Computer Science (CS) education, along with the comprehensive knowledge and understanding of data-intensive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), are some of the digital skills highlighted in the Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027 by the European Commission (EC). The EC emphasise the need to provide these skills to everyone from an early age as part of formal education. CS curricula are being introduced in primary and post-primary education systems throughout the world, providing young people the opportunity to move away from being passive users of computers to becoming designers, makers and developers. Coupled with this is the knowledge, ways of thinking, problem-solving and creativity involved in the diverse field of CS – skills that are invaluable in the 21st century. Thereby bringing the benefits of innovation and digital transformation to national and global economies alike.

Digital skills and a flourishing Computer Science education ecosystem are fundamental to the digital transformation of many countries. Nevertheless challenges in the rollout of Computer Science education within jurisdictions have occurred and are apparent – for schools and teacher education. This presentation will highlight context and commitment to computer science education in several jurisdictions, along with perspectives on the future of the subject.