The worldwide digital fabrication neighborhood will converge within the Czech Republic this summer time as FAB25 Czechia, the twenty first version of the worldwide FABx convention, takes place from July 4–11, 2025, in Brno and Prague. Organized by the Fab Basis in collaboration with MIT’s Middle for Bits and Atoms, this yr’s occasion carries the theme “Bridge the hole” and marks the convention’s return to Europe after seven years. With over 1,100 individuals anticipated from greater than 55 international locations, FAB25 guarantees a dynamic eight-day program of keynotes, hands-on workshops, cross-disciplinary dialogues, and vibrant cultural exchanges.
The FAB25 Czechia organizing group emphasised the native significance and worldwide scope of the occasion. “Technological creativity has a long-standing custom and public assist within the Czech Republic. We’re additionally a gateway to Jap Europe, the place digital manufacturing and shared workshops are nonetheless rising,” mentioned Vojtěch Kolařík, Challenge Supervisor at Make Extra. “That’s why we selected ‘Bridge the hole’—we’re bridging geographies, disciplines, and generations.”
In step with its title, the occasion will span two of Czechia’s key cities: Brno, recognized for its technical innovation and college tradition, and Prague, the historic and cultural coronary heart of the nation. Attendees will journey mid-week on a specifically organized “Maker Prepare” connecting each venues, reworking transit into a chance for collaboration and creativity. A family-friendly aspect program can also be deliberate, inviting individuals to carry kids for an inclusive expertise.
The FAB25 Czechia agenda options main thematic tracks, together with a glance again and ahead at “25 Years and Past” of FabLabs, open-source pathways “From Maker to Market,” academic transformation by means of “Expertise for the Digital Age,” and a showcase of “Rising Applied sciences” with a highlight on 3D printing. The convention additionally contains Prusa Day—highlighting the achievements of Czech 3D printing firm Prusa Analysis—and concludes with the Fab Pageant, an open occasion inviting the general public to hitch within the celebration of constructing.
Among the many headline audio system are famend voices shaping the way forward for digital fabrication: Neil Gershenfeld, MIT professor and FabLab pioneer; Sherry Lassiter, president of the Fab Basis; Josef Průša, founding father of Prusa Analysis; Bas van Abel, moral tech entrepreneur and founding father of Fairphone; Dale Dougherty, founding father of MAKE Journal and key determine within the maker motion; Massimo Banzi, co-founder of Arduino; and Scotty Allen, creator of the favored Unusual Components YouTube channel.
With discounted tickets accessible till the top of March, FAB25 Czechia is gearing as much as be one of the bold and inclusive editions but. It is going to carry collectively international leaders, native innovators, educators, and curious makers of all ages to form the subsequent 25 years of digital fabrication.
