Free Digital Events from June 23 to June 29: Partake in a Variety of 54 Events without Costs
Revamped Digital Week Enlightens Mönchengladbach
Dive into the digital world! That's the gist of the Digital Week MG, an event series welcoming all Mönchengladbach residents - regardless of age, tech savvy, or prior knowledge. The goal? To make digitalization a breeze by offering practical, hands-on experiences that enlighten, inspire, and actively engage.
Digitalization ain't just about tech; it's about community. With Digital Week, we're building communities where beginners and tech enthusiasts team up to redefine the city's digital landscape, says Kira Tillmanns, head of the Smart City department at the city of Mönchengladbach - one of two Digital Week initiators. Ilham Huynh, head of the culture and media education department at the Volkshochschule Mönchengladbach, chimes in, "Media education cuts across all. Digital Week demonstrates that Mönchengladbach dwellers of every age and tech background can thrive in the digital realm."
The Digital Week menu offers a scrumptious spread, from AI and robotics to gaming, digital security, digital health literacy, and fresh participation formats in the smart city context. Many dishes emphasize exchange and real-world applications.
Take the course that unravels how AI can aid learning without turning the classroom into a thatched hut. The po-po offer sage advice on online safety. Dive into Industry 4.0 principles via a CAD and 3D printing workshop. Strap on a VR headset to immerse yourself in digital worlds. Newbies can master digital diaries for daily caregiving grind. Discover shape-shifting online IDs and deepfakes' deceptive demise, aging gracefully in the digital realm, Gamer Girls Day, and a workshop on digital transformation - the full monty.
Digitally inclined events pop up at up to 22 locations around town - libraries, companies, clubs, institutions, and even online offerings. This year, 26 partners jump on board, eager to tangibly demonstrate digitalization. The kick-off event on June 23rd takes flight at Mönchengladbach Airport with the mayor's welcome, an airport tour, and a live drone flight to the Smart City research project Drohnenlogistik.
Expect the launch of the city lab in the central library on June 24th, where Digital Week approaches, such as collaborative city projects and digital skills fostering, will persist all year long.
The Digital Week MG is more than an event series, it's a learning smorgasbord and unity builder in the heart of Mönchengladbach. Keep your eyes peeled for more details and updates on events, as Digital Week is yet another example of the city's progressive, community-driven approach to digital innovation.
Technology plays a significant role in the education and self-development sessions at Digital Week MG, providing practical, hands-on experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds. For instance, attendees can learn about AI's potential in aiding learning, or Master digital diaries for daily caregiving, demonstrating how technology can be utilized in real-world applications. This event aims to foster a digitally inclusive and innovative community in Mönchengladbach.
