Kickoff
Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
Time: 13:00 – 19:30
Location: Koning Willem I College
Address: Onderwijsboulevard 3, s-Hertogenbosch
General program
13:00 | Welcome
13:30 | Opening
14:00 | Masterclass & Workshops Round 1
15:00 | Coffee break
15:15 | Masterclass & Workshops Round 2
16:30 | Dinner break
17:30 | Announcements
18:00 | Worldwide kickoff INTO THE DEEP – Game Reveal
18:30 | Field Reveal – Q&A
19:30 | Doors Closed
Overview Master Classes & Workshops
During the Kickoff each participant will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of master classes. At the Kickoff, tickets will be distributed to each team, allowing you to select the sessions that best suit your interests and professional development needs.
Masterclass / Workshop | Description |
Strategic Design | A good strategy is THE most important thing for a successful season. After this workshop you will have the tools to use your team’s capabilities to it’s full |
Intro to FTC | New to FTC? This workshop will explain what to expect during an FTC season, including the do’s and don’ts at events. It also provides a general overview of the steps your team needs to take to prepare for qualifiers and the championship. |
Coach Training & FIRST® registration | Get tips and tricks for coaching a (new) team for the upcoming season, and we’ll assist you with the correct registration process with FIRST. |
Judging | What should a team prepare for when presenting themselves for the judges. Discover the secrets to getting nominated for an award in this exciting masterclass. |
Programming | Programming a robot from scratch. You will get an explanation on how to program a robot from scratch in both Java and Blocks for both teleoperation (teleop) and autonomous modes. |
Introduction to SOLIDWORKS xDesign | In this workshop, you kan try the power of 3D modeling on any hardware with SOLIDWORKS xDesign via the browser. Also learn how collaboration in the cloud can accelerate your design process with 3DEXPERIENCE. |
Project-based planning (1st rount only) | During this workshop, you will learn how to set goals, prioritize them, plan, and maintain an overview. Additionally, you will receive tips on how to conduct efficient meetings and design a planning board. |