Representatives of Subotica Tech – College of Applied Sciences, Dragana Radaković Toković and Ivan Njerš Bako, took part in the “Knowledge for the Future” Festival, held on January 31, 2026, at the Majšanski put Elementary School in Subotica. The festival was a regional competition in programming and controlling mBot 2 robots and drones, with 22 teams and nearly 90 pupils from 14 primary schools across the territory of Vojvodina.

Participants had the opportunity to control robots and drones in real time, work in teams with their peers, and test their knowledge, while representatives of the College encouraged their curiosity and enthusiasm. During the festival, pupils were introduced to the College’s study programs and activities, and discussions were held about opportunities for further education and hands-on work with modern technologies.

The children took part in all activities with great interest. In addition to learning about technology, they enjoyed anti-stress balls and sweets and were particularly fascinated by the 3D-printed Maltese mechanisms, which demonstrated how important it is to develop an idea from the initial sketch to final implementation. In this spirit, the pupils were also encouraged with gifts of graphite pencils.

The reaction of the pupils was enthusiastic and curious, with many questions and smiles. The festival clearly showed how interested young people are today in engineering and innovation.

The competition was organized by the Rotary Club of Subotica and the Majšanski put Elementary School. The attendees were welcomed by Past Governor Vladimir Matić, representatives of Klett Publishing House, members of the Rotary Club of Subotica, and the host school’s principal, Beata Bognar. The best teams qualified for the final competition to be held in May 2026, while all participants received certificates of appreciation and awards for their effort and creativity.

The school’s participation in the festival, with the presence of Dragana Radaković Toković and Ivan Njerš Bako, provided an opportunity to establish direct contact with today’s generation of primary school pupils, listen to their questions and ideas, and further encourage children’s imagination and curiosity. On this occasion, it was emphasized that there is an institution dedicated to technical sciences where young people can continue to explore, learn, and develop their technical skills and creativity as an important part of their personal and educational journey.