NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of
digital platform engineering and software development services,
will host the Scratch Conference in Budapest, Hungary from August
24-25, 2017. The event is one of six conferences held globally to
bring together hundreds of Scratch educators and IT experts.
Developed by MIT, Scratch is a foundational tool
and coding platform used primarily by children to learn the basics
of programming. During this free event, attendees will hear from
over 60 experts and explore all facets of computing, including best
practices in using Scratch and additional tools that integrate with
the platform. Several renowned speakers will attend the conference
including Mitchel Resnick, Professor of Learning Research at the
MIT Media Lab and Chair of the Scratch Foundation; Ariam Mogos,
Learning Lead, Office of Innovation at UNICEF; and Genevieve
Smith-Nunes, Entrepreneur and a Lecturer at Roehampton University
School of Education.
"Scratch provides children with a way to express
themselves through technology, teaching them critical thinking
skills while giving them confidence to create and design," said
Larry Solomon, Chief People Officer, EPAM. "We support Scratch, not
only through the Scratch Conference, but through our global EPAM
e-Kids program. Our employees love sharing their passion for
technology with the boys and girls who will become the workforce of
the future."
EPAM e-Kids challenges primary-aged children to
find a connection with coding through hands-on challenges and close
mentorship opportunities. Currently, over 700 EPAM employees
volunteer with 1,200 e-Kids students in 14 countries by hosting
coding classes, hackathons and community events. For more
information about EPAM's work in improving the IT knowledge among
children across the globe,
visit https://www.epam.com/about/company/social-responsibility.
About EPAM
Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) has leveraged its core
engineering expertise to become a leading global product
development and digital platform engineering services company.
Through its 'Engineering DNA' and innovative strategy, consulting,
and design capabilities, EPAM works in collaboration with its
customers to deliver innovative solutions that turn complex
business challenges into real business opportunities. EPAM's global
teams serve customers in over 25 countries across North America,
Europe, Asia and Australia. EPAM is a recognized market leader
among independent research agencies and was ranked #12
in FORBES 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies, as a top
information technology services company on FORTUNE'S 100
Fastest-Growing Companies, and as a top UK Digital Design
& Build Agency. Learn more
at http://www.epam.com/ and follow us on
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