The MIT App Inventor Global Education Summit 2026: Hong Kong Educator Workshop is a local satellite event connected to the wider international community of the MIT App Inventor Global Education Summit, taking place July 6 – 8, 2026 at MIT’s Stata Center in Cambridge, MA.
Co-organized by MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node and ACTiCT, this workshop creates a space for Hong Kong educators to engage with global conversations around creative computing, responsible AI, and computational thinking — all through the lens of accessible, beginner-friendly mobile app education.
The session is taught in Cantonese and is designed to welcome educators from all levels of experience, including those with no prior coding background.
July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (HKT)
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node, 1/F, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Cantonese
Current teachers and school leaders
Beginner-friendly
What You'll Explore
Creative Computing & Responsible AI
Explore how MIT App Inventor, a free blocks-based programming environment, can support creative computing, playful learning, and more accessible entry points into computing education.
The workshop connects these ideas to broader summit themes including responsible AI, computational thinking, and the latest CoolThink competition developments.
Who Should Join
Designed for Hong Kong Educators
This workshop is designed for current teachers and school leaders interested in practical, beginner-friendly ways to support innovation in teaching and learning through creative computing.
- Classroom teachers at any level
- School leaders and curriculum coordinators
- Educators new to coding — all welcome
About MIT App Inventor & the Global Education Summit
MIT App Inventor
Accessible Computing for Everyone
MIT App Inventor is a free, blocks-based programming environment that makes it easy for anyone — including beginners — to build fully functional mobile apps. Used by millions of people worldwide, it offers an accessible pathway into computing, design, and problem-solving.
The Global Summit
A Worldwide Educator Community
The MIT App Inventor Global Education Summit 2026 takes place July 6 – 8 at MIT’s Stata Center in Cambridge, MA. Satellite workshops around the world — including this Hong Kong edition — run concurrently, connecting local educators to a global conversation about the future of computing education.
Free! Register and Secure Your Place
Registration is free and open to all teachers and school leaders. Complete the form below.
- Participation certificate provided
- No coding experience needed
- Session will be recorded
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the workshop is completely free of charge.
No prior coding or programming experience is required. The workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly and welcoming to all educators regardless of technical background.
Yes, a participation certificate will be provided to all attendees upon completion of the workshop.
Yes, the session will be recorded. A consent form is included in the registration process.
The workshop will be conducted in Cantonese.
Yes. This is a Hong Kong satellite workshop connected to the main MIT App Inventor Global Education Summit 2026, which takes place July 6–8 at MIT’s Stata Center in Cambridge, MA. Satellite workshops around the world run concurrently, connecting local educators to a global conversation about the future of computing education.
The workshop is co-organized by MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node and ACTiCT — the Association of Computational Thinking in Creative Teaching.
Just bring a laptop or tablet. No software installation is needed beforehand — everything will be accessible through a web browser.