As we celebrate a quarter century of Fab Labs, FAB26 returns home to Boston, MIT and the heart of Kendall Square to explore the evolution and the potential of the digital fabrication ecosystem.
This conference is not just a celebration of 25 years of impact—it's a reimagining of the future. Together we’ll reflect on lessons learned, highlight transformative innovations, and prototype the applications and impacts we envision for the next generation of meaningful, accessible, and inclusive communities.
The Story of Fab A reflective journey into the origins of the Fab Lab movement at CBA and its global impact.Explore stories of growth, transformation, and future visions from across the network.
A deep dive into emerging technologies transforming digital fabrication and society.From open-source machines to AI, quantum, and space tech—what’s next is being made now.
Digital fabrication has changed how we learn, learning models, credentials, and global education networks—from Fab Academy to school programs.
Regenerative Fab Designing for a sustainable and inclusive future inside the Fab Lab Community. How can Fab Labs contribute to resilience, regeneration, and global justice?
Fab Cities/Regions/Worlds What will it take to grow and sustain the Fab ecosystem for the next 25 years? From policy to funding, standards to governance—lets look at big-picture systems and strategies.
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