens will develop their algorithmic thoughts in order to learn to solve complex problems and to discover the world of programming using languages such as Python, Swift, Scratch, JavaScript and many others.

They will also expand their creativity and explore the possibilities offered by technology and its application in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the cloud and many others.

For more information about #CodeAtHome : https://www.e-mma.org/articles/codeathome-india

#CodeAtHome online launch schedule on 8th March 2021 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM (IST):

1. Introduction about #CodeAtHome from 2:30PM to 3:30PM:

· Ms. Dipty Chander – Software Engineer and President of E-mma

Ambassadors’ Opening Speech:

· H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Lenain - Ambassador of France to India

· H.E. Mr. Jawed Ashraf - Ambassador of India to France

Panel Discussion: The Benefits of Diversity in Tech:

· Ms. Pallavi Arora – Vice President, Cisco Customer Experience (CX) Centers

· Mr. Dilip Chenoy – Secretary General of FICCI

· Ms. Myriam Akhoun – Director Sustainability Solutions in Asia Pacific of Engie

· Mr. Anand Rangarajan – Engineering Director of Google India

2. Coding Session for kids and teens 8 to 16 years old from 3:30PM to 4:30PM