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SCHOOL PILOT EDITION

NEXUS
FORGE
SUMMIT 2026

OPEN INNOVATION POWERED BY AI

A student-led technology experience where learning turns into building.

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Date & Time
22 AUG 2026
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue
Gagan Public School
Presented by
Elyra Club
with Gagan Public School
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01The Idea

What is Nexus Forge?

Nexus Forge is a student-led technology experience combining hands-on web development workshops, AI-assisted creation and a short website buildathon.

01
LEARN
→
02
EXPERIMENT
→
03
BUILD
→
04
SHOWCASE

Participants don't just learn about technology. They use it to create.

02Event Snapshot

The shape of the day

0
HOURS
Complete event window
0
WORKSHOPS
Hands-on sessions
0
HOURS
Buildathon
0
PARTICIPANTS
Per team
0
WEBSITE
Per team
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EVENT DAY
03The Experience

From learning
to building

01 — LEARN
Learn
Hands-on workshops introduce web development and AI-assisted workflows.
02 — EXPLORE
Explore
Participants experiment with what they just learned.
03 — BUILD
Build
Teams receive a unique visual theme and build a website.
04 — SHOWCASE
Showcase
Teams present their creations.
05 — CELEBRATE
Celebrate
Outstanding work is recognised and participants receive certificates.
04Workshops

Before they build,
they learn.

WORKSHOP 01
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WORKSHOP 02
[Workshop Name — to be finalised]
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Participants enter the buildathon with the confidence and tools to actually create.

05The Buildathon

The 2-hour build

Teams create a website inspired by their selected Forge Wall theme within a focused two-hour build window.

PLAN
→
DESIGN
→
CODE
→
TEST
→
SHIP
CREATIVE FREEDOM
RESPONSIBLE AI
TEAM COLLABORATION
ORIGINAL WORK
TIME-BOUND DEVELOPMENT
Working Website + Short Project Presentation
06Participation

Who can join?

INDIVIDUAL
Register solo

Students can register individually.

If they do not already have a team, the organising team will help place individual participants into teams.

TEAM
Register together

Students can register together as a team of up to 3 members.

Pilot Edition GAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
07Judging

What makes a great build?

Tap a criterion to see how it's assessed.

Creativity & Innovation25%
Original thinking and a distinctive interpretation of the chosen theme.
Functionality25%
The website works as intended — links, navigation and features function correctly.
UI / UX20%
Visual design quality and how easy the site is to use and navigate.
Theme Interpretation15%
How clearly the final build reflects and expresses the assigned Forge Wall theme.
Presentation15%
Clarity and confidence of the team's short project presentation.
TOTAL — 100 POINTS
08Event Day

The day at a glance

08:00 – 08: 30
Registration & Check-in
08:30 – 08:45
Opening Ceremony
08:45 – 09:45
Workshop 01
09:45 – 10:00
Break
10:00 – 11:00
Workshop 02
11:00 – 11:30
Lunch / Refreshments
11:30 – 11:45
Forge Wall + Theme Reveal
11:45 – 13:45
2-Hour Buildathon
13:45 – 14:00
Project Submission + Closing / Next Steps
◆ EVENT ENDS AT 2:00 PM

Timings are tentative and may be adjusted in consultation with the school.

09Safety & Management

A smooth &
supervised experience

Supervision

Teacher / organiser presence throughout the event.

Attendance

Registration and attendance tracking.

First Aid

Access to school first-aid facilities.

Tech Support

On-ground support for common technical issues.

Contingency

Backup plans for internet / power disruptions.

Time Management

Clearly defined stages and submission deadlines.

10Let's Talk

LET'S FORGE
WHAT'S NEXT.

NEXUS FORGE SUMMIT 2026 School Pilot Edition 22 August 2026 · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Presented by Elyra Club · In collaboration with Gagan Public School
Learn. Build. Showcase.
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