On 27-28th of March we celebrated Arduino Day 2026 in more than 20 countries through a coordinated series of activities across Africa and India, bringing together students, teachers, parents, universities, innovation hubs and technology communities. Through a lot of community events, the celebrations reached more than 1000 participants and focused on practical learning in electronics, Arduino programming, robotics, IoT, AI, embedded systems and digital fabrication with a strong emphasis on integration and having fun among other tech enthusiasts.
The celebrations were a great proof of growing role of technology in making education more accessible, practical, and relevant to young learners. Rather than treating Arduino Day as a one day event, many ambassadors used it as a platform to build long term interest in STEM, support project development and connect learners with future innovation opportunities.
Each event was different and unique. However, we all shared a common goal: to make the most of this time and strengthen our relationships through shared passion!
For example, in Ethiopia, our Ambassadress Robe led one of the largest Arduino Day activities at Bakkalcha Bari Compound, engaging 243 students, 20 teachers, and 2 Ministry of Education officials. The event introduced participants to electronics, programming, Arduino systems, and real world demonstrations, creating strong institutional visibility for practical STEM education.
TME Education Kenya partnered with the Engineering Students Association at the Technical University of Mombasa, attracting over 100 participants from engineering, computer science, and related disciplines. The event featured presentations, exhibitions, live Arduino workshops, project pitching, and industry engagement, with strong female participation reported.
In Cameroon, at the main event of #AI_IoT Project Exhibition, local talents took the stage to unveil impactful, Arduino-embedded solutions specifically designed to tackle pressing societal challenges. It was a powerful reminder that the best solutions for local problems are often built by local minds.
With the engagement of Tanzania Open Innovation Organization (TOIO) and TaifaTechnovation Hub, TME Education Tanzania, gathered more than 60 students and over 30 parents in Tanga, with a deliberate focus on younger learners, including primary school pupils. Students built basic circuits, blinked LEDs, explored buzzers and sensors, and experienced their first steps in coding, while parents observed and supported the learning journey.
In Liberia, Ambassador Archie Forpoh hosted a two day Arduino Day event at the Orange Digital Center with 30 participants. The programme combined a quiz competition with team based prototype development, resulting in projects such as a smart home system, a smart cooler cap, and a flood detection system.
Arduino Day in Uganda was held at Luzira Secondary School with 32 students, teachers and the TME Education Uganda team. Sessions introduced learners to the Arduino platform, digital output, digital input, analogue input, and practical electronics. The school also received a TME Education Arduino kit to support continued learning.
In Zimbabwe, Arduino Day at the Eight2Five Innovation Hub in Harare highlighted student innovation aimed at local challenges. Projects included a smart irrigation system, a vegetable drying system for rural areas, and a livestock anti theft system. The event also included an Arduino quiz, awards and networking for students from different institutions.
In India, our Ambassadors Deepak and Sachin supported Arduino Day activities at Mother India Public School, in Bajpur, Uttarakhand, introducing students to Arduino, embedded systems, circuit design, project demonstrations and an AI based energy management system while highlighting hands-on circuit building, live demonstrations, and strong student engagement.
Our Ghanaian Ambassador Stephen marked Arduino Day at KNUST, Kumasi, where 15 students presented Arduino based projects, discussed embedded systems, and took part in peer learning and networking activities.
In Botswana, Ambassadress Keitumetse Neo Modipane led an Arduino Day celebration at Motswedi Junior Secondary School, where students applied Arduino programming and electronics skills in a practical competition. Winners were recognised, helping to build confidence and interest in STEM education.
While in Zambia, Arduino Day was successfully located in The Makerspace Zambia. The event engaged over 20 participants in Arduino project learning and an Arduino Challenge focused on microcontrollers, circuit design, and embedded systems.
And In Benin, TME Education worked with IKONHO and TEKBOT Robotics to plan Arduino Days in Cotonou, designed as a three day celebration of robotics, electronics, programming, IoT, 3D printing, hackathons, exhibitions and innovation networking, with more than 150 participants expected.
Across all countries, the common thread was clear: students learned best by building. They assembled circuits, wrote code, tested sensors, presented projects, solved problems in teams and saw how electronics can be applied to agriculture, disaster response, home automation, energy management, and community development.
For students, schools, tech clubs and development organisations, Arduino Day 2026 with TME Education showed how accessible technology can strengthen STEM ecosystems and prepare young people for future careers. Our team of ambassador led model proved that practical learning, local partnerships, and sustained mentorship can turn curiosity into technical confidence. And all that with having plenty of fun!
Arduino Days 2026 was therefore more than a celebration. It proved that it's always more fun in a group, whether learning or having fun. As every year, in this case.
