MKR Days source: MKR Days website

Maker Days is a gathering of fascinated, curious people who love to learn and enjoy sharing what they make. From engineers, to artists, to scientists, to craftspeople, Maker Days is a meeting place for these 'makers' to showcase experiments, projects and innovations . We call it the biggest makers festival in the Netherlands - a friendly showcase of ingenuity, creativity and inventiveness. Look into the future and get inspired!

Maker Days is a hands-on visual feast of invention and creativity and a celebration of technology, art, craftsmanship, science and DIY culture. It is organised for innovative, creative people who love to tinker and create, and also for those curious minds who want to see what new and innovative things are within reach... and get to work!

What is Maker Days Eindhoven

Talking robots and drawing robots; Maker Parade; urban mining; stunning electronics; kinetic art; building robots from recyclable materials; 3D scanning your own head: join in and experience it at Maker Days Eindhoven on Stadhuisplein. On 14 and 15 September 2024, Maker Days Eindhoven will host more than 250 makers from home and abroad presenting the latest and most exciting creative technological developments in their fields.

This event showcases innovation, creativity and hands-on learning for adults, teenagers and children. Maker Days Eindhoven 2024 brings together the local and international Maker Community and understands this community as a broad universe that brings together researchers and practitioners from the Maker movement with universities and research centres and socially innovative companies.


Young and old and technology. Source: MKR Days website.

Themes of Maker Days

Robotics
Robots are used for everything these days. They have many advantages, yet people are afraid of them taking over. But is this really something to be afraid of? At Robotics, you will learn how robots are made and what you can do with them.

Energy
Global trends in the transition to fossil-free energy are resulting in a growing number of innovative solutions that meet these needs on a local and larger scale. Applications of renewable energy are being devised by engineers, students and designers and prototypes are being demonstrated.

Vehicles & Mobility
People are travelling more and even further than before. The resulting land take and pollution require alternative solutions. How can mobility challenges be addressed to achieve friendlier travel options?

Food
Feeding the growing population in a sustainable and healthy environment is undoubtedly one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. Can our Makers come up with solutions to this major problem and show opportunities to tackle food shortages?

Fashion and wearables
Explore the connection between electronics and fashion. Maker Days Eindhoven presents the latest trends and the functionality you can expect in the future. Get ready for lots of LED lighting, interactive dresses, 3D printed fashion, wearables, techniques, materials.

Sustainability & circularity
Let's go green. We have put together an exciting programme around sustainability. All for a better and brighter future! Build your own vehicle on solar or wind energy, learn how you can improve the environment through various Urban Mining projects, learn all about circular solutions or experience how you can do new things with old electronics!

Tickets for adults (24+) available at €12.50, for young people at €5 (7 to 23 years). More information and tickets on the MKR Days website