EduFAB is partnering with the Public Education Foundation to host the 1st annual FAB Connect Conference, June 5 - 6, 2023 in Chattanooga, TN. This event will be in person at the Global Center for Digital Innovation. FAB Connect is designed to provide opportunities for makerspace, FabLab, and STEM lab leaders to engage with like-minded individuals in an effort to create national network as we collaborate to "Build What's Next!"
If you lead a FabLab or makerspace in a formal or informal educational setting, or if you run a community space, this event is for you. It will be a chance to engage with others who share your passion as we all exchange insights, ideas, best practices, and work together to continue to drive forward in this space!
Monday, June 5
8:30am-4:30pm
Welcome and Introductions
Keynote Talk: A dialogue with Sherry Lassiter, CEO of Fab Foundation
Networking and Unconference Sessions
optional tour of the Global Center for Digital Innovation
Single Slide Spotlight
8:00pm Networking Reception
Tuesday, June 6
8:30am-3:00pm Welcome and Kickoff
Fab Educators Summit
New Collar Workforce Group
Mobile Fab Labs
Network Development
New to Making and Digital Fabrication: resources
unconference sessions
Bring ideas, innovations, and challenges to discuss with the FAB Connect community during the Unconference Sessions
networking
While there will be plenty of opportunities to network during this event, a networking reception will be held Monday night for all registered attendees.
Conference Hotel and Transportation
All conference activities will be located at the Global Center for Digital Innovation on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College. A shuttle bus will transport conference attendees to and from the Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Chattanooga for both days of the conference. Our special Fab Connect rate includes onsite valet parking.
Airports: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) (Uber or Lyft)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) (about 2 hours drive)