Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire [event recap]

On Sunday, October 6, over 100 makers and 1,000 visitors came together at Pennovation for the second annual Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire. With exhibitors from NextFab, Pennovation, UPenn, and more, the Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire was a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more. It was an event where people could show what they are making and share what they are learning. The Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire was a chance to highlight the renaissance of Making within the Philly's tech, startup, and artistic communities, and for local Makers to connect with each; to connect the city’s manufacturers, artisans, innovators, and inventors with the resources they need to turn their startups and physical products into successful businesses. It is with this goal in mind that the organizers teamed up with Pennovation Works to host the event. The Works already serves as a hub for innovation in the region, thanks to its research spaces and collaborative atmosphere. The Works, along with the Faire, represents a shift in Philly’s potential as a destination space for Makers.