Countdown to Trieste Mini Maker Faire

Makers from throughout the Friuli region and beyond will descend on ICTP this weekend for the second edition of the Trieste Mini Maker Faire. The free, two-day public event, organized by ICTP in collaboration with the Immaginario Scientifico Science Museum and the local newspaper Il Piccolo (of the Espresso Group) as its main media partner, will feature 280 "Makers" displaying their inventions. In addition, there will be talks and seminars, as well as hands-on activities for people of all ages.

The full programme is available here.

Opening hours are Saturday from 11 to 22, and Sunday from 10 to 17.

A Maker Faire is a show-and-tell event where innovators ("makers") can display their creations, present their ideas and share what they are learning with the general public. It is primarily designed to showcase makers who are exploring new forms and new technologies, such as Arduino microcontrollers and personal 3D printing. But it also features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft.

The goal is to provide a platform for invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and celebrate the "Maker movement". Makers may be tech enthusiasts, crafters, homesteaders, scientists or garage tinkerers.

The Trieste Mini Maker Faire will bring together and uncover makers, inventors, scientists, crafters, artists and all other passionate creative enthusiasts from the Triveneto region of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and beyond. While exhibiting their projects, participants will also share their passion for making and inspire visitors to make things themselves. Entrance to the event is free and open to everybody.

Updated information and details of the event will be posted on the website: www.makerfairetrieste.it

Trieste Mini Maker Faire is independently organized under license from Maker Media, Inc., with contributions from the Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Provincia di Trieste and AREA Science Park.