Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Time: 13:30 – 19:00
Location: Ter AA
Address: Keizerin Marialaan 2, 5702 NR Helmond
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Program
13:30 – 14:00 | Welcome
14:00 – 14:25 | Opening
14:25 – 14:30 | Teams to master classes and workshops
14:30 – 15:30 | Master classes round 1 & FIRST Market
15:30 – 16:00 | Break
16:00 – 17:00 | Master classes round 2 & FIRST Market
17:00 – 17:30 | Break
17:30 – 18:00 | Announcements & Updates 2026/2027 season
18:00 – 18:30 | Worldwide Kickoff BIOBUZZ – Game Reveal
18:30 – 19:00 | Field Reveal – Q&A
Master Classes
During the Kickoff, each participant will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of masterclasses. 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.
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Strategic Design
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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 potential.
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Intro to FTC
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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.
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Coach Training & FIRST registration
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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.
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Judging
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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.
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3D CAD: Management of your design data
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Masterclass on 3D CAD and managing your design data. If you do this properly, you build the robot’s development digitally as you go, on the job.
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Project-based planning in Dutch (1st round only)
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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.
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Presentation new control system
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Want to know all about the new control system?
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How to build a portfolio that stands out
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A great portfolio is just as important as a great robot. Learn the art of writing an inspring portfolio from another teams perspective.
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Register
Interested in joining the Kickoff? Click the button below to fill out the registration form.
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