# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: I Belong student events aim to inspire key students, particularly girls, to pursue computer science and raise awareness of related careersAbout this EventThis in person event is running in partnership with and the for schools in The Wirral, Liverpool and Chester.Girls in IT is Cisco's annual global event, aligning with the United Nations Girls in IT initiative. This year, there will 14 events taking place simultaneously across the UK and Ireland, so this is your chance to be part of something huge!Students will:Gain an insight into working in technology and hear from female Cisco employees who work across a range of roles.Find out what studying computer science at university is like, by meeting academics and students from the University of Liverpool.Participate in hands-on computing workshops, developing physical computing skills.Work in a team to complete a Dragon's Den style task, presenting their ideas to a panel of expert judges, developing their soft skills.This event is for female and non-binary KS3 students accompanied by their teacher(s).This event is for students accompanied by their teacher(s).Bookings must be made by teachers. 1 ticket per student is needed (teachers do not require separate tickets).Learn more about the NCCE I Belong programmeDiscover Isaac Computer Science - the free learning platform for A level and GCSE computer science teachers and studentsAgenda🕑: 09:30 AMSchools arrive🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:40 AMWelcome and Q&A panelHost: Cisco Info: After a brief welcome and overview of the day, we will join all of the other Girls in IT Day locations across the UK and Ireland for an opening keynote from Pete Rai, Principal Engineer in Cisco's Emerging Technologies and Incubation Office. Pete will break down how AI works, where we see it in everyday life, and how it’s used in real-world roles at Cisco. Students will get an insider’s view into the benefits and challenges of AI and hear inspiring insights into what the future might hold for this powerful and rapidly evolving technology.🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AMCode a Lego robot!Host: University of LiverpoolInfo: Let’s learn to program a robot. In this session, you’ll learn to program LEGO robots with motors, motion sensors, distance sensors, colour sensors and more! After that you’ll go head-to-head in teams of three to write your own custom programs – with a prize being awarded for the best or most creative programs. 🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:15 PMApplications of AIHost: University of LiverpoolInfo: Inspired by our location at the University of Liverpool's amazing Ness Botanical Gardens, we will take a look at how AI is being used by scientists and botanists. Students will explore machine learning and have a go at teaching an AI model to classify plants. Can you spot the poisonous plants and beat AI?🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMLUNCH🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:25 PMDragon's Den ChallengeInfo: In teams, students will be set a Dragon's Den-style design challenge. After receiving their brief, they'll have half an hour to come up with the concept for a new piece of technology. Teams will then present their ideas back to a panel of expert judges, who'll provide them with valuable feedback on their designs. Which team will be victorious? 🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:30 PMEvent close and feedback🕑: 02:30 PMHome time - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-neston/cisco-girls-in-it-day-liverpool-ks3-11-14/100001969210521680 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, meetups, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Neston - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Ness Botanic Gardens - **lat**: 53.2723907 - **long**: -3.0430234 - **full address**: Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road, Little Neston, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/72c27fd29851d9695bd82c7959a7360c97f985f6e5def10f0158c2b7dde6a62f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1b115e-gmir.jpg?v=1769446873 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) being held? - **A:** Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road, Little Neston, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14)? - **A:** Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) is organized by National Centre for Computing Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cisco Girls in IT Day Liverpool (KS3/11-14) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Neston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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