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micro:bit Live 2026

27 - 28 February 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Explore innovative approaches and powerful collaborations to unlock creative insights into computer science education

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Join us for micro:bit Live Global 2026! This in-person event is for educators, researchers, organisations and changemakers from all over the world who want to work together to unlock digital futures. 

  • Friday 27 - Saturday 28 February 2026
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Campus de la Ciutadella, 25 Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas, Barcelona, Spain
  • Free event

With thanks to Nordic Semiconductor for their generous support of this event.

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Event description

As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, join us at this in-person event. We will come together to learn from a decade of collaboration and exploration, and consider what the next decade of technological innovation could mean for the young people of today.

This event is for anyone from around the world who wants to empower young people to create their best digital futures, powered by the BBC micro:bit. It brings together educators, innovators, curriculum designers, nonprofits, researchers, policy makers, and more to:

  • Explore hands-on learning with the micro:bit
  • Share strategies & real-world applications for computing education
  • Build lasting connections across the digital education community

We'll be diving into a diverse range of important topics, including how physical computing can help teach AI literacy to children, how to build innovative collaborations to jumpstart computing teaching, and why accessibility is fundamental for building digital futures. Research will also be a fundamental part of the conversation, as we bring academia and commercial perspectives together.

Call for proposals

You are invited to submit a proposal for a poster or presentation to share your creative educational projects and campaigns at micro:bit Live Global. There will be dedicated time in the agenda for you to share your presentation with attendees. You are welcome to include interactive and practical elements to your presentation, to help bring it to life.

Deadline for submission is 1 December 2025.

Submit your proposal
Attendees from a previous micro:bit Live

Thanks to our amazing supporters and partners

micro:bit Live Global is proudly supported by Nordic Semiconductor.

Nordic Semiconductor

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FAQs

How do I get there?

UPF de la Ciutadella is near the centre of Barcelona, about a 30 minute drive/1 hour on public transport from the airport, and a short walk from the Ciutadella Vila Olímpica metro stop. It is close to Barcelona Zoo and Somorrosto Beach, and about a 30 minute walk from the Gothic Quarter, with world-famous landmarks such as the Barcelona Cathedral, Picasso Museum and La Rambla.

What accommodation shall I book?

More information about accommodation to come.

How accessible is the venue?

Explore UPF’s accessibility information. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

Will the conference be in English?

English will be the primary language of the conference, but there are plans to provide translation services in some languages.

I have more questions

Please contact info@microbit.org if you have any further questions.

Speaker at a previous micro:bit live