The North Berkeley Innovation Summit in Berkeley County, South Carolina, united students, adults, and community members for hands-on tech education. Hosted by Ignite Tech Impact with partners like Google Data Center and The Watson Institute, it focused on empowering rural areas through interactive learning.
Event Highlights
- Hands-On Stations: Featured AI, mechatronics, financial literacy, and Boeing’s aircraft demos.
- Key Speakers: Included Omar Shaheed, stressing proactive tech skills to avoid obsolescence.
- Student Insights: Goose Creek High’s Keenen Swinton enjoyed teaching others about technology.
Community Impact
Workshops and demos aimed to spark early interest in engineering and careers, with Shaheed noting earlier exposure could boost opportunities. The event underscored local collaborations to bridge tech access gaps in rural South Carolina, fostering inspiration across generations.​
Sounds like a fantastic initiative for Berkeley County youth—did you attend or know participants?
