1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Introduction & Keynotes
An Intro by Gina Cabrera, The Spokesperson, U.S. Embassy Cairo
a:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Learning in The Making
To explore the interconnectedness of fields through making, the core role of making in education, and the spectrum of educational approaches (academia, non-traditional, hands-on, digital). – With a global perspective in mind.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Keynote Talk by Orange
Introducing the OSVP for the Makers Community
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
The Makers Playbook - Crafting Your Way Into Business
To showcase the unique and self-created nature of each maker’s business journey, emphasizing the absence of strict rules, the importance of individuality, the realization that establishment IS the playbook, and the various phases (start, research, trial & error, ACTUALLY MAKING MONEY, & sustaining what’s built) driven by the maker.
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Education Amidst Crisis: SWB Gaza - Making a Beacon of Hope
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Introduction & Keynotes
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Beyond Space
TBD
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Future-Proofing Innovation - Trends, Tools, and Opportunities
As technology evolves at great speed, how do creators, manufacturers, and innovators stay ahead of the curve? This panel brings together key players from diverse parts of the innovation ecosystem—custom manufacturing, corporate R&D, maker platforms (e.g. seeed studio), and Fab Labs—to explore how trends like AI, rapid prototyping, and open-source tools are transforming the way we build, learn, and collaborate.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Designing for Experience: Where Products Connect with People
Step into the world where everyday objects transform into delightful encounters. In this panel, we’ll unravel the stories behind products that don’t just function, but truly connect with us on a deeper level. Join us as we explore the journey of crafting experiences through design – discovering how thoughtful creators put you, the user, at the heart of their process, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary, one well-designed product at a time.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Survival Toolkit - Empowering Makers with Sustainability
Explore how sustainability intersects with the maker movement through innovation, accessible technology, and creative entrepreneurship. This panel examines both the promise and the pitfalls of eco-conscious creation — asking critical questions about impact, elitism, and real-world integration of sustainable values into daily life
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Makers of The World, Play!
How playing video games (and other forms of playing) inspired me to be a better artist.
05:15 PM - 6:00 PM
From Craft to Side Hustle - A discussion between Egyptian Woodworkers on Craft, Passion & Making It
To explore the rising trend of woodworking in Egypt through personal journeys — from casual hobby to creative side hustle and full-time profession. This panel brings together diverse experiences to inspire attendees, highlight the emotional and practical power of making, and offer guidance on how and where to begin.
