MakerIST is an event jointly organized by HackerSchool and Lounge IST, celebrating the maker culture by bringing together enthusiasts of creation, technology, and Do-It-Yourself (DIY).

On June 3 and 4, the Main Hall of Instituto Superior Técnico will transform into a dynamic space for learning, sharing, and creative experimentation—open to both the academic community and the general public.

MAKER & DIY AREA

• Hands-on workshops: Macropad, MIDI footswitch, Democratizing Sociology, among others…
• Lightning Talks: Open-source projects by HackerSchool
• Junk Party: Take apart and explore the inside of electronic devices
• 3D Printing Demo: Digital fabrication technologies in action

ART + TECHNOLOGY

• Art Exhibition: Generative art with p5.js, student projects on display
• Open Hardware Music: DIY pedal demos and music jam session

TALKS & ACTIVITIES

• Opening Talk: “What is Open Source and Who Cares?” by ANSOL