micro:bit LIVE South 2026

Where Physical Computing Education Comes Together

micro:bit LIVE South 2026 brings together educators, district leaders, researchers, and partners committed to expanding meaningful computer science learning through physical computing. Through hands-on sessions, practitioner-led workshops, and collaborative discussions, participants explore how the micro:bit can support accessible and impactful CS learning across a wide range of educational contexts.

Who Should Attend

  • K-12 teachers integrating CS and physical computing
  • District leaders and instructional coaches
  • Teacher educators and university faculty
  • Out-of-school-time program leaders
  • Industry and nonprofit partners in CS education
  • Researchers studying CS teaching and learning

 

Registration

Date:
December 6-7, 2026

Location:
Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Cost:
$100

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Contact

Contact name

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Call for Proposals Open

We invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for micro:bit LIVE South 2026. We're looking for sessions that are practitioner-driven, hands-on, and directly useful to K-12 CS educators. The conference supports a range of formats designed to honor different ways of sharing knowledge.

Standard Learning Sessions

Share strategies, lessons, or case studies from your classroom or program. Demonstrate instructional approaches and provide practical takeaways educators can use immediately. (~50 min)

Deep Dive Workshops

Extended hands-on learning with guided micro:bit activities, collaborative lesson design, or exploration of new tools. Participants experience learning as students before adapting for their own classrooms. (~90 min)

Lightning Talks and Quick Strategies

Short, focused sessions highlighting tools, tips, or quick classroom strategies. Ideal for showcasing a single idea, technique, or tool. (~30 min)

Making & Creating

Build, experiment, and create with physical computing tools. Projects might include wearable computing, robotics, sensor-based work, or creative coding and design challenges.

Discussion Roundtables

Facilitate small-group dialogue around shared challenges — integrating computing across subjects, district-level implementation, or supporting diverse learners in CS.

Posters and Project Demonstrations

Present student projects, classroom initiatives, or research in a visual format. Engage participants in informal conversation about your work during the Walkabout / Playground time.

Texas Teacher Scholarships
Full scholarship available for Texas teachers

WeTeach_CS is proud to offer a full scholarship for eligible Texas K-12 teachers. This includes your conference registration, two nights of lodging, and travel reimbursement up to $500. 

Who is eligible? The scholarship is open to K-12 teachers currently teaching in Texas public, charter, or private schools. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will receive a decision notification by email.

Texas Teachers Apply Today

Hotel & Lodging

We have secured room blocks at hotels near the conference venue for non-scholarship participants. Room block rates are discounted and guaranteed through the conference dates - reserve early as rooms are limited. Texas teachers who have been awarded a scholarship do not need to book their own hotel - lodging is included.

Hotel 1 Link

Hotel 2 LInk

Hotel 3 Link

Please note: We recommend booking your room early, as room block availability is limited. When contacting the hotel, mention you are with the micro:bit LIVE South 2026 conference room block to receive the discounted rate. Texas teacher scholarship recipients do not need to use these room block options - your hotel will be provided through the scholarship.

Logistics

2026 micro:bit LIVE South At-A-Glance Schedule

Monday, December 7th

8:00-9:00
Registration & Breakfast
9:00-10:30
Workshop Block 1 / Concurrent Session Block 1 + Mini Sessions
10:30-11:30
Walkabout / Playground & TACC Tour
11:30-12:30
Keynote or Featured Panel
12:30-1:30
Lunch
1:30-3:00
Workshop Block 2 / Concurrent Session Block 2 + Mini Sessions
3:00-3:30
Walkabout / Networking & TACC Tour
3:30-4:20
Workshop Block 3 / Concurrent Session Block 3 + Mini Sessions
7:00-9:00
Community Social Event (optional)

Link to full online schedule will be available after registration.

Tuesday, December 8th

8:00-9:00
Breakfast
9:00-10:30
Workshop Block 4 / Concurrent Session Block 4 + Mini Sessions
10:30-11:30
Walkabout / Playground & TACC Tour
11:30-12:30
Keynote or Featured Panel
12:30-1:15
Lunch
1:30-3:00
Workshop Block 5 / Concurrent Session Block 5 + Mini Sessions
3:00 -3:30
Walkabout / Networking
3:30-4:20
Concurrent Session Block 6 + Mini Sessions

Certificates of Participation

All Texas teachers will earn 14 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) for attending the full conference

Questions about Certificates?

Nathalie Beausoleil
nathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu.