Coded by: Spring 2026 Innovator Celebration
Celebrating the Next Generation of Builders, Thinkers, and Innovators
Join us for an inspiring end-of-year celebration as we highlight the creativity, talent, and growth of Coded by: students. The Innovator Showcase brings together families, supporters, and community members to experience what young people can create when they have access to the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities.
From interactive projects to live student presentations, this event gives you a chance to see the real impact of our programs and the incredible work students have completed this spring.
Whether you’re a parent, donor, partner, or community member, we invite you to come celebrate with us and connect with the future leaders in our community.
What to Expect
Spend the morning exploring student work, hearing directly from young creators, and celebrating everything they’ve accomplished this semester.
10:00 AM: Doors Open
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Student Gallery Walk + Light Breakfast: Enjoy a showcase of student projects and light breakfast as you connect with fellow guests, families, and members of the Coded by: community. You’ll be able to walk through, interact with the work, and talk directly with students about what they built and how they approached their ideas.
11:00 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks: Hear from Coded by: leadership as we open the program and share the vision behind our work.
11:05 – 11:50 AM: Student Presentations: Students take the stage to present projects developed in their classes. These presentations highlight their technical skills, creativity, and the confidence they’ve built along the way.
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM: Alumni Spotlight: Hear from Coded by: alum about their journey and how their experience has shaped what they’re doing today.
12:10 – 12:30 PM: Class Recognition Ceremony: Celebrate our students as they receive certificates in recognition of their commitment and accomplishments this semester.
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Closing Remarks: We’ll wrap up the event with reflections and a look ahead at what’s next for our students and programs.
Thank You to Our Supporters
This event is made possible by the generosity of our donors and sponsors. Special thanks to:
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation
Target Foundation
Aberdeen Charitable Trust
Capital One Foundation
(Be)Philly Foundation
United Way of Greater Philadelphia
Bank of America
Seer Interactive
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust