K-12 Maker sessions at Fab26 on the MIT Campus, July 27-31, 2026
The Fab Lab Conference & Symposium, Fab26 Boston, returns home to MIT this summer after a decade‑long global tour.
From July 26 - 31, a diverse group of individuals united by a passion for digital fabrication, technology, and innovation will gather and share practical and theoretical content.
More structured than a MakerFaire, the Fab Lab Conference & Symposium promises to be fun and creative way to explore and network.
The K-12 Maker Lab will be leading these sessions:
Hands-on workshops:
Working group for educators:
Day passes and week passes are available. Come by and say Hi if you are attending!
Hands-on workshops:
- Monday, July 27: 3 FABulous Quick and Easy Maker Projects
- Wednesday, July 29: Become an electrical wizard: practical electronics for Makers and K-12 educators
- Thursday, July 30: DIY Pinball part I - build a wooden tabletop game with laser cutter, 3D printer and hand tools
- Friday, July 31: DIY Pinball part II - add LEDs, buzzers, motion, scoring, and micro:bit control to your game board
Working group for educators:
- Tuesday, July 28: STEAM/Maker educators inspiring kids, enriching K-12 academics & creating experiences that AI cannot
Day passes and week passes are available. Come by and say Hi if you are attending!
Come back to this page for session plans, build guides, and photos from Fab26