Conference themes The conference intends to cover the following broad themes:Day 1: The people who makeBack to BasicsWhat defines a makerspace or making spaceDifferent approaches, shared operational findings and reacting to user feedbackStaff developmentClarity in career trajectory. Support for growthProfessional recognition and development, institutional perspectiveSustainability of makerspacesCurrent funding scenarios- sponsorship - champions.Metrics for measuring success -- student experience, curriculumStrategic alignment of priorities, institutional experienceFuture of Makerspace offerings: Challenges and opportunitiesCo-curricular vs research grade workCredit bearing activities, function as core facilityCommunity access for sustainability Day 2: Making thingsMaking as an extra curricular activitySpotlighting exciting work students are making using makerspace for competitions such as Formula Student, Railway Challenge, European Hyperloop week, Mach rocketry competition, Race to Space.How makerspaces are enabling entrepreneurs through prototype buildingHow makerspaces are embedded in curriculumRecent developments on making in curricular activities where students get academic credit for the projects they make in makeFuture of Makerspace and the role of Unimaker as communityCollective priorities and action.Options for collaborative procurement and shared cost solutionsUnimaker in the futureHelp us develop and sustain Unimaker in new ways for years to come This article was published on 2026-03-05
