The Cachan 2024 Robotics Festival: Women in the digital world in the spotlight

The Cachan Robotics Festival returns in 2024 for a 10th edition dedicated to inclusion and innovation. Taking place from June 8 to 9, this flagship event in the Val de Marne will focus on "women who succeed in the digital world".

Since its inception, the festival's mission has been to make robotics and digital technologies accessible to all, and this year it will focus on raising public awareness of the contributions made by women in this field.

The festivities kick off on June 3 with talks given in local high schools by female digital experts. These talks aim to deconstruct stereotypes and encourage gender equality in technological careers.

On the weekend of June 8 and 9, the Jesse Owens gymnasium will be the beating heart of the festival. Visitors will be able to discover an impressive variety of robots, from industrial robots to humanoids, home automation and interactive devices. Exciting competitions will feature robots designed by students and hobbyists alike, while workshops will allow everyone to try their hand at programming and even build their own robot.

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One of the highlights of this year's event will be the screening of the film Mars Express, followed by a debate moderated by Roland Lehoucq, renowned astrophysicist and science popularizer. The debate promises to be an enriching exchange on the future prospects ofspace exploration and robotics.

Visitors will also have the chance to take part in round table discussions, visits to local technology companies and interactive exhibits. All these activities aim to show how robotics and digital technology can transform our daily lives in a fun and educational way.

The Cachan Robotics Festival 2024 is a unique opportunity to discover technological advances while celebrating the women who shape this sector. Don't miss this free event, open to all, a must for technology enthusiasts and the curious of all ages.

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