The Young Rewired State Festival of Code encouraged kids under 18 years old to code, with participants building over 100 projects in 40 centers across the UK. Two new startup accelerators, Wayra Academy and Ignite 100, were launched, offering opportunities for developers to collaborate and grow their businesses. The Mobile Entertainment Awards will feature a "Outstanding Contribution to Mobile Entertainment" category, where the community can vote using Twilio SMS. The Turing Festival in Edinburgh showcased live coding demos, including one by Plushcap, and featured a photo cameo with Justin Bieber. These events highlight the growing innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the UK's mobile industry.