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On August 19, the 2024 Botball Educational Robot International Conference China Chapter opened at the National Speed ​​Skating Oval "Ice Ribbon". The conference attracted nearly 2,000 young people from more than 20 regions across the country as well as the United States, Austria, Malaysia and other countries to participate.

Botball Educational Robot Conference is an internationally influential youth educational robot event. Its purpose is to promote the practice and progress of young people in the field of science and technology through academic exchanges and a series of robot theme activities, and to cultivate global talents with international vision, scientific literacy and sound personality.

Zhu Jingming, deputy general manager of the National Speed ​​Skating Oval Company, introduced that this event is co-organized by the National Speed ​​Skating Oval and the Botball International Organizing Committee, and will jointly provide young people with a stage to communicate, learn, and demonstrate innovative thinking and scientific and technological literacy in a global context.

Mao Yong, chairman of the Botball Asia Organizing Committee, said that as the only newly built ice competition venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, the "Ice Ribbon" is itself a gymnasium with many high-tech elements. "From the venue structure to the ice-making technology, the 'Ice Ribbon' has gathered all kinds of high-tech. Letting children compete here can enhance their confidence and stimulate their enthusiasm for technology and innovation."

Zhao Bingtao, deputy manager of the Tourism Service Department of the National Speed ​​Skating Oval, introduced that this year, the National Speed ​​Skating Oval has successively organized the 2023-2024 VEX Robotics Asia Open Finals, the LEGO Education FLL International Science and Technology Innovation Event, etc. After the 2024 Botball Educational Robot International Conference China Chapter, the venue will also successively host the RIO International Robot Olympics and other activities. "Young people can show their innovative thinking and international vision on this green, low-carbon and environmentally friendly ice surface. At the same time, by holding such international activities with educational significance, the unique charm of the National Speed ​​Skating Oval's 'sports + technology' is fully demonstrated, and the social responsibility of promoting the development of science and technology education is actively fulfilled, helping to cultivate a young generation with innovative spirit and practical ability."

Source: Beijing Sports

Reporter: Zhao Xiaosong