Discover the remarkable story of the BBC micro:bit project and its impact on a million UK children in this EuroPython 2016 conference talk. Learn about the small programmable device designed for 11 and 12-year-olds and how MicroPython, developed by Damien George, became an integral part of this ambitious educational initiative. Explore the Python Software Foundation's involvement in the project and find out how the wider Python community can contribute to this groundbreaking effort. Gain insights into the potential for live demonstrations, coding examples, and audience participation as the speaker shares the journey of bringing programming to young minds on a massive scale.