About the Festival

MakerFest brings together curious minds to learn, build, and show what’s possible. Expect a vibrant mix of talks, demos, and workshops across electronics, fabrication, creative coding, biohacking, and more.

  • Beginner-friendly sessions with mentors on site
  • Tooling stations: soldering, 3D printers, CNC, vinyl cutting
  • Accessibility first: elevators, quiet room, loaner earplugs
  • Code of Conduct: be kind, be inclusive, be curious

Speakers

Meet makers, engineers, artists, and educators sharing the tools and stories behind their work.

Alex Rivera — Open Hardware

Alex Rivera

Open Hardware

Design for repair: building electronics that last.

Dr. Mei Chen — Bio & DIY Wet Lab

Dr. Mei Chen

DIY Bio

Safe, low-cost biology experiments for classrooms.

Samir Patel — Creative Code

Samir Patel

Creative Code

Generative art pipelines with microcontrollers.

Ines Müller — CNC & CAM

Ines Müller

CNC/CAM

From sketch to toolpath: practical CAM tips.

Omar Haddad — Robotics

Omar Haddad

Robotics

Designing modular robot kits for teaching.

Lucia Conti — Wearables

Lucia Conti

Wearables

Textiles meet circuits: soft, flexible sensors.

Jonas Dahl — 3D Printing

Jonas Dahl

3D Printing

Sustainable materials for desktop printers.

Nadia Kaur — Community

Nadia Kaur

Community

Running inclusive maker programs at scale.

Schedule

Two parallel tracks. Click a time to jump; the current time block highlights as you scroll.

Track A — Stage

Opening & Keynote

MainAll Levels

Welcome remarks and “The Joy of Useful Things.”

Designing for Repair

Hardware

Modular designs and community repair networks.

Generative Light

Creative Code

LED choreography from sketches to firmware.

Soft Circuits

Wearables

Conductive textiles and washable connections.

Robotics for Classrooms

Robotics

Modular kits and activity design for schools.

Lightning Talks

Community

5-minute project showcases by attendees.

Track B — Lab

CAD for Makers

Design

Constraint-based modeling essentials.

Intro to CNC

Fabrication

Feeds, speeds, and safe workholding.

3D Printing Materials

3D Print

Strength, temperature, and sustainability trade-offs.

IoT Prototyping

Embedded

Quick device-to-cloud with open firmware.

Creative Soldering

Electronics

Make decorative, functional joints safely.

Community Panel

Community

Funding and sustaining open projects.

Workshops

Hands-on sessions. Bring your curiosity — tools provided.

Fabrication lab benches with machines and tooling illustrated
A peek at the fabrication lab setup. All tools supervised.

Surface-Mount Soldering

Make a tiny LED badge and learn microscope soldering.

12 / 20 seats

Intro to CNC

Design and mill a coaster from reclaimed wood.

3 / 18 seats

Wearable Sensors

Stitch conductive thread and craft soft switches.

10 / 16 seats

Creative Coding Lights

Code generative animations for an LED strip.

8 / 20 seats

Sponsors

Thanks to our partners who make community events possible.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact us for the prospectus.

Venue & Travel

Berlin Tech Park, Platz der Ideen 1. Entrances on North (ramp) and East (main). Bike parking by the plaza.

U-Bahn U6 Bus 147 Bike racks Accessible
Map of MakerFest venue and nearby transport Simplified map showing venue, U-Bahn station, bus stop, and paths. Berlin Tech Park East Entrance North Ramp U6 — Stadtmitte Bus 147 Bikes
Simplified map of the venue. Follow the dashed lines from transit stops.

FAQ & Contact

Is the event beginner friendly?

Absolutely. We label sessions by level and offer mentors at help desks all weekend.

Do I need to bring tools?

No. We provide tools and materials for workshops unless noted in the description.

Are there scholarships?

Yes, we have community-funded tickets. Mention interest in the message field below.

What’s the refund policy?

Full refunds up to 14 days before the event. Transfers allowed any time.

Contact / Ticket Request

We reply within 2–3 business days.