Bridge the gap
Bridge the gap
Bridge the gap
Bridge the gap
Bridge the gap
For the first time in its 21-year history, this iconic event is coming to Central Europe, spanning eight unforgettable days. The program features the Fab Conference, Fab Festival, Prusa Day, Maker Train, and more, thoughtfully balancing theoretical and practical formats. Bringing together diverse individuals united by Fab Labs, digital fabrication technology, and innovation, FAB25 embraces this year’s theme, Bridge the Gap, as a unique opportunity to share ideas, showcase expertise, foster partnerships, and spark new collaborations. Come and experience the vibrant community spirit, hands-on creativity, and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.
Why Attend?
(RE)CONNECT
One of the most valuable aspects of the event is building new connections, meeting inspiring people, and reconnecting with old friends. Along with great parties, there will be guided networking sessions to help you make the most of your time.
GET KNOW-HOW AND INSPIRATION
We’re bringing industry leaders, maker movement stars, Fab Lab experts, and innovators together to share their knowledge, experience, discuss the latest trends, foster collaboration, and inspire the global community of makers and innovators.
VISIT THE PRUSA FACTORY
A unique chance to tour the factory of dreams where your Prusa printer was made! Explore the famous replicating farm, meet the passionate employees, and discover behind-the-scenes operations at this world-renowned 3D printing company.
EXPERIENCE CZECHIA
Discovering the local culture is an essential part of FABx events. You’ll get the chance to visit two vibrant Czech cities, taste authentic Czech cuisine, enjoy the famous Czech beer, or explore the stunning architecture and historical landmarks.
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Taking place in the heart of Europe, FAB25 brings you to two of Czechia’s liveliest destinations – Brno and Prague. These vibrant cities showcase the very best of Czech innovation, creativity, and culture. This approach maximizes the event’s local impact on the Czech maker movement while giving you the chance to fully immerse yourself in Czech culture. Worried about traveling between the cities? Don’t be, we’ve got you covered with a special Maker Train!
Program Overview
Program Tracks
FAB LABS 25 YEARS & BEYOND
With Fab Labs nearing their quarter-century anniversary, let’s dedicate a day to reflect on the past, share best practices, and look ahead to the future as we continue shaping the world of digital fabrication and innovation together.
MAKER-TO-MARKET
Fab Labs have grown beyond spaces with machines to create real impact. We’ll explore inspiring maker-to-market success stories, discuss open-source’s role in products, and highlight how Fab Labs drive local innovation and transform communities worldwide.
DIGITAL AGE COMPETENCES
Education has been central to Fab Labs from the start. Together, we’ll examine whether we’re truly keeping up with STEM advancements, the future of hands-on making in a digital world, and give space for the younger generation to speak and lead.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Staying ahead of the curve means exploring the latest advancements in digital fabrication technology and innovations in making. This year, we’ll place a special focus on the ever-evolving world of 3D printing and its future.
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Speakers
Neil Gershenfeld
Director of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms
Prof. Neil Gershenfeld is the Director of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, where his unique laboratory is breaking down boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, from pioneering quantum computing to digital fabrication to the Internet of Things. Technology from his lab has been seen and used in settings including New York's Museum of Modern Art and rural Indian villages, the White House and the World Economic Forum, inner-city community centers and automobile safety systems, Las Vegas shows and Sami herds.
He is the author of numerous technical publications, patents, and books including Designing Reality, Fab, When Things Start To Think, The Nature of Mathematical Modeling, and The Physics of Information Technology, and has been featured in media such as The New York Times, The Economist, NPR, CNN, and PBS. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, has been named one of Scientific American's 50 leaders in science and technology, as one of 40 Modern-Day Leonardos by the Museum of Science and Industry, one of Popular Mechanic's 25 Makers, has been selected as a CNN/Time/Fortune Principal Voice, and by Prospect/Foreign Policy as one of the top 100 public intellectuals.
He's been called the intellectual father of the maker movement, founding a growing global network of over one thousand fab labs that provide widespread access to prototype tools for personal fabrication, directing the Fab Academy for distributed research and education in the principles and practices of digital fabrication, and chairing the Fab Foundation. Dr. Gershenfeld has a BA in Physics with High Honors from Swarthmore College, a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Cornell University, honorary doctorates from Swarthmore College, Strathclyde University and the University of Antwerp, was a Junior Fellow of the Harvard University Society of Fellows, and a member of the research staff at Bell Labs.
Sherry Lassiter
President & CEO, The Fab Foundation
Sherry Lassiter is one of the architects of the MIT global initiative for field on-site technology development, the Fab Lab program. A Fab Lab, or as users like to call it, fabulous laboratory, is a rapid prototyping platform for technical education, innovation, and personal expression.
The Fab Lab network includes over 2000 digital fabrication facilities in 126 countries. Lassiter is Director of the Fab Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to building technical capacity in a locality, improving individuals’ abilities to develop themselves and their communities and bringing access to tools and knowledge that cultivate and support innovating practices. After a two-decade career in science journalism as a producer, writer, and director for television series such as Scientific American Frontiers, Discover the World of Science, and The Science Times, she became a protagonist in science and technology, becoming part of the story, rather than just telling the story.
As Program Manager for the NSF-funded Center for Bits & Atoms at MIT, she has seen and enabled the personal fabrication movement as it has grown and evolved. Today she serves as Director of the global Fab Lab Program at MIT as well as leading The Fab Foundation, the non-profit spinoff from MIT. Lassiter is currently engaged in the deployment and growth of Fab Labs around the world, enabling grassroots technology development by, for and of the community.
Josef Průša
Founder and CEO of Prusa Research
Josef Průša is the Founder and CEO of Prusa Research, a company that has become synonymous with cutting-edge 3D printing technology. His company produces the iconic Prusa i3 printers, celebrated for their quality, reliability, and accessibility. Průša is a key figure in the world of 3D printing and a pivotal advocate for bringing digital manufacturing tools to individuals and communities globally.
Technology from Prusa Research is found everywhere—from home workshops to educational institutions, research laboratories, and commercial manufacturing facilities. Josef Průša champions the power of open-source technologies and knowledge sharing, highlighting his commitment to innovation and his dedication to the global maker community.
His work has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including being featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. His printers have received countless awards in the tech industry, and 3D Printing Industry magazine has recognized him as one of the most influential figures in 3D printing.
In addition to leading Prusa Research, Josef actively contributes to the development of open-source software and hardware, organizes workshops, and promotes education in digital manufacturing. His vision bridges technology with sustainability, and his innovations continue to shape and inspire the global maker movement.
Ondřej Kašpárek
Head of PrusaLab
Ondřej Kašpárek is the Head of PrusaLab, one of the most advanced makerspaces in Europe, where creativity, technology, and community-driven innovation come together. In his role, he oversees the development and operations of a workshop that serves as a hub for experimentation and digital fabrication for makers, students, startups, and established companies alike.
Ondřej's work focuses on fostering innovation through shared production spaces where technologies like 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting empower groundbreaking projects. His expertise spans design, prototyping, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that connect digital fabrication with practical applications.
His mission is to build bridges between technology, education, and industry while strengthening a maker community passionate about sustainable and open innovation. Under his leadership, PrusaLab has inspired countless projects, embodying the spirit of creativity and collaboration.
Tomáš Mejzlík
Managing director FabLab Brno and VIDA!
Tomáš is a leader in digital fabrication, STEM education, and innovation. In 2016, he began his career at JIC in Brno, where he led the setup of the first FabLab in Czechia. Under his management, FabLab Brno launched as a 24/7 makerspace accessible to the public, businesses, and students. He spearheaded successful projects like FabLab University, a mobile lab serving thousands of students annually, and managed international collaborations, including the H2020 FabLabia. He was also a key initiator in bringing FAB25 to Czechia.
In 2025, he also became the director of VIDA! science center, with a vision to create a versatile STEM education hub that integrates making and technology popularization within its 6,000+ m² space. By 2026, VIDA! is expected to merge with FabLab Brno, combining their strengths to deliver more FUN, EDU and MAKE pleasures to hunderds of thousands people annualy.
Marc Lambaerts
Manager FabLab Leuven
Marc is one of the most experienced FabLab managers in the world since he founded FabLab Leuven in 2009. From in the beginning of the Fab-movement, he saw the opportunities that came with FabLabs and started one of the biggest labs in the university of KULeuven. He specialized in the economics side of the FabLabs and is an advocate for being realistic about what a FabLab can and can't do. The economics side also took him to the entrepreneurial possibilities of the lab and since then, FabLab Leuven was the start for 30+ small companies. As a side note, he has a PhD in molecular biology and started recently a BioLab.
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Tickets
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This ticket includes all the benefits listed on the tickets page.
- Its price will increase gradually as the event approaches (see the table on top of the tickets page).
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This ticket includes all the benefits of the Standard ticket but is offered at a reduced price to encourage participation from Eastern European countries. Reflecting the event theme Bridge the Gap and the organizers’ commitment during the FAB25 candidacy, it aims to foster inclusivity in regions where the FabLab network is underdeveloped and less accessible.
- You can find the list of eligible countries in the next step. Validation with a local phone number is required.