Code Week

Focus on young talent: Code Week Thuringia makes a stop in Jena

From October 11 to 26, 2025, it's time to code, tinker and experiment all over Thuringia!

Code Week Thuringia invites children and young people to discover the world of digital technologies in a fun way - from programming and robotics to app development and creative STEM projects. The aim is to get young people interested in digital topics at an early age and to give them the skills they need in an increasingly technological world. The entire program can be found here.

Panel discussion in Jena: AI skills in education

A special highlight will take place on Friday, 24.10.2025, at the JEDI - Jena Digital Innovation Hub: Between 12:30 and 13:30, experts from politics, schools and business will discuss "Human AI - Promoting young talent: AI skills in STEM education" how artificial intelligence, digital content and media skills can be meaningfully integrated into education.

Together with the audience, we will address key questions:

  • What skills do students need in an AI-influenced world?
  • How can teachers be supported in communicating AI in an understandable way?
  • What bridges can politics, business and schools build to promote young talent?

Discussing on the podium:

  • Milen Starke, State Secretary at the Thuringian Ministry for Digital Affairs and Infrastructure
  • Dr. Christina Walther, witelo e. V.
  • Christoph Voigt, digital agent of the Jena Smart City project
  • Christoph Buschner, Headmaster of the state grammar school "Adolf Reichwein"
  • Other guests from schools and business (on request)

Location: JEDI - Jena Digital Innovation Hub
Time: Friday, 24.10.2025, 12:30-13:30
Registration: Click here to register

A practical workshop for students is planned afterwards, where young participants can experiment with AI tools and implement their own ideas (more information to follow).

Jena as a place to learn about the digital future

By participating in Code Week Thuringia and helping to shape this event, Jena is once again showing itself to be a place of digital education and innovation. The Smart City Project Jena is committed to strengthening digital skills not only in the city administration, but also among the citizens of tomorrow - true to the motto: "Bringing digitalization to life."