NEW ENGLAND MAKER SUMMIT SPONSORED BY SOLIDWORKS

"HOW MAKING MATTERS"

The New England Maker Summit returns for a second year of celebrating maker skills, cutting-edge innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.

For 2017, we will explore “How Making Matters” with a deep dive into the advanced technologies and educational techniques that shape how we create, work and learn in the 21st century.

New England Maker Summit Sponsored By SOLIDWORKS is an exposition of creativity, imagination and ingenuity that shines a spotlight on the Maker movement. Curious minds will come together to explore ideas, share knowledge and answer questions:

• How can companies and the public get involved in the Maker Movement?
• Where will the future talent pool of Makers come from?
• Who will create the next startup using 3D Printing, CNC machining or computer-aided casting?
• What can we do to increase Connecticut’s competitive edge in the global economy?

Join a gathering of learners & leaders, entrepreneurs & teachers, crafters & coders, engineers & artists. New England Maker Summit is a destination for inquisitive and enterprising people who love learning, are eager to share what they do and want to interact with like-minded enthusiasts.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

BRYAN DODS

Executive Director, Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence,

United Technologies Research Center

RYAN D'AGOSTINO

Editor-in-Chief of Popular Mechanics

CHOOSE FROM TWO DYNAMIC TRACKS:

EDUCATIONAL TRACK

• Learn the 1-2-3 of creating a Maker Program in your library, classroom, or educational venue.
• Find available resources including curriculum, kits, learning platforms, trade literature, websites, and more.
• Listen, learn, and interact with those who have paved the way.
• Featured Education Track Speakers: Cristol Kapp, school librarian from Chattanooga, TN; Gene Sherman, founder of Vocademy in Riverside, CA; Casey LaPlante, library media specialist at Granby High School.

BUSINESS & MANUFACTURING TRACK

• Increase your competitive edge - engage large manufacturers with rapid iteration solutions:

• 3D Printing
• CNC Machining
• Computer-aided casting

• Use "Making" to help solve the skills gap.
• Support Makers -- the future talent pool.

LOCATION:
University of Hartford
Gengras Student Union
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117

TICKET INFO:
Register by October 20th
Early Bird: $35
Regular Admission: $45

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