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Burgas hosted the First Edition of "Buki Fest: On the Wave of Knowledge" – an event for technology, education and creativity, organized by "School Telerik Academy". The festival brought together students, teachers, inspiring speakers and leading technology companies at Burgas Free University for a day filled with technology, discoveries and shared inspiration.  The event was officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Burgas for Education, Healthcare, Social Activities and Youth Policies Mihail Nenov and the Rector of BSU Prof. Dr. Milen Baltov.  The festival brought together over 350 participants from all over the country, who presented nearly 90 projects - from computer games and websites to 3D models and sustainable technological solutions, inspired by the programs of Buki.bg and "School Telerik Academy".  The dedicated expo area became a stage for sharing ideas and creating new friendships. Each visitor had the opportunity to vote for the projects that impressed them the most. At the end of the day, the awards ceremony took place, with 27 teams walking away with awards.  The teams that received the most votes are:  • Secondary School "Petko Rosen", Burgas (grades 3-4): "Health and a Sustainable World" • Primary School "St. Kliment Ohridski", Burgas (grades 5-7): "City of the Future" and "micro:bit" • Primary School "St. Kliment Ohridski", Burgas - grades 5-7, project "micro:bit" • Secondary School "Lyuben Karavelov", Dobrich (grades 8-12): "STC - Smart Traffic Control" • Primary School "Prof. Emanuil Ivanov", Kyustendil (grades 8-12): "Sustainable City"  Inspiring speakers complemented the program with their personal examples and stories. Philip Shavov, founder of the Lionheart Triathlon, encouraged young participants to pursue their dreams with perseverance. Yoto Raichev from Space for Children spoke about the future of technology in space. The final meeting with the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and Petar Yankov introduced the children to the richness of migratory birds and the key role of Burgas as a stop on their way.  The event partners Lidl Bulgaria took care of the delicious lunch for all participants and guests. The organizers extend special thanks to their partners and donors: Acronis, AMPECO, Bosch Engineering Center Sofia, HP Inc. Bulgaria, ICT Strypes, Lidl, LimeChain, Nemetschek Bulgaria, Postbank, SiteGround, and StorPool Storage – thanks to whom every visitor left with a gift or prize.   About "School Telerik Academy" and the Buki platform:  "School Telerik Academy" is a leader in digital technology and programming education for students from grades 1 to 12, having so far trained over 23,000 children from 47 settlements for free. In early 2024, the organization joined forces with "Technocrats" to develop the educational platform Buki. Buki provides schools with ready-made educational programs in digital and financial literacy, green technologies, programming and key skills. They can be implemented as part of the curriculum or extracurricular activities. During the 2024/2025 school year, over 170 schools from 90 settlements are using the platform's programs.

An attractive scientific forum will reveal the Bulgarian contribution to the research of the oceans and Antarctica. The event is part of the largest robotics festival FIRST® LEGO® League Burgas and will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 on April 12, Saturday, in the Foros Hall of the Congress Center.  The forum will be opened by Prof. Hristo Pimpirev, who will share his experience and expertise in Antarctic research. Through impressive documentaries and demonstrations of modern marine technology, we will immerse ourselves in the world of underwater science and climate research.  The program will feature Bulgarian documentaries that reveal the secrets of the seas, oceans and ice of Antarctica, including: "100 Years of Silence" by Maria Cherneva, "Antarctica" by Zhivko Konstantinov, "The First Voyage: 126 Days on Board" by Blagoy Tsitelkov and "Science of the Sea" by Iliyana Stoilova.  During the event, you will have the opportunity to see up close innovations in marine research, including the probes, drones and underwater vehicles that scientists use for their scientific and rescue missions such as: - Argo probe – measures temperature and salinity of seawater up to 2000 m;  - Buoy Spotter – monitors waves, temperature, pressure and wind in real time;  - Underwater vehicle with Full HD camera – for scientific and rescue missions;  - Mini Fifish device with 4K camera – for underwater inspections and research;  - DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral drone – for monitoring the marine environment from the air.  The forum is part of the second edition of FIRST® LEGO® League Burgas and is an opportunity for students and scientists to meet today's researchers and be inspired by their scientific achievements. The event is implemented by the Center for Creative Education and the Municipality of Burgas, with the support of Polycomp.

On April 12 and 13, Burgas will once again host the largest LEGO robotics festival in the world - FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, which will be held at the Congress Center and is organized by the Center for Creative Learning and the Municipality of Burgas. We are looking for an energetic and inspired group of volunteers to make the event unforgettable for all participants and guests. If you are over 14 years old and have an interest in organizing large events for young people, you are welcome! Sign up as a volunteer here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bLhHxtDMdeVL0MkM77nAcXJu-kQa89Xd2wKe17xO968/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwY2 xjawIWjIRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcEmTVvXUjxIsR4CwccDsMelM-101UHLRIrbkIudMMETnTmObyeH5oKLQg_aem_zukkHIRnQ1Z2-4-M-sG2Yw&pli=1 The deadline is February 20th. For FIRST® LEGO® League:  It is a global educational program that introduces children and youth ages 4 to 16 to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through fun and hands-on learning. Participants gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems through a guided robotics program that helps students and their teachers build a better future together. The program has three age divisions: Discover (4-6 years), Explore (6-10 years) and Challenge (10-16 years), which provide opportunities for individual development tailored to the needs of each age group. Among the key goals of the format are building and refining STEM skills, stimulating innate curiosity, effectively applying knowledge to real life, and building teamwork principles.  Learn more at: https://www.fll.bg/