As part of the celebration of Planet Earth Daychildren, young people and families will be able to enjoy the tenth edition of the educational fair Digital Planet EXPO 2026 with the theme “Inspiring the future” and? will celebrate April 22 to 26of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.., in the central atrium of Plaza Las Americas.
The event is free of cost and produced by the EcoExploratorio: Puerto Rico Science Museum, as part of an alliance with NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium and the Joint Special Commission on Legislative Funds.
In its tenth edition, the Digital Planet EXPO 2026 will be focused on the themes of technology, innovation, space, risk analysis and artificial intelligence. As part of the educational zones, various dynamics will be carried out with interactive stations, including Space Exploration, Moon and Mars Tracks, Robotics, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Risk Analysis in the face of Natural Threats, Scientific Communication and Digital Planet Geodome.
“We reaffirm our commitment to be the cornerstone that drives the next generations of scientists and creative minds, in order to transform curiosity into knowledge and action. This great educational fair is more than an event focused on the disciplines STEM and community resilience, is an interactive platform designed for children, young people and families to discover that the future is sustainable through science, technological advances and innovation in the digital age and, above all, that they are within their reach. We hope that each EXPO participant has the knowledge with the aim of transforming our planet through applied science,” he said. Jenny Guevaraexecutive director of EcoExploratorio, Inc., in a press release.
He highlighted that the Digital Planet EXPO 2026 Its objective is to educate and inspire technological innovation, provide educational opportunities, community resilience, promote scientific institutions and their educational programs, in addition to promoting innovation and curiosity among the thousands of children and young students who will gather in the five days of activities.
Likewise, Guevara added, it promotes informal scientific education and the social impact of natural threats, the effective management of risks in the face of emergencies and natural disasters, as part of the educational mission of the EcoExploratorio Resilience Institutethrough his Natural Forces Training Centerwith the topics of earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, storms and hurricanes with scientists, experts and educators within the field of science.
“We are in a historic moment where science and technology are redefining our future. NASA’s Artemis mission has inspired a new generation to dream big and prepare in STEM. With the theme ‘Inspiring the Future’, we want every child and young person to understand that this future begins today, through knowledge, curiosity and innovation, whether on Earth or in space.”indicated, for his part, Ada Monzónscientist, meteorologist and founder of EcoExploratorio, Inc.
For more information or to reserve spaces for school or group tours, you can call (787) 281-9090 or write to info@ecoexploratorio.org.