In the collaborative, “can do” spirit of the global Maker Movement, we invite individuals and organizations to meet other tech people, crafts people, educators, entrepreneurs and community innovators who want Milwaukee to be a Maker City! Let us know if you would like to attend in person, or ask a question at info@makerfairemilwaukee.com
2 pm | Making an Impact | Kyle Jansson, Director, UWM Prototyping Center
Forbes recognized makers around the world as 2020’s Most Disruptive Innovators for their collaborations to manufacture PPE at the start of the pandemic. With access to the world’s most advanced prototyping technology and maker skills, Kyle’s team worked around-the-clock to design PPE for frontline workers, and he’s kicking things off with a great show & tell.
2:30 pm | Making Workers | Moderated by Dan Meyer, Publisher of BizTimes & STUFF
A panel discussion with economic & workforce development, education and business leaders about the changing landscape of education and work, and how schools, educators & employers can make meaningful, incremental changes to engage more young people in critical industries.
4 pm | Making & STEM Education | Moderated by Liz Taylor, Director, MSOE STEM Center
The community’s premier STEM education non-profits discuss their missions and collaborations, and the challenge to prepare young people for 21st century jobs.
What is a Maker City? A Maker City is democratizing entrepreneurship, increasing access to the technology and tools redefining education and work, and creating positive economic and cultural change for everyone in the community. Our program is inspired by Maker City, A Practical Guide for Reinventing our Cities, co-authored by Dale Doughtery, Founder of Maker Faire.
Maker City talks continue at the Faire!