Message from
CONVENOR

When we chose Digital Humanity – Technology with a Purpose, as the theme for COFAS 2026, we were inspired by a profound question: How can technology help us build a brighter, kinder and more connected future? The world our students are growing up in is brimming with extraordinary possibilities that previous generations could only dream of. New doors are opening before them every day, revealing horizons filled with potential and promise. This makes our role as educators more meaningful than ever—to guide young minds with care and wisdom as they explore, create, and innovate with purpose.

Over the years, I have witnessed our students collaborate across borders, reaching out with open hearts to share insights and solve problems together in ways that truly embody the spirit of a global community. These moments fill me with hope and remind us of technology’s beautiful power to unite us—and I know that these experiences will shape the world our students will lead tomorrow.

To every student participating in COFAS 2026: your ideas have the power to inspire and transform. Every project you undertake, every solution you imagine, weaves a meaningful thread into the fabric of our shared future.

I encourage you from the depths of my heart: dream big, explore freely, and create with confidence and compassion. Let your code reflect creativity, your innovations kindle hope, and your work make a lasting, positive difference in the world.

I am deeply excited to see what you will create, and I believe in each and every one of you. The future is not something we passively wait for. It is something we build together, hand in hand, with imagination, care, and unwavering purpose.

I warmly look forward to the participation of young think tanks from your institution. Together, let us create an unforgettable experience at COFAS 2026—one filled with discovery, collaboration and purpose.