Erfindergarden @ Fab25 Conference
Let’s invent a better future together!
At Fab25 – the global FabLab network conference – we are excited to share our latest innovations in circular design, open-source infrastructure, and repair education.
Our mission: Empower communities to share tools, repair more, and build local resilience.
Where to find us at Fab25
Our Sessions & Talks
Saturday, July 5th
- 14:00 – 16:00 – Theoretical Workshop: Unlocking Access: Open-Source Lockers & AI Assistants for the Maker Community (Location: University – D21, Brno)
- 16:00 – 17:00 – Working Group: How Repair Cafés can save the world (Location: University – D22, Brno)
- 17:20 – 17:30 – Talk: Shared Tools, Shared Power – How Tool Libraries & Libraries of Things Can Change Cities (Location: University – D22, Brno)
Sunday, July 6th
- 16:00 – 17:00 – Working Group: Tool Library & Library of things Working Group with Andreas & Charles (University – D22, Brno)
FabXChange – Bonus Pop-up Session (more Infos)
Titel: FabXchange – The Unofficial Fab25 Trading Zone
Bring something to trade – snack, sticker, dance, ritual, micro-gadget, story…
FabXchange began as a spontaneous Sweet Exchange at Fab23 Bali, where tamarind candy and tea turned into an international culture swap. Now it’s grown into a wild, open-ended trade zone for the Fab community.
When?
Brno: Monday July 7th, during Lunch, Theatre – First Floor
- 12:30 – 13:15 – FabXChange: Bring something to trade – snack, sticker, secret skill. beer, No rules, just good vibes, During Lunch, Theatre – First Floo
Prag: to be announced
What: Bring something to trade – snack, sticker, dance, ritual, micro-gadget, story…
What you can bring (just ideas):
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Snacks, sweets, coffee, homemade liqueur
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Stickers, patches, playing cards, zines
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Micro-performances, dances, toasts, memes
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DIY kits, tiny tools, secrets, stories
Prag, X
- to be announced in the Fab25 Whatsapp Group
It All Started in Bali in 2022 ..
At FabFest Bali, a small group of Fabbers gathered to exchange sweets. Within minutes, it turned into a full-blown swap table.
Connect with us at Fab25
Andreas & Charles from the Erfindergarden Foundation will be attending Fab25 in Brno and Prag. Say hi, meet us in our session and learn more about our projects in Munich.
We’re looking for:
- Bring Tool Libraries and Repair Cafés to more cities
- Foundations & institutions funding climate action and social innovation
- Build open-source sharing infrastructure
- Makers, FabLabs & Open Workshops who want to replicate our systems
- Join EU-funded collaborations (e.g. Horizon Europe, Interreg)
Let’s invent together.