Big Bang Fair returns to Birmingham NEC in June
The Big Bang Fair – Britain’s largest celebration of STEM for young people – returns this summer with organisers urging schools to book their free tickets early.
Run by EngineeringUK, the Big Bang Fair is designed to stimulate a passion for STEM and showcase career opportunities in these sectors. Taking place from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, The Fair will welcome students aged 10 to 13 from across the UK.
Employers from a range of STEM sectors will be present to meet young attendees and demonstrate how challenging and fulfilling a career in engineering and tech can be.
As well as meeting STEM professionals, attendees can attend exciting live shows and inspiring career panels.
Hands-on activities will include a driving challenge that puts powerful robots through a series of challenges, piloting a submarine, discovering how different materials are used in sports and space exploration and much more.
In a statement, Phillip McShane, associate director - Big Bang Programme at EngineeringUK, said: “We’re on a mission to drive change so that more young people choose engineering and technology careers.
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