10+
years of region-wide IT education
3000+
yearly participants
50+
lecturers
100+
volunteers
Knowledge Factory is organized with an aim to promote IT literacy in the SEE region. Through a unique combination of lectures, educational games and activities, participants are given access to the latest knowledge and most sought-after IT skills. The project is envisioned as an educational platform that provides learning opportunities and creative incentives for the future generations of IT leaders.
Agenda
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LECTURES
09:45
Elementary school student arrival – group I
Amphitheater AS • Amphitheater AP • Amphitheater A1
10:00 – 10:35
Topics:
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- Augmented Reality technology and holograms
- Meet Alexa – the virtual assistant of today
10:40 – 11:15
Topics:
- 5G – The future is here
- Meet Alexa – the virtual assistant of today
- Virtual reality technology
11:20 – 11:55
Topics:
- Augmented Reality technology and holograms
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- 5G – The future is here
12:00 – 12:30
Knowledge Factory opening ceremony
12:30 – 13:00
Knowledge quiz & exhibition visit
13:00
Announcing quiz winner, refreshments and student send-off
13:15
Elementary school student arrival – group II
Amphitheater AS • Amphitheater AP • Amphitheater A1
13:30 – 14:05
Topics:
- 5G – The future is here
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- Augmented Reality technology and holograms
14:10 – 14:45
Topics:
- Meet Alexa – the virtual assistant of today
- 5G – The future is here
- Virtual reality technology
14:50 – 15:25
Topics:
- Augmented Reality technology and holograms
- Meet Alexa – the virtual assistant of today
- Staying healthy in the digital age
15:30 – 16:30
Knowledge quiz & exhibition visit
16:30
Announcing quiz winner, refreshments and student send-off
LECTURES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
- Morning shift: 10:00 – 11:30 Topic: Implementing Google Drive in teaching
CLASSROOM: gallery
- Afternoon shift: 13:30 – 15:00 Topic: Implementing Google Drive in teaching
CLASSROOM: gallery
LECTURE REVIEW FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
- 10:00 – 10:45 Topic: Technologies and entrepreneurship
CLASSROOM: S11, 1st floor
- 11:00 – 11:45 Topic: Who works harder: Company employees or entrepreneurs?
CLASSROOM: S11, 1st floor
- 12:00 – 12:30 Knowledge quiz & exhibition visit
CLASSROOM: S11, 1st floor
- 13:00 – 13:45 Topic: The role of technology in modern marketing
CLASSROOM: S11, 1st floor
- 14:00 – 14:45 Topic: Big data technology
CLASSROOM: S11, 1st floor
HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT LECTURES
8:45
Highschool student arrival – group I
Amphitheater AS • Amphitheater AP • Amphitheater A1
09:00 – 09:35
Topics:
- The role of technology in modern marketing
- Who works harder: Company employees or entrepreneurs?
- The digital storm and the required umbrella
09:40 – 10:15
Topics:
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- The role of technology in modern marketing
- Mobile network technologies – then and now
10:20 – 10:55
Topics:
- Mobile network technologies – then and now
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- The role of technology in modern marketing
11:00 – 12:00
Knowledge quiz & exhibition visit
12:00
Announcing quiz winner, refreshments and student send-off
12:45
Highschool student arrival – group II
Amphitheater AS • Amphitheater AP • Amphitheater A1
13:00 – 13:35
Topics:
- Mobile network technologies – then and now
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- The digital storm and the required umbrella
13:40 – 14:15
Topics:
- The digital storm and the required umbrella
- How to get employed in the IT industry today?
- Mobile network technologies – then and now
14:20 – 14:55
Topics:
- Staying healthy in the digital age
- The digital storm and the required umbrella
- How to get employed in the IT industry today?
15:00 – 16:00
Knowledge quiz & exhibition visit
16:00
Announcing quiz winner, refreshments and student send-off
HIGHSCHOOL TEACHER LECTURES
- Morning shift: 09:00 – 10:30 Topic: Implementing Google Drive in teaching
CLASSROOM: gallery
- Afternoon shift: 13:00 – 14:30 Topic: Implementing Google Drive in teaching
CLASSROOM: gallery
The evolution of Knowledge Factory
2009
Birth of Knowledge Factory
Comtrade hosts the first educational event under the name Knowledge Factory in Belgrade.
2010
Making learning fun
Knowledge Factory receives significant media coverage, showcasing the products of world leading IT companies. The topics are carefully selected to engage younger participants, while the event also features knowledge quizzes and practical demonstrations.
2011
Knowledge has no boundaries
Due to the interest of our partners from Montenegro, Knowledge Factory expands to the region, which marks the start of a unique cross-border partnership in Podgorica.
2012
First time ever: A multi-location event
Knowledge Factory opens its doors in two locations– Podgorica and Zvornik. It doubles the number of participants and attracts regional guest lecturers covering a wide scope of emerging IT trends.
2013
How to pursue a career in IT?
Knowledge Factory is first held in Andricgrad (Bosnia and Herzegovina). This is followed by the manifestation in Podgorica under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Information Society and Telecommunications of Montenegro. The event focuses on careers in the IT industry and explores topics such as social media marketing and start-ups.
2014
Learning about robotics
The largest IT event in the region traditionally takes place in Podgorica. The line-up includes guest participants from Belgrade’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Technical Sciences from Novi Sad. Students are introduced to topics such as robotics, with a particular emphasis on humanoid robots.
2015
Let there be light!
The fifth consecutive Knowledge Factory is held in Podgorica, “shedding light” on the lightning phenomenon. Organized as part of the “Open Science Days”, the event provides participants with insights into the history of phonetics, principle of invisibility and optical illusions.
2016
160 years since Nikola Tesla’s birth
In addition to its regular IT program, Knowledge Factory marked an important date - 160 years since the birth of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest scientists of all time. Nikola Tesla is known as “the man who invented the 20th century. The anniversary of his birth was a chance to inspire the young generations and send out a message that talent, education, persistence and courage have a profound impact not only on science, but also on everyday life.
2017
Design your future
New times and new technologies have brought a new approach to communications i.e. new standards and rules of communications. This was the bases of the 2017, Knowledge Factory, which covered the following topics: information consumption, safety and recommended behavior online, Internet of Things, digital communication and digital knowledge in art. Also, in 2017, a wide range of interactive activities where organized through seven different workshops, among which were: the little school of design and programing in Scratch; while the region’s most influential YouTubers educated participants on the topic of: How to start out on YouTube.
2018
Smart cities and innovative solutions
Montenegro’s eighth annual Knowledge Factory featured more than just the usual IT content. The theme was “Smart Cities”, a concept that encompasses a vision of urban development that uses digital and communicational technologies (ICT) and the Internet of Things (IoT), to better meet people’s needs. The concept was presented to visitors via an attractive, interactive and fun expo, which charmed visitors with its extraordinary attractions: a Holo Box device that offered an interactive holographic experience, HoloLens glasses that enabled visitors to experience virtual reality, the exciting light effects of a Tesla globe, a Reaction Game simulation for enhancing reflexes, an Augmented Reality iPad booth, a Friend machine, a Kaleidoscope and a Sphero maze – a game designed to introduce visitors to the concept of Smart Cities.
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