Softec, the Central Coast’s premier software and technology association, invites you to bring your kids and grandkids to explore the 9th Annual Student Robotics EXPO. The event and parking are free. All ages are welcome to discover and participate.
The event will be on Monday, September 25 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Madonna Inn Expo Center in San Luis Obispo with an anticipated 800 to 1,000 attendees.
This spectacular event features local high school, junior high, and elementary robotics teams. Educational leagues include – F.I.R.S.T, VEX EDR , VEX IQ, Arduino, First LEGO League, M.A.T.E (Submersibles), and Drones!
Meet local robotics companies, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Cal Poly Robotics club and robotics enthusiasts to see their innovative technology up close!
New this year, is a VR Lounge, where we will have VR Headsets to try on and experience the realism of VR. Back again, is the Drone Arena which contains an obstacle course sponsored by Digital West. All are welcome to bring their personal drones and participate. We’ll also have underwater robots in a portable pool set up by Cal Fire Station 21, interactive stations for hands on experience with robots and the SLO County Sheriff Bomb Squad robotics demonstrations.
We are excited to have a new partner for 2017, MINDBODY software as our title sponsor. Also returning is PG & E’s FIRST Robotics Partnership as our trusted sponsor. Thanks to all of our generous corporate sponsors, we will be distributing over $10,000 in scholarships to student clubs at the event. Softec has sponsored high school robotics teams since 2004 giving more than $39,000 of grants to date. We strongly believe that this event helps excite young minds about the technology industry.
Come hungry! You may purchase food from Rib Line & treats from Paradise Shaved Ice at the main entrance to The Madonna Inn Expo Center during the event. Food service will begin at 5:00pm.
About Softec
Softec is a nonprofit organization with over 2,300 members committed to creating and promoting technology events for enthusiasts of all ages throughout the community to connect, network, educate and learn. Our goal is to cultivate relationships, advocacy, and economic development for the software and technology industries here on the Central Coast by aligning local businesses, individuals and educational resources in our community to produce a thriving hub of innovation. Softec hosts monthly TechBrews in SLO & Santa Maria spotlighting one of the community’s latest technologies, an annual Robotics Expo, several open houses and networking dinners. In addition, Softec facilitates Women in Technology events cultivating a culture of collaboration. For more information visit: www.softec.org