4 million people in more than 80 countries
EU Code Week has reached over 4 million participants across 80+ countries — and it’s still growing.
Empowering Europe with digital skills
EU Code Week sparks creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, making coding and digital skills accessible to everyone, all year round.
Creativity, code and collaboration with no limits
EU Code Week is a dynamic grassroots movement that empowers people of all ages to explore coding, creativity, and problem-solving. It breaks down barriers to digital skills, making programming more accessible, visible, and inclusive. From classrooms to community spaces, it connects educators, students and tech enthusiasts, bringing ideas to life through digital innovation, and fostering collaboration across Europe.
From a spark to a movement
What began in 2013 as a small, grassroots initiative has grown into a year-round movement reaching millions. EU Code Week is now a continuous initiative, with thousands of activities taking place throughout the year in Europe and beyond. The two-week event each October is the culmination of these efforts — a celebration of a community-driven push to make coding, digital creativity and STEM education accessible to all.
With tens of thousands of activities and an ever-growing network of teachers, students and partners, Code Week continues to inspire innovation and equip the next generation with the skills to shape the future.
Code Week in numbers
Average participant 11 years old
With strong school engagement, Code Week is designed to be fun, accessible and age-appropriate for children and teens.
49% of participants are women
We’re proud to champion gender equality in tech by encouraging girls and women to participate and lead.
88% of Code Week events take part in schools
Most activities are organised by teachers in schools, empowering the next generation from the classroom up.
Anyone can take part by adding their own activity to the map. From workshops to classroom sessions, every event helps make coding more accessible — and brings new communities into the movement.
Run by volunteers
EU Code Week is powered by a passionate volunteer community, from schoolteachers and youth workers to digital mentors and ambassadors. Across Europe, more than 450 Leading Teachers support schools, coordinate activities, and help bring coding to life for learners of all ages.
Why coding?
Coding is a creative way to solve problems, express ideas, and build the world you want to see. Digital skills are essential in today’s world, and coding helps people of all ages turn imagination into action, whether that’s building apps, designing games, programming robots or tackling real-world challenges. It unlocks collaboration, critical thinking and confidence, while opening doors in education, careers, and everyday life.
Supported by the European Commission
EU Code Week was launched in 2013 by the Young Advisors for the Digital Agenda Europe. Since then, the European Commission has supported Code Week as part of its strategy for a Digital Single Market. Through the Digital Education Action Plan, the Commission encourages schools across Europe to take part and promotes digital skills as a key pillar of innovation and inclusion.
Schools
Schools are the beating heart of EU Code Week. Teachers play a key role in introducing students to coding, organising events, and sparking creativity in the classroom. With ready-made resources and support from the Code Week community, educators can easily bring coding into any subject, and help learners gain vital digital skills in a fun and inclusive way.
Partners and Sponsors
EU Code Week is guided by the Code4Europe Consortium — a collaboration of more than 40 educational and tech partners across 20 countries. Together, we support the growth of Code Week, strengthen local and national outreach, and build a more connected, digital future for Europe.
Join EU Code Week
Can’t wait to start coding? If you would like to join the EU Code Week community but don't know where to start, take a look at these resources that will help get you started, just in time for our annual celebration in October.