Girls' IT Bootcamp
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The registration is open now until 11 March 2026 9:00 am CET.
Are you a girl aged 10-17 interested in technology, or do you know someone you think might be? Then our two-day Girls’ IT bootcamp is the right event to take part in.
To celebrate Girls' Day, we are offering a two-day Girls’ IT Bootcamp at our ECB main building in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday, 23 and Friday, 24 April 2026. Explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – or STEM for short. At our IT bootcamp you will have a chance to discover some of the many possibilities that the IT world has to offer.
Participation details
The Girls’ IT bootcamp is open to girls aged 10-17 holding EU residency.
The programme will be held in English at the ECB premises in Frankfurt. There will be 24 places available (12 places for girls aged 10 to 13, and 12 places for girls aged 14 to 17); places will be allocated at random to girls who have successfully registered and who meet the criteria described in the registration form and terms and conditions. Registration is open to first-time participants only. No previous experience with or knowledge of IT is needed.
Attendance is free of charge and all necessary equipment is provided, together with lunch. Accommodation, travel to Frankfurt and to and from the venue must be organised privately and at your own expense.
Registration
Please carefully read the applicable terms and conditions below before applying.
Registration is open until 11 March 9:00 am CET.
To apply, please register online, and fill in all the required information.
We can only accept applications submitted via our online application form and within the registration period.
If you have any comments or questions, please have your parent/legal guardian send an email to it_bootcamp@ecb.europa.eu.
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What is STEM?
STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They are becoming more important in today’s job market, with growing demand for specialists in these fields. Greater participation of girls and women in these subject areas is extremely important.
Who?
Our IT bootcamp is focused on girls aged 10-17 who are interested in scientific discovery and technological progress. No prior knowledge or experience is required to take part, only a genuine interest in learning more about IT. The bootcamp will be held in English.
Why?
There is still a large gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields despite their increasing importance in today’s job market. Through initiatives like this IT bootcamp, we hope to inspire more girls to explore the study opportunities in STEM at an early age, and to go on to work in one of these fields. Who knows – you may end up working at the ECB one day!
Testimonials from previous editions
The Girls’ IT Bootcamp is an initiative taking place since 2022 at the ECB’s premises in Frankfurt, Germany. Over the years, participants tried their hand at programming and coding in a relaxed and girl-friendly learning environment, talked to ECB experts, and visited our office areas and urban garden.
Schedule
Agenda subject to change
- 09:30
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Registration at ECB Security Service Centre
- 10:15
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Welcome session
- 11:00
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Design Thinking Workshop
- 13:00
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Lunch
- 14:15
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Design Thinking Workshop (continued)
- 16:30
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Tour of the ECB Main Building
- 17:30
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End of day 1 (parents to pick up the girls)
- 08:30
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Registration at the ECB Security Service Centre
- 09:00
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Bring a LEGO robot to life!
- 12:00
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Lunch
- 13:15
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Visit the Banknotes Lab
- 16:00
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Closing ceremony
- 16:30
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End of day 2 (parents to pick up the girls)