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2nd PRE-EVENT:
BRNO
29.–31.3.2023

The second pre-event was held in the stunning city of Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, and home to the first Czech FabLab, FabLab Brno. Brno is renowned for its rich culture and modern culinary scene and was ranked as the second most attractive city in Europe for 2021 by Time Out magazine. We had an amazing time together, which you can see from the pictures in the gallery below.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The second pre-event was all about coming together to plan and shape the main FABx event in 2025. We wanted everyone to have their say on how the event should look, and we explored the opportunities we could take advantage of. Of course, it wasn’t all work and no play – we visited the local FabLab, met local makers, had a fuckup & bigup night, tried different beers and most importantly saw each other in person. The pre-event took place over three days, starting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 and ending with a late-night after-party on Friday, March 31. The event took place at the creative hub KUMST.

WEDNESDAY 29. 3.

VENUE: KUMST (LOCATION LINK)
PROGRAM: 16:00 TO 22:00 CET
PROVIDED: DINNER, DRINKS

We started the event in the afternoon at the local creative hub KUMST – our base for the entire event. The first day focused on building team spirit and networking.

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16:00 | ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION

[15 min] You will be greeted by the hosts and given your welcome pack and name badge. Please arrive shortly before 16:00 or on time.

16:15 | OFFICIAL LAUNCH & WARM-UP

[45 min] We’ll kick off the event with a welcome speech and then get to know each other better with some ice-breakers. Let’s break that ice and introduce ourselves!

17:00 | MAKING LOCAL WITH LOCALS

[120 min] Get ready for a hands-on workshop led by talented local makers! Let’s unleash your inner creativity, learn something new, get inspired by others, and most importantly, have fun.

19:00 | DINNER + EVENING MIX & MINGLE

[180 min] Connect with fellow makers, exchange innovative ideas, and draw inspiration from the thriving maker community – all while savoring your favorite drink and indulging in delectable bites.

THURSDAY 30. 3.

VENUES: KUMST (LOCATION LINK)
PROGRAM: 09:00 TO 22:00 CET
PROVIDED: COFFEE BREAKS, LUNCH, DINNER, DRINKS

On the second day, we focused on what was arguably the most crucial aspect of the FAB2025.CZ main event – the programme. Together, we dove into how the programme should be designed.

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9:00 | START OF THE DAY

[10 min] We will start the second day. Get our expectations in order and you will hear block by block what will happen throughout the day.

9:10 | RISE AND SHINE TALK

[30 min] Ready to start the day off right? We will hear a short motivational and inspirational talk from a surprise guest.

9:40 | PROGRAM DESIGN INTRODUCTION

[35 min] A recap of where we left off at the 1st pre-event and the launch of the programme design workshops.

10:15 | COFFEE BREAK

[15 min] Recharging our batteries with hot and cold refreshments and something to nibble on.

10:30 | PROGRAMME DESIGN WORKSHOP I

[90 min] Creating the FAB2025.CZ programme together!

12:00 | LUNCH

[60 min] Take a break from the action, enjoy a delicious meal and network with other FabLab enthusiasts. We’ll have a variety of food options to (hopefully) suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

13:00 | PROGRAMME DESIGN WORKSHOP II

[45 min] Creating the FAB2025.CZ programme together!

13:45 | PROGRAMME DESIGN WORKSHOP III

[45 min] Creating the FAB2025.CZ programme together!

14:30 | FAB2025.CZ BRNO WALK

[90 min] Get ready for a walk through the centre of Brno with some super interesting stops along the way. Plus an opportunity to enjoy a delicious coffee.

16:00 | KUMST GUIDED TOUR

[20 min] All about creative hub KUMST in 20 minutes.

16:20 | WELCOMING NEW LABS

[40 min] Introduction of new labs.

17:00 | FUCKUP or BIGUP NIGHT

[90 min] You will have the chance to share your worst or best work or other adventures with others.

18:00 | DINNER

[60 min] 

19:00 | SIP AND SOCIALIZE

[180+ min] Relax, food, beer, friends & fun vol. 1.

FRIDAY 31. 3.

VENUES: FABLAB BRNO (LOCATION LINK), KUMST (LOCATION LINK)
PROGRAM: 09:00 TO 22:00 CET
PROVIDED: COFFEE BREAKS, LUNCH, DINNER, DRINKS

On the third day, we focused on the practical side of the FAB2025.CZ main event – the production. We also got some fresh news from the maker world.

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9:00 | START OF THE DAY @ FABLAB BRNO

[15 min] We will start the third day directly at FabLab Brno. You’ll be given all the instructions you need the day before. Again, there will be a block-by-block explanation of what will be happening during the day.

9:15 | FABLAB BRNO & JIC TOUR

[60 min] We will be more than happy to show you around FabLab Brno. You can ask anything.

10:15 | COFFEE BREAK

[15 min] Recharging our batteries with hot and cold refreshments and something to nibble on.

10:30 | FAB2025.CZ PRODUCTION INTRO

[60 min] We will look at the practical side of organising the conference. We would like to introduce you to our concept and get your feedback.

11:30 | LUNCH

[60 min] Take a break from the action, enjoy a delicious meal and network with other FabLab enthusiasts. We’ll have a variety of food options to (hopefully) suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

12:30 | BACK TO CITY CENTRE

[60 min] Together we take tram 12 back to KUMST.

13:30 | FAB2025.CZ PRODUCTION FEEDBACK

[60 min] We would like to receive your feedback on specific aspects of the production part of the FAB2025.CZ main event.

14:30 | COFFEE BREAK

[30 min] Recharging our batteries with hot and cold refreshments and something to nibble on.

15:00 | NEWS FROM THE MAKER WORLD

[60 min] Let’s find out what the hottest news from the maker scene is.

16:00 | PRE-EVENT CLOSURE

[45 min] Before we say goodbye, join us for a wrap-up session to reflect on the highlights of the event, share your experiences with other attendees and give feedback to the organisers.

16:45 | DINNER

[75 min] We will have a feast together once again.

18:00 | FAB BEER QUIZ

[90 min] The opportunity to taste samples of both local and international beers. And compete in knowledge contest to win cool prices!

19:30 | FAREWELL PARTY

[120+ min] Relax, food, beer, friends & fun vol. 2.

WHO CAME?

We were thrilled to gather together more than 20 makerspaces and initiatives from across Europe, and we ended up with an amazing group of 37 participants. It was an incredible experience seeing everyone work together in a safe and creative environment, bouncing ideas off one another and sharing knowledge. We couldn’t have asked for a better group to make this pre-event a success.

Jan Dvoracek
Tom, Jan, Sonia & Adela
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek

Dan, Vojta
(CZE)

Jan Dvoracek
Ondra, Tereza, Antonin & Leos
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek
Marc
(BEL)
Jan Dvoracek

David & dog Maya
(HUN)

Jan Dvoracek
Constance
(FRA)
Jan Dvoracek

Martina
(CZE)

Jan Dvoracek
Eva & Jozef
(SVK)
Jan Dvoracek
FabLab Amsterdam / waag
(NLD)
Jan Dvoracek
Maik & Max
(GER)
Jan Dvoracek
Max
(GER)
Jan Dvoracek
Luc & Nicolas
(FRA)
Jan Dvoracek
Martin & Veronika
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek
Karsten
(GER)
Jan Dvoracek
Patrik & Jakub
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek
Jean-Michel
(FRA)
Jan Dvoracek
Daniel
(ESP)
Jan Dvoracek
Karim & Roland
(AUT)
Jan Dvoracek
Rene
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek
Peter & Ilona
(CZE)
Jan Dvoracek

Sarka
(CZE)

Jan Dvoracek

Mat
(CZE)

Jan Dvoracek

Jiri
(CZE)

BIG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Organizing this pre-event would have been a real challenge without the support of the people and companies who had our backs. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions, which helped us to create an accessible event in fantastic venues with a jam-packed programme. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us along the way – we couldn’t have done it without you!

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