Maker-Con 25

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Maker-Con 25 is a two-day celebration of creativity, hands-on tech, and innovation for makers, educators, and curious minds of all ages.

Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Take part in interactive sessions, live demos, and practical workshops designed to spark fresh thinking and creative problem-solving.This year’s theme -The Future is STEAM-Powered - highlights how science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are driving the innovations of tomorrow.Held over two action-packed days, Maker-Con 25 features:Day 1 – Maker SymposiumA full-day program for professionals, educators, and innovators featuring thought-provoking talks, hands-on workshops, and exhibits that showcase the latest in science, tech, engineering, art, and maths.Day 2 – Maker FestivalA family-friendly celebration packed with creative challenges, interactive activities, live demos, and workshops for all ages. <h3>Who should attend?</h3>Maker-Con is for curious minds of all kinds — from educators and artists to makers, tinkerers, and future innovators. <h3>Event Highlights: </h3><ul><li>Keynotes and expert talks featuring leaders from MIT, Questacon, Sydney Quantum Academy, and more</li><li>Hands-on physics and engineering workshops by Questacon</li><li>Mini science and engineering labs with the University of Newcastle</li><li>Circuits and coding with Core Electronics</li><li>Interactive art workshops and mini maker activities</li><li>LEGO robotics workshops</li><li>Demonstrations with Hunter Combat Robotics League</li><li>Build the Future Challenge – from scrap to innovation</li><li>Expert panel: How to get more young people into STEM</li><li>Exhibitor booths and exhibitions featuring local makers, students and creators</li></ul> <h3>Key Speakers: </h3><ul><li>Prof. Neil Gershenfeld (MIT) – Virtual keynote</li><li>Rebecca Halligan (Sydney Quantum Academy)</li><li>Shelley Wilson (Questacon)</li><li>Ben Newsome (Fizzics Education)</li><li>Pete Newman (University of Newcastle)</li><li>Claire Chaikin-Bryan &amp; David Rastas (Lake Macquarie City Council)</li></ul> <h3>Ticket information:</h3>Full Access Pass (Friday and Saturday): <ul><li>Adults: $75 + booking fee</li><li>Students/Concession: $45 + booking fee</li></ul>Saturday Only (Maker Festival): <ul><li>Adults: $18 + booking fee</li><li>Students/Concession: $13 + booking fee</li><li>Non-participating adult: $5</li></ul>Note: attendees 16 years and under will need to be accompanied by an adult who will also need to purchase a ticket.View the full Maker-Con 25 program and schedule on the Lake Macquarie Council <a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Maker-Con-25" title="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Council-events/Maker-Con-25" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.

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