Love Tech Summer Open Day – Tickets Now Live!

We’re delighted to announce that Love Tech’s annual Summer Open Day is officially back – and tickets are now LIVE!

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This year, we’re incredibly excited to be hosting the event at The Engine House in Castletown.

Join us on Saturday 15th August, from 11am to 2pm, for an unforgettable day of hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and AI – all designed to inspire and engage young minds across the Island.

Event Details:
📍 Location: The Engine House, Castletown
📅 Date: Saturday 15th August
⏰ Time: 11am – 2pm
🎯 Ages: 7–14
🎉 Entry: Free of charge (but booking is essential)

Activities include:

• ☄️ Code Club
• ☄️ Young Engineers (Isle of Man)
• ☄️ AI workshops with Chris Kissack
• ☄️ Science fun with Fun Science
• ☄️ VR Headsets
• ☄️ Maths Zone

Big thanks to our main sponsor Hansard Global PLC, supporting sponsor Appleby, and to The Engine House for kindly hosting us!

Ready to join us? Book your free tickets here 

⭐ Please note: to ensure we stay within the building fire limit, parents/guardians must book a ticket for themself as well as the child.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Cloud Busters at the Met Office is a hands-on STEM experience for young people curious about weather, climate, and forecasting. Taking place at Ronaldsway, this unique event gives children the opportunity to explore the world of meteorology, meet experts, and learn how forecasts are made.

Two sessions are available:

• Beginner (Years 5–6): 10:00–11:00AM

• Intermediate (Years 7–9): 11:30–12:30

📅 Wednesday 15th April

📍 Ronaldsway Airport / Met Office

🎟️ Limited to 15 places per session

This is a drop-off event. Parents cannot attend inside the Met Office due to limited space.

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Postcards to Space 🚀 

Submission Link

🗓️ Submission deadline: 8 March 2026

Create a Postcard That Could Travel Beyond Earth!

Part of the Nicole Stott Series

Love Tech Isle of Man invites children of all ages to take part in Postcards to Space — a unique creative project delivered in collaboration with NASA astronaut Nicole Stott.

This special initiative gives young people the opportunity to design a postcard inspired by Earth, space, and our shared future — with selected artworks displayed on the iconic Piccadilly Circus screens in London as part of an Earth Day activation.

A number of physical postcards will also be prepared for spaceflight.

🌍 The Inspiration

The creative theme for this project comes from a new stamp collection developed by Nicole Stott in collaboration with the Isle of Man Post Office, titled:

“From the Oceans to the Stars”

Children may base their designs on:

• One of the individual stamps

• The wider theme

• Their own interpretation of Earth, exploration, and our responsibility to protect our planet

This project connects art, science and imagination — encouraging young people to see themselves as part of the story of exploration.

✏️ How to Take Part

• 📏 Postcard size: 4 x 6 inches

• 📸 Submit a high-resolution digital image of the artwork

• 👧🧒 Open to children of all ages

• 🗓️ Submission deadline: 8 March 2026

Submission link

✨ What Happens Next?

• Selected artwork will be featured on the Piccadilly Circus screens in London on Earth Day.

• A number of physical postcards will be prepared for spaceflight.

• Participants will receive confirmation of involvement.

Postcards to Space forms part of the Nicole Stott Series, a programme of events delivered by Love Tech Isle of Man to inspire creativity, curiosity and confidence in the next generation.

Booking Link

Saturday 7 March | 10:30am – approx. 12:00pm

The Nunnery, Isle of Man  

Boys and Girls, Ages 5–14. Limited to 20 participants.

Join Love Tech Isle of Man for Aim Higher, a unique creative experience combining art, imagination and space exploration.

This special event includes two interactive elements:

🎨 1. Create an Isle of Man Art Space Suit

Children will paint fabric panels inspired by Manx heritage, landscapes and local creativity. These artworks will be incorporated into a bespoke Isle of Man art space suit, using a base suit brought by NASA astronaut Nicole Stott.

⭐ 2. Become the Stars

Participants will take part in a large-scale outdoor art installation and aerial drone video capture — positioning the children as “the stars” surrounding the creation.

The Aim Higher concept was created by Christina Korp, Astronaut Wrangler and founder of SPACE for a Better World, designed to inspire young people to dream boldly and aim higher.

About the Guests

Nicole Stott is a veteran NASA astronaut, aquanaut, engineer and artist who spent 104 days in space and believes that exploration, art and science together can inspire positive change on Earth.

Christina Korp, known as the Astronaut Wrangler, is an astronaut manager and founder of SPACE for a Better World, connecting people of all ages with the power and possibility of space exploration.

This event is kindly sponsored by Zurich International, Crowe Isle of Man and Appleby.

Love Tech would like to thank River Advisers, DEFA and Euroforest Limited for their assistance in helping us with these events.

Disclaimer: Please note that photography and videography will be taking place at these events for promotional and educational purposes.

Reach for the Stars | Careers in the Space Industry

Booking Link

📅 Friday 6 March | 4:30pm – 6:00pm 📍 Ballakermeen Studio Theatre  🎓 Aimed at Year 10+ (ages 14+), Parents and Teachers.

Join Love Tech Isle of Man for an inspiring careers panel exploring the diverse and exciting opportunities within the global space industry.

This special event features: 🚀 Nicole Stott – NASA astronaut, engineer, artist and author, with two spaceflights and 104 days in space. 🌍 Christina Korp – known as the “Astronaut Wrangler,” founder of SPACE for a Better World and global connector between astronauts and audiences. 🛰️ Chris Stott – Founder of River Advisors (ManSat) and a leading voice in the economics and commerce of space, proudly connected to the Isle of Man.

Together, they will explore:

• Their personal career journeys.
• Pathways into the global space industry.
• The wide range of roles that support space exploration.

The session will include a moderated discussion, live audience Q&A, and a book signing opportunity with Nicole Stott.

This event forms part of the Nicole Stott Series, delivered by Love Tech Isle of Man to inspire ambition, curiosity and confidence in the next generation.

✨ Whether your interest is science, business, creativity or leadership, there’s a place for you in the future of space.

This event is kindly sponsored by Zurich International, Crowe Isle of Man and Appleby.

Love Tech would like to thank River Advisers, DEFA and Euroforest Limited for their assistance in helping us with these events.

Disclaimer: Please note that photography and videography will be taking place at these events for promotional and educational purposes.