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Nov 19, 2025

Inspiring Young People (and Their Parents) to Become Programmers - Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin reveals why syntax memorization crushes early tech curiosity. Learn how parents can leverage accessible tools and project-based learning to raise the next generation of logical software engineers.

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#1 about 2 min

Inspiring kids and parents through project-based coding

A project-based approach successfully introduces young children to fundamental programming logic.

#2 about 3 min

Personal experiences with childhood workshops and modding

Attending local hardware workshops and modifying game code sparks an early interest in software creation.

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Integrating AI tools into foundational programming education

Creating instructional materials that combine foundational programming syntax with AI assistant capabilities accelerates learning.

#4 about 5 min

Connecting software logic to physical hardware learning projects

Tangible learning experiences using conductive materials bridge the gap between physical actions and digital logic.

#5 about 4 min

Understanding basic syntax before relying on AI generation

Deep comprehension of syntax fundamentals outlasts automated code generation when debugging or improving applications.

#6 about 4 min

Comparing language choices and the technical publishing process

Specific programming languages maintain relevance for AI workloads alongside the iterative realities of technical publishing.

#7 about 3 min

Delivering morning keynotes to broaden technical education reach

Presenting core educational topics in morning conference slots captures attendees who might not normally engage.

#8 about 7 min

Demonstrating visual machine learning models via block programming

A web-hosted visual block environment trains image recognition models directly from a local webcam.

#9 about 4 min

Sustaining youth engagement through accessible parental hardware kits

Equipping parents with affordable hardware kits sustains educational inspiration beyond time-limited workshops.

#10 about 2 min

Exploring the impact of diverse teams on engineering outcomes

Building software with varied team perspectives significantly reduces bias and improves final engineering outcomes.

#11 about 3 min

Encouraging continuous technical exploration and practical physical projects

The underlying rigor of publishing emphasizes the lifelong value of early practical hardware introductions.

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Teaching programming and career advice for developer advocates

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Inspiring younger generations into creative engineering roles

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Preserving genuine curiosity and human connection in coding

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Preserving the joy and curiosity of human coding

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Leveraging video games as a gateway to programming

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Upcoming sessions on this topic

Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 09:40–10:10

Stage 5

Vibe Coding Accessibility

Karl Groves

Focused on actively fixing accessibility

Karl Groves
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 12:55–13:25

Stage 7

The spectrum of agentic coding: From vibe coding to high-quality software engineering

YK Sugi

Developer Experience Manager at Eventual

YK Sugi
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 16:10–16:40

Outdoor Stage

When Humans Stop Writing Code: Rethinking Languages, Compilers, and Responsibility

Simon Auer

Organizer of flutter vienna meetup and CEO of marqably

Simon Auer
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 14:10–14:40

Stage 1

The Broken Rung: How AI is Rebuilding Software Development from the Ground Up

Tomislav Tipurić

Chief Technology Officer, Nephos

Tomislav Tipurić
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 15:30–16:00

Stage 7

Beyond Vibe Coding: Using CLI Tools as Your AI Counterpart in Pair Programming

Ron Veen

Java enthusiast and Special agent for Team Rockstars IT

Ron Veen
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 10:20–10:50

Stage 5

Physical AI: 5 Things You Can Build That Aren't Another Chatbot

Vini Senger

Senior Technical Evangelist for Startups

Vini Senger

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