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Event Recap | FIRA Canada 2026 Youth Volunteer Program: Taking Part, Learning and Connecting at a Technology Event
From July 17, 2026, at 09:00 to July 21 at 18:00 (Toronto time), young volunteers took part in an international robotics competition and showcase at the Pan Am Centre in Markham. The community event page recorded 15 participants at the time.
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Event dates: July 17, 2026, at 09:00 to July 21, 2026, at 18:00 (Toronto time)
Venue: Pan Am Centre, 16 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Participants: 15 (as recorded on the community event page at the time)
What the Event Covered
Prompthon launched a youth volunteer program around the FIRA Canada 2026 RoboWorld Cup & Summit, inviting young people interested in AI, robotics, technology events and public communication to take part in an international competition and showcase. The idea was straightforward: help young people develop a sense of involvement through service, demonstrations and conversation, beyond simply watching technology in action.
Volunteering is also a way to learn for the future. Welcoming visitors, supporting interactions at the booth, assisting with AI product demonstrations, and talking with students, researchers and technology teams all develop communication, collaboration, a sense of responsibility and the ability to explain technology. These skills form an important bridge between learning experiences and real projects.