EPAM Hosts Scratch Conference in Budapest to Bring Together IT Educators Around the World
August 23 2017 - 10:00AM
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 SystemsSince 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
Twitter @EPAMSYSTEMS and LinkedIn.
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implied include general economic conditions and the factors
discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EPAM
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities
law.
CONTACT: Danielle Ruess-Saltz
M: 267.978.7688
danielle_ruess-saltz@epam.com
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