Great Yarmouth29th-30thOctober2025
Spread over two days, the Techathon event consists of core challenges.
In teams, each group works on a challenge and comes up with an innovative solution.
The Techathon is organised by Step into Tech, a not-for-profit that aims to help young people reach their full tech potential.
Techathon is for anyone, from complete beginners to tech wizards.
A two-day Hackathon for young people.
Tickets for the two-day event are free of charge, and include lunch, snacks and refreshments on both days. Book your tickets on Eventbrite now!
-The Step into Tech Team
The Techathon competition lets young people aged 8 to 18 explore the possibilities of technology in an informal and creative environment. Over the course of two days, each team takes on one of our challenges, trying out ideas, finding out what works and what doesn’t.
It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, expert mentors and even potential future employers. It’s a fun-packed event with the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and even win prizes. Find out more in our FAQs (below), or check out the images from our last event. For any additional queries email hello@stepintotech.org.
There are four prizes: Idea, Teamwork, Awesomeness and Implementation.
What is the Techathon?
A two day competition event where young people have fun exploring tech and taking on tech challenges. To give you more of a flavour check out the images from our last Techathon.
Who is the Techathon for?
Young people aged 8-18 who are not yet at university and are interested in tech.
Does my child need to know how to program or have any technology experience?
No, the Techathon is for anyone, from complete beginners to tech wizards. The challenges are designed to let everyone take part and approach them in their own way – whether that’s thinking about ways to tackle a problem, designing a possible solution, building something in Scratch or taking on some advanced coding. There will be friendly, professional mentors on hand to help.
What will my child get out of attending the Techathon?
They can find out about different technologies, and learn from each other and from mentors who are already working in the tech industry. It’s not just about programming / coding – there’s the opportunity to develop other skills like understanding how to approach a challenge and work in a team. It’s also a chance to make friends and have fun.
Does my child need to be part of a team?
Participants can tackle challenges on their own or as part of a team of up to four people. You can come with your friends as a ready-made team, or we can help put you into a team with other young people. Please let us know if you need help teaming up, contact us.
Do parents / guardians need to be there?
How much will attending the Techathon cost?
A two day ticket is free, and includes lunch / snacks / refreshments for the young person. You can get tickets online.
Be challenged and supported by real industry experts from around the county and further afield.
Techathon has space for up to 80 young people aged 8-18 and is open to all genders.
There will be prizes for the best creative solutions – the competition isn’t just about coding, but also being creative, designing, inventing and working well as a team. Come with an open mind to learn more and don’t expect everything to go right first time – some of the best learning comes from making mistakes and overcoming setbacks!
Work on the challenges must end by 2pm on the second day. Parents / guardians are very welcome to join us to see what everyone has made. This will then be followed by the Award Ceremony where the winning teams will receive their prizes.
Day 1 – 29th October
10:00 Doors open for registration in The Place Foyer
10:30 Introductions from hosts, sponsors and challenge setting (parents are welcome to stay) in the Ground floor library room off the foyer
11:15 Head to competition space on 1st Floor and form teams, assign mentors
11:30 Techathon begins
13:00 Lunch
16:30 Doors close on Day 1 (you can continue creating at home if you wish!)
Day 2 – 30th October
10:00 Doors open for Day 2 on the 1st floor, The Place
12:30 Lunch
14:45 Non-staying parents/guardians invited to see what everyone has made at the Place, 1st Floor
15:30 Awards ceremony in the Ground floor Library room off the main foyer
16:30 Event closes
The Techathon is organised by Step into Tech, a not-for-profit that aims to help young people reach their full tech potential.
The Place
37-39 Market Place
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1LX
Step Into Tech CIC
Unit 3
Hill Farm
Kirby Road
Kirby Bedon
Norwich
NR14 7DU
Company reg no.: 10840303
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The Techathon is organised by Step into Tech, a not-for-profit that aims to help young people reach their full tech potential. Step into Tech also runs the Norwich Young Makers Tech Club. The individuals running the event are DBS-checked.
