On March 15, 2025, Code/Art proudly hosted its 10th annual Code/Art Fest—a milestone event celebrating a decade of empowering young female coders and raising awareness about the endless possibilities within tech careers. Each year, Code/Art Fest brings together technologists, artists, and creatives to explore the intersection of tech and art through engaging workshops, inspiring keynote talks, an interactive STEAM expo, and a one-of-a-kind digital art exhibit.
Code/Art Fest 2025 at a Glance:
- Reached over 800 participants
- 350+ in-person attendees
- 537 virtual viewers for the closing keynote and awards ceremony
- 25 girls participated in the Teen Track program
- 58 K–12 educators joined the Educator Track
- 15 organizations showcased their work in the STEAM Expo
- 6 professional artists exhibited their digital creations
- 20 dynamic speakers, live judges, and workshop leads — including the Mayor of the City of Doral
- 41 dedicated volunteers helped make the day a success
- Reached over 800 participants
This year’s main stage featured two keynote speakers: Yamilee Toussaint and Amelia Winger-Bearskin. Each shared their personal journeys as women in tech, offering powerful insights into the creative and impactful potential of STEM careers.
Our high school finalists wowed the crowd during the ChangeMaker Challenge Live Pitch session, where they shared their innovative ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Congratulations to Team Beta from American Heritage Broward for winning our 2025 ChangeMaker Challenge. Their project helps connect students with meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community, making it easier to give back and make a difference.
We wrapped up the day with the announcement of our 2025 Code/Art Competition winners and finalists across four exciting categories: CodeYourSelf, Animated Art, Game Design, and ChangeMaker!
2025 Competition Highlights:
- 790+ entries across all competitions
- 3 international and 2 regional competitions
- 136 participating schools nationwide
- 66 educators involved across 20 U.S. states
- 9 international entries from Romania, Scotland, China, and the Philippines
Click here to check out our 2025 winners and finalists for all our coding competitions.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors Amazon, The Idea Center, Miami Dade College, Miami Dade County, Chase, TD Bank, City Furniture, Amadeus, Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, Superblue, and Santo Dulce for championing the next generation of female technologists.
See you next year!
