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Aug 8-9

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thank you to our 2026 sponsors

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BRANCH OUT AT NEMC '26

FRIDAY 8/7: Meet and Greet at State Park Cambridge, 7–10 p.m.

SATURDAY 8/8: Welcome, Sessions, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

KEYNOTES

Preparing for Blue Polo Panic: and Other High-Stakes Conversations
with NE Volunteer of the Year Manisha Rajaghatta

AI for the Rest of the Team: Building Beyond Robot Code with FRC 4414 High Tide

The Case for Caring: Why Competition Matters with FRC 1678 Citrus Circuits

A Rising Tide Lifts All Bots: Exploring New FIRST Resources
with Gavin Wood, FIRST Education

Sphero Social! 7 – 9 p.m. Blueprint Robotics tournament with prizes and dinner, followed by extra local fun

SUNDAY 8/9: Workshops, Sessions, Food Truck, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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To encourage mentor growth, conversation and connection across New England and beyond

Contact NE FIRST

NE FIRST, 6 Liberty Square #2588, Boston, MA 02109

Michael Fantom, Executive Director, mfantom@nefirst.org

 

Scott Heaton, Robotics & Logistics Director, sheaton@nefirst.org

Sam Spain, Communications & Advancement Director, sspain@nefirst.org

Thanks for getting in touch! We will respond as soon as possible.

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