WIDE ANDCO, the national hub for EU Code Week, has announced that it is organising a special event on Tuesday 24 March 2026 as part of Girls in Digital Week 2026 (23-27 March), a European Commission initiative aimed at encouraging girls and young women to engage in the digital and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) fields.

Organised in collaboration with the SCRIPT department of Luxembourg's Ministry of Education, Children and Youth and the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Luxembourg, the event will take place at Lycée Aline Mayrisch in Luxembourg-Merl. It will feature two complementary sessions aimed at different audiences: students in the morning and parents and teachers in the evening.

Between 09:00 and 12:00, pupils will be invited to discover Ada Lovelace, widely regarded as the first computer programmer in history, through Ada.Ada.Ada, an immersive and interactive show created by artist Zoe Philpott (Philpott Design). Presented for the first time in Luxembourg, this one-woman show combining art, technology and storytelling offers a unique participatory experience using light, wires and performance to tell the story of Ada Lovelace and inspire young people, particularly girls, to consider careers in STEAM. The performance will be followed by hands-on workshops with various education and digital organisations in Luxembourg, focusing on technology and digital inclusion and offering students an opportunity to explore these themes in a practical way.

A second session, taking place from 18:30 to 20:30, will target parents and teachers and focus on inclusive digital education. The evening will include:

  • an introduction to "Girls in Digital Week" by WIDE ANDCO and a representative from the European Commission;
  • an artistic performance and talk by Zoe Philpott, exploring the links between technology, identity, creativity and inclusion;
  • a presentation of the G-STEAM community of practice by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST);
  • practical exercises and group discussions to identify barriers and opportunities for girls in digital technology and to strengthen collaboration between families and schools.

By bringing together students, teachers and families, this event aims to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion in digital professions and to support girls' confidence and aspirations in these fields.

The event forms part of the European Girls in Digital Week initiative, which promotes equal opportunities and diversity in the technology sector.

Registration is open to adults, organisations, school representatives, teachers and parents via email: apolline@women-digital.lu or an online form (evening session only).