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Elies Aynès and Roger Torres, winners of the 10th edition of the Karel Challenge
Last Saturday, May 30, the Karel Challenge 2026 finals took place at the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB), located on UPC’s Campus Nord. Throughout the day, more than one hundred young programmers from different Codelearn centers competed in the final stage of one of the most anticipated competitions of the academic year. The Karel Challenge, Codelearn’s own programming eSport, tests participants’ skills in logic, speed, strategy, and coding accuracy. As usual, finalists were divided into two age-based categories: Junior and Senior.

Codelearn Special Weeks: AInime
At Codelearn, we’re always looking for new ways to bring technology closer to students through creative, practical, and engaging experiences. From May 18 to 22, we’ll be doing exactly that with a very special initiative: AInime Theme Week, a hands-on activity focused on creating images and videos using artificial intelligence.

Karel Challenge 2026: 10 Years of Programming at Top Speed!
The end of the school year is approaching, along with one of the most anticipated dates at Codelearn. The 10th edition of the Karel Challenge will begin on Monday, May 4 and run until Saturday, May 30, the day we will hold the grand in-person final in Barcelona.

2026 World Book Day Contest
The Book Day Contest is back! This year, all students in Codelearn’s after-school program will once again have the opportunity to showcase their creativity through programming.

Codelearn Special Weeks: TinkerCAD
Tinkercad is a free tool that runs directly in the browser and was developed by Autodesk with the goal of making 3D design accessible to everyone. Unlike more advanced 3D modeling programs—which often require significant technical knowledge—Tinkercad focuses on a highly visual and intuitive interface. The workspace consists of a three-dimensional grid where different geometric shapes can be placed and manipulated.