The Institute of ICT within MCAST has achieved remarkable success at the FIRST Global Robotics Competition, held this year in Panama, proudly representing Malta among the world’s most talented young innovators.
In the final rounds, MCAST students formed an alliance with teams from Serbia, Lithuania and Kenya, achieving an outstanding second place in the semifinal. Competing against 181 countries, the MCAST team ranked an impressive nineteenth overall in the initial stages, securing a place among the top twenty four teams worldwide to qualify for the playoffs.
The students, all from the Institute of ICT, were Emanuele Ellul, Ayden Cachia, Lukas Nicolo Pace, Jean Luc Desira, Thomas Francalanza and Bursryn Santillo. They were accompanied by Director Mr Conrad Vassallo and Deputy Director Mr Thomas Gatt, whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout the competition. This achievement reflects the students’ technical skill, creativity and the teamwork, and highlights MCAST’s commitment to excellence in robotics, innovation and technology education.
MCAST thanks all sponsors and partners whose support made this success possible, marking another proud moment for the Institute of ICT and for Malta on the global stage. Team Malta was supported by eSkills Malta Foundation, MITA, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Teamsport Malta and HSBC Malta Foundation.
