SpaceDev celebrated an unforgettable “Techy for the Day” with more than 20 participants
April 23, 2025
Montevideo, Uruguay
On April 23rd, SpaceDev hosted a special edition of “Techy for a Day,” an initiative organized annually by CUTI (Uruguayan Chamber of Information Technologies) to commemorate International Girls in ICT Day. Although the official date was April 24th, the Space team’s schedule required them to celebrate it a day earlier, allowing them to better prepare for the occasion.
This year, SpaceDev welcomed over 20 students aged 12 to 14 from Colegio y Liceo Reina y Reyes, setting a new record. Perhaps it was the presence of so many future techies that made the Space team truly realize how much the number of women within the company has grown—many of whom took the lead in running the day's activities.
The day began with introductory talks and a guided tour of the office, where the students could see the team in action and get a feel for the work environment. Smiles quickly followed as they discovered some of the team’s favorite perks: remote work, All Hands meetings, and of course, the fact that Space is pet friendly!
SpaceDev designed an immersive experience combining presentations and games to explain what the tech industry is, why it’s one of the best career options, and how—despite progress in diversity—there’s still a need for more women to join the field. Through different stations, the girls explored areas such as People Care, Project Management & QA, Development, Marketing & Sales, and Gaming.
The girls responded with enthusiasm: they actively participated in all the activities and asked curious and insightful questions. Some even joked that once they turned 18, they wanted to work at Space. For the team, hearing those words was a real reward and a reminder that inspiring others truly makes a difference.
In addition to the main activities, there were relaxed moments including a special snack break—unsurprisingly, one of the highlights of the day.
Once again, “Techy for a Day” proved that opening the doors of the tech industry to younger generations not only helps build a more diverse future but also renews the sense of purpose of those already walking this path. For SpaceDev, it was a memorable, fun, and deeply meaningful experience.
