Annual Coding Conference for Girls,
Educators & Tech Enthusiasts
Idea Center at Miami Dade College – Saturday March 11, 2023
Click here to learn about our coding competitions (Entry deadline – Feb 17). Winners will be announced at Code/Art Fest.
The largest celebration of young female coders in South Florida!
Code/Art Fest is an annual gathering to celebrate the achievements of young female coders and to increase awareness of opportunities in computing fields. This one-of-a-kind conference is for students, parents, educators, technologists, artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of tech & art.
Keynote Speakers
Be Inspired
Hear from inspirational and influential women in tech and entrepreneurs during our keynote talks and panels.
hands-on workshops
Be Equipped
Participate in hands-on tech workshops! Pre-register ($5 Ticket add-on) for a coding workshop for Students and resource workshops for Educators.
Coded art exhibit
Be Amazed
Admire artwork created by students through computer programming, including self-portraits, animations and 3D designs.
Speakers
Our 2023 Keynote Speakers
Ari Melenciano
Artist & Technologist, Afrotectopia and Google Creative Lab
Ari Melenciano is an artist, technologist, and researcher. She is the founder of Afrotectopia, and a technologist at Google’s Creative Lab. Previously, she has taught at New York University, The Pratt Institute, and Hunter College. Some residencies she’s held include at MICA, MIT Media Lab’s Space Exploration Initiative, Pioneer Works, and Eyebeam. Her work has been supported by a variety of institutions including The National Endowment of the Arts, Sundance, The New York Times, The Studio Museum of Harlem, MoMA, and The Ford Foundation.
Emily Reid
Chief Executive Officer, AI4ALL
Emily Reid is a computer scientist, educator, and entrepreneur. As the CEO at AI4ALL, Emily is focused on democratizing educational pathways to AI and creating the highest quality, interdisciplinary, AI education experience for high school educators and students. Previously, Emily was the VP of Open Learning at AI4ALL. Under her leadership, the Open Learning program has impacted more than 4,000 students in more than 850 classrooms in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Prior to AI4ALL, Emily was founding Director of Education at Girls Who Code, where she was responsible for ensuring that GWC programs were unrivaled in delivering quality computer science education.
Claudia Duran
Managing Director, Endeavor Miami
Code/Art Fest: 2023 ChangeMaker Judge
Kenasha Paul
Director, Venture Miami Opp Program FIU
Code/Art Fest: 2023 ChangeMaker Judge
Sissi Rodriguez
Chief Program Off, The Idea Center @ MDC
Code/Art Fest: 2023 ChangeMaker Judge
Nikki Cabus
CEO, South Florida Tech Hub
Code/Art Fest: 2023 ChangeMaker Judge
Sofia Garcia
Founder, ARTXCODE
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Panelist Speaker
Amaranta Martinez
AR Muralist & NFT Creator
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Panelist Speaker
Ana Maria Caballero
Artist & Poet
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Panelist Speaker
Mitali Saxena
Founder & CEO, Fashom
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Panelist Speaker
Alex. B Pompei
Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Spanish Panel Speaker
Ariana Flores
Cybersecurity Consultant, BCG
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Spanish Panel Speaker
Gabriela Sabate
CEO, Cloodie & Quralo
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Spanish Panel Speaker
Selenis Leguisamon
Account Executive, AWS
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Spanish Panel Speaker
Denise Mendez
Software Engineer, Microsoft
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Workshop Lead
Dr. Sara Rushinek
Professor & Speaker, University of Miami
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Workshop Lead
Valentina Nicolini
Code/Art Alum & Instructor
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Student Interviewer
Sahana Sethuraman
Code/Art Alum & Instructor
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Student Interviewer
Ellie Hayworth
CEO & Founder, Hayworth
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Master of Ceremonies
Amy Renshaw
CEO & Co-Founder, Code/Art
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Opening Remarks
Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor, Miami-Dade County
Code/Art Fest: Opening Remarks
Margaret Brisbane
CIO, Miami-Dade County
Code/Art Fest: ChangeMaker Opening Remarks
Madeline Pumariega
President, Miami Dade College
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Opening Remarks
Antonio Delgado
VP of Innovation & Technology at MDC
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Opening Remarks
Alejandro D. González
Exec. Director, The Idea Center @ MDC
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Opening Remarks
Erick Gavin
Executive Director, Venture Miami
Code/Art Fest: 2023 Opening Remarks
SCHEDULE
Sat. March 11, 2023
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Led by Cyber.Org [Pre-Event Workshop for Teachers]
Cybersecurity Using Micro:bit with Cyber.Org
Learn Cyber.Org’s Coding Fundamentals curriculum for teachers. During this session, Teachers will use a Micro:bit device to demonstrate various cybersecurity concepts such as encryption, a Denial of Service attack, or a replay attack. Some experience in Python is recommended. Bring a laptop (PC, Mac, or Chromebook) and your creativity! Pre-Registration Required.
10:30 am – 11:20 am
Led by Miami-Dade College [Pre-Event Workshop for Teachers]
Integrating AI Resources in your Classroom with MDC
Learn from MDC EnTec School of Engineering & Technology faculty about introducing students to fundamental AI concepts and how these technologies are impacting industries and ultimately society as a whole. Examples of materials and applications that can be used in the technology classroom to create AI awareness will be shared and discussed with attendees. Pre-registration Required.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Led by Code/Art [Pre-Event Workshop for ES & MS Students]
Create Your Own Coded Art Studio Using Scratch with Code/Art
Coding is your paint brush! Join this introductory coding session where you will build their own coded art studio using Scratch. No coding experience is required. Best for Elementary & Middle School Students. Bring a laptop (PC, Mac, or Chromebook) and your creativity! Pre-Registration Required.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Led by Code/Art [Pre-Event Workshop for Teen & Up Students]
Code Your Own Dazzling Animated Cityscape: A Creative Adventure with P5.js and Code/Art
Bring your imagination and sense of wonder and learn how to animate a mesmerizing skyline in this journey into the world of coding and creativity! Prior coding experience is helpful, but not required. Bring a laptop (PC, Mac, or Chromebook) and your creativity! Pre-Registration Required.* Parents may join their teen children free of charge.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Led by CyberGirls [Pre-Event Workshop for ES & MS Students]
Exploring Cybersecurity with CyberGirls
What is cybersecurity? This introductory workshop begins with an overview of the field of cybersecurity. Next, we’ll work as a team of field agents to solve real-life cyber problems! Crack secret codes and find flags to pass levels, mastering computer science and cybersecurity topics in a fun group environment. Pre-Registration Required.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Led by Ironhack [Pre-Event Workshop for Teen & Up Students]
Intro to UX/UI with Ironhack
Have you ever wondered how apps and websites are designed? Join us for a fun lesson on the basics of UI/UX design. Throughout the workshop one of Ironhack’s team members will show you techniques that professional UI/UX designers use to brainstorm and sketch app or website ideas. Pre-Registration Required.* Parents may join their teen children free of charge.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Led by Denise Mendez & Dr. Sara Rushinek [Pre-Event Workshop for All Attendees. All ages welcome]
Unleashing the Creativity of the Metaverse: An Immersive Experience of the Intersection of Art, Code, Machine Learning & AI
Come learn and explore immersive technology and how art and code play a role in creating these new technology spaces as well as how careers in this space are evolving. Get a glimpse of the future possibilities that machine learning and artificial intelligence can bring to art, play hands on with holograms and interact in the metaverse. Pre-Registration Required.
12:00 pm
Event Doors Open!
Digital Art Exhibit, STEAM Expo & Self Portrait Ballots Open
Doors open at noon! Check in at the registration table, take a selfie in our photobooth, vote for your favorite self-portrait entry (from a pool of local finalists) and enjoy our one-of-a-kind digital art exhibit and STEAM expo. Self Portrait (CodeYourSelf) voting booth will be open from 12-4pm.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Main Stage Event
Kickoff & Opening Keynote
Opening remarks from Code/Art CEO & Founder, Amy Renshaw, followed by a fireside chat with guest speaker, AI4ALL CEO, Emily Reid who will be interviewed by Code/Art alums Valentina Nicolini and Sahana Sethuraman.
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Main Stage Event
Women in Art & Tech Panel
Hear from women making waves in the world of art & tech. During this panel conversation, we’ll be diving into everything Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse as well as the vast career opportunities for Code/Artists.
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Led by Cyber.Org [Workshop for Teachers]
Creating Animations with Cyber.Org
Learn Cyber.Org’s Coding Fundamentals curriculum for teachers. During this session, Teachers will use a Micro:bit device to design images and will use programming to animate their images. This is a beginner session that will make use of drag-and-drop programming. Bring a laptop (PC, Mac, or Chromebook) and your creativity! Pre-Registration Required.
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Led by EarSketch [Students All Ages]
Your Voice is Power: Creative Coding & Music for a Purpose with EarSketch
Through beats and bytes, students learn how music, computer science, and entrepreneurship are tools to learn about and promote equity. Using samples from top recording artists, this session will demonstrate how students can code on EarSketch to tell their own stories through music. Pre-Registration Required.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Main Stage Event
ChangeMaker Live Pitch Competition
Four all-girl teams looking to change the world using tech and innovation. Watch as they pitch their idea to a panel of tech and business professionals for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize.
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Career Panel in Spanish for Parents & ESL Students/Educators
Tech es Para Todos (Spanish Speaker Panel)
Join this thoughtful and relevant conversation with Latina industry experts highlighting the importance of diversity in tech and opportunities in tech careers. Pre-Registration Required.
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Main Stage Event
Closing Keynote
Joining us all the way from NYC and just after speaking at SXSW, Ari Melenciano – Artist, Designer & Technologist at Google Creative Lab – will share her career story and favorite innovative projects through a visual presentation. You won’t want to miss this inspiring, educational and beautiful session.
5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Main Stage Event
Closing Awards Ceremony (Annual All Girls Coding Competitions)
Don’t miss out on our grand finale – the announcement and celebration of the 2023 winners and finalists of Code/Art’s All-Girls Coding Competition including the $5,000 grand prize winner of the ChangeMaker Pitch Competition! [Session will be broadcast live on Facebook & Youtube so all national participants of CodeYourSelf™ and Coded Animated Art competitions can tune in to see if they win.]
Code/Art Fest Sponsors
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