-- The Fab Foundation, in partnership with MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, the MIT Museum, Fab Hub Kendall, and the Fab City Foundation, will host FAB26 Boston, the world's largest global conference on digital fabrication and making, from July 27–31, 2026.
The conference will feature keynote talks, hands-on workshops, symposium sessions, innovation challenges, networking events, tours, and community celebrations. More than 1,200 participants from around the world are expected to gather in Boston and Cambridge to explore the future of technology, education, and innovation.
FAB26 Boston marks a significant milestone as the global Fab Lab Network celebrates 25 years of innovation, education, and community impact, returning to the region where the movement began at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms. Since the first experimental Fab Lab was established in rural India in 2001, the network has grown to more than 3,000 labs in 150 countries.
Built around five thematic tracks—Origins & Futures, Tools & Tech, Education & Learning, People & Planet, and Systems & Scaling—the conference will explore the past, present, and future of digital fabrication while addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.
"FAB26 is more than a conference; it is a global gathering of people who believe that access to tools, knowledge, and technology can empower communities to shape their own futures," said Sherry Lassiter, President and CEO of the Fab Foundation. "As the Fab Lab Network celebrates 25 years, this year's program reflects both the progress achieved and the opportunities ahead."
For the first time, FAB26 will also introduce a Kid Lab Pass, a week-long learning experience for young makers ages 9–18 developed in collaboration with the MIT Museum and Fab Global Kids. The program will feature supervised STEAM activities, design challenges, digital fabrication experiences, and collaborative projects designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Registration for FAB26 Boston is open, including Full Week Passes, Day Passes, Family Packages, and the new Kid Lab Pass. With more than 250 activities now available on the schedule, participants can begin planning their conference experience and exploring opportunities to learn, connect, and create.
To view the full schedule and register, visit https://fab26.fabevent.org
FAB26 Boston Hosts:
- TheFab Foundation
- MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms
- MIT Museum
- Fab Hub Kendall
- Fab City Foundation
Contact Info:
Name: Norella Coronell
Email: Send Email
Organization: The Fab Foundation
Website: https://fabfoundation.org/
Release ID: 89198961
If you encounter any issues, discrepancies, or concerns regarding the content provided in this press release that require attention or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we kindly request that you notify us without delay at error@releasecontact.com (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our responsive team will be available round-the-clock to address your concerns within 8 hours and take necessary actions to rectify any identified issues or guide you through the removal process. Ensuring accurate and reliable information is fundamental to our mission.