Maker Faire Success

Over 7000 visitors flocked to the ICTP campus for the first Trieste Mini Maker Faire held on 17 May 2014. The event, which was organized by ICTP's Science Dissemination Unit in collaboration with Immaginario Scientifico and Maker Media Inc., showcased the exhibits and innovations of over 300 "makers" (tech enthusiasts, crafters, homesteaders, scientists and even garage tinkerers).

Exhibit stands included a wide range of innovations from drones that used open-source hardware such as Arduino microcontrollers to personal 3D printers and kits for children to create their own switch-operated toys. The makers came in from the Triveneto region of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and beyond.

The event not only provided a platform to celebrate the "Maker movement", but also marked a milestone year for ICTP, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2014.

Pictures from the day have been made available by Immaginario Scientifico.

Trieste Mini Maker Faire is independently organized under license from Maker Media, Inc.

Related link: coverage in Make magazine