Mind the geekLunch Talk40min
Your offspring is our Future, so let us help you!
This session shares updates on Devoxx4Kids initiatives in Belgium and the Netherlands, aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing free, fun coding workshops for children in local communities. Learn how these programs support both kids and community centers, and how you can organize a no-cost event in your area.
Daniel De LucaDevoxx4Kids Foundation
Eddy VosDevoxx4Kids Netherlands
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Tuesday, October 7, 12:40-13:20
Room 9
Looks we got your attention and that's great since with Devoxx4Kids we have a lot of news to tell you what we do in Belgium and in The Netherlands!
In 2025 we started with the Devoxx4Kids Foundation in Belgium that will bridge the digital divide for tomorrow's innovators.
What does this mean? The world of technology is constantly evolving, driving demand for skilled professionals. However, financial barriers often prevent talented students from pursuing higher education in IT fields. The Devoxx4Kids Foundation was established to address this critical challenge. Let us tell you how we can help!
In 2025 the Devoxx4Kids Netherlands are starting with Devoxx4Kids days at local community centers. With help of a big sponsor we are able to kill two birds with one stone. We teach children in that neighborhood in a fun way how to code and we support the community by hiring their local community center and hire their staff for the catering. So interested to organize a Devoxx4Kids event at your local community center without any cost involved? Come join our session and get the latest info how to do this!
In 2025 we started with the Devoxx4Kids Foundation in Belgium that will bridge the digital divide for tomorrow's innovators.
What does this mean? The world of technology is constantly evolving, driving demand for skilled professionals. However, financial barriers often prevent talented students from pursuing higher education in IT fields. The Devoxx4Kids Foundation was established to address this critical challenge. Let us tell you how we can help!
In 2025 the Devoxx4Kids Netherlands are starting with Devoxx4Kids days at local community centers. With help of a big sponsor we are able to kill two birds with one stone. We teach children in that neighborhood in a fun way how to code and we support the community by hiring their local community center and hire their staff for the catering. So interested to organize a Devoxx4Kids event at your local community center without any cost involved? Come join our session and get the latest info how to do this!
Daniel De Luca
Worldwide Manager of the Devoxx4Kids Initiative and Co-Founder of the Devoxx4Kids Foundation,
Our mission centers on "allowing children to be more creative with computers and teaching them Computer Programming while having fun" while addressing the critical gap between early tech education and higher education support.
In 2025, I co-founded the Devoxx4Kids Foundation, a Belgian foundation of public utility that extends our impact beyond childhood workshops. The Foundation addresses a critical gap: supporting underprivileged students pursuing higher education in computer sciences across Europe, providing progressive financial grants, refurbished computers, academic mentorship, and comprehensive support ecosystems.
Our mission centers on "allowing children to be more creative with computers and teaching them Computer Programming while having fun" while addressing the critical gap between early tech education and higher education support.
In 2025, I co-founded the Devoxx4Kids Foundation, a Belgian foundation of public utility that extends our impact beyond childhood workshops. The Foundation addresses a critical gap: supporting underprivileged students pursuing higher education in computer sciences across Europe, providing progressive financial grants, refurbished computers, academic mentorship, and comprehensive support ecosystems.
Eddy Vos
Eddy is the chairman of Devoxx4Kids Netherlands and an Engineering Manager at the NN Group with a focus on Java, Observability and FinOps.
He loves to share his knowledge and help in his free time, with the Devoxx4Kids foundation, kids to learn in a fun way how to code.
He loves to share his knowledge and help in his free time, with the Devoxx4Kids foundation, kids to learn in a fun way how to code.
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