Future innovators and game-changers of the technology realm, mark your calendars because HAKcon 2025 is landing at the Esports Stadium Arlington on May 9. Open to middle school and high school students with a penchant for the creative implementation of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, this event will unwrap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HAKcon aims to ignite young minds through a medley of workshops and hands-on experiences, offering attendees a close-up look at the bones of our modern world, as per the City of Arlington.

Perhaps most enticing is the price of admission—free, with lunch thrown in to sweeten the deal for those who register. The Office of Communication notes that the scavenger hunt for knowledge will include engaging workshops, competitions, and hands-on learning. This isn't just a sit-back-and-watch affair; students will be elbow-deep in the guts of technology, deconstructing and reconstructing the tools that shape their daily lives.

Among the workshops is "Reverse Engineering: How Things Work," where students transform into engineers for a day, dissecting everyday gadgets to unveil their secrets. Another not-to-miss workshop, "Engineering for Accessibility: Designing a More Inclusive World," puts students in the shoes of those facing daily accessibility challenges, before tasking them with devising innovative solutions. Lastly, the "Biomedical Engineering: Engineering the Human Body" workshop showcases how prosthetic limb designs stem from a blend of material sciences and ingenuity, a testament to the human drive for improvement.

Registration is currently open, but is fountain to fill up fast as space is limited. The event is not only an amazing opportunity for an immersive STEAM experience, but students will also interact with industry professionals and perhaps find the sparks for their future careers. For those who know the thrill of creation, who yearn to see the wizardry behind the screen and beneath the keyboard—it seems HAKcon 2025 is where the magic happens.