The Theme of the 2023 Competition: Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Tech Town
 

In recent years, countries around the world have been working towards the United Nations SDG 11, which aims to provide inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities for all by 2030.

In our everyday lives, our food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation are all connected to public spaces. These spaces provide us with opportunities to learn, relax, exercise, socialize, and connect with others. They also often have an ecological or environmental function and are an essential part of our lives.

For example, many public spaces have accessible facilities, inclusive designs, multilingual signs, and amenities that can be used by people of all ages and genders. They also consider the impact of human activities on other living beings and the environment, aiming to minimize the harm caused by humans. This is evident in the establishment of riverside parks, the creation of more green spaces, and efforts to reduce air pollution and waste. These are all examples of inclusivity and align with SDG 11, which aims to provide comfortable and barrier-free spaces for all, regardless of age, gender, language, or species.

We invite you to use your creativity to help build an inclusive and sustainable tech town. Consider the amenities and environmental features that this tech town could incorporate to make it a pleasant and comfortable place for people of all backgrounds to live, work, and play.

The Quanta 2023 Immersed in AI Cup Creative Programming Competition was held on May 20, 2023, for both the semi-final and final rounds. The competition aimed to inspire students to continue their learning journey and motivate teachers to actively participate in programming courses. By fostering collaboration and exchanges during the competition, the Quanta “Immersed in AI” program sought to enhance the programming education in Taiwan and promote a conducive atmosphere for learning in this field, and to promote the learning atmosphere of programming education in Taiwan.

Over 1,810 elementary school students from 21 counties and cities in Taiwan participated in the competition with Scratch projects. Judges selected 101 teams to advance to the semi-final, from which 30 teams progressed to the final round. Finally, three teams secured first place in the Da Vinci Challenge.

※Students will receive a trophy, a certificate, and NT$5,000 each. Teachers will receive a certificate and NT$5,000 each.