Maker Faire Hannover

August 15–16, 2026, at the Hannover Congress Centrum

Experience a weekend full of innovation, creativity, hands-on technology, and opportunities to get involved.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRADE FAIRE

What is Maker Faire?

It’s a creative event format for anyone who wants to design, develop, repair, invent, or find inspiration for new ideas—whether for personal, professional, or educational purposes.

Maker Faire originated in the U.S., where it’s known as “The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth”: a unique blend of science fair, carnival, and future lab.

Here, technology meets creativity, the existing meets new ideas, engineering meets art, and knowledge meets curiosity—enthusiasm and a sense of community flourish at over 200 booths!

Check out the aftermovie from MFH 2025 and get even more excited

EXPERIENCE DIVERSITY

Who is Maker Faire for?

For Makers & Developers

The community gathers here to share ideas, showcase their latest projects, find inspiration—and connect with like-minded people.

For startups &
business professionals

This is where entrepreneurial spirit meets new technologies, prototypes, a wealth of ideas, young talent, and unconventional solutions.

For schools &
educational institutions

MAKE Education makes STEM education easy! Numerous educational institutions showcase best-practice examples.

For families

Children and parents get hands-on experience with technology—in a creative, playful way, and with no prior knowledge required. This is where they learn skills for the future!

A WEEKEND FULL OF "AHA MOMENTS

What to expect

DIY & Maker Culture

From 3D printing to Raspberry Pi to blacksmithing

Creativity & Art

Installations, Upcycling, Design, Cosplay & Steampunk

Hands-On Technology

Hundreds of projects, many hands-on activities

Festival atmosphere

Food trucks, robot battles, street performers & shows

Hands-on activities for children

Soldering, Painting, Crafts, Kids' Scavenger Hunt, Exploring & Learning

Community & Exchange

Over 200 booths, a large lecture hall, all live, in person, and up close

THE HEART AND SOUL OF MAKER FAIRE

The Maker-Community

August 15–16, 2026, at the Hannover Congress Centrum

Maker Faire is more than just an exhibition—it’s the annual gathering of a diverse community that shares ideas, pushes boundaries, and embraces innovation. Here, passionate individuals, teams, educational institutions, and startups showcase their projects—from self-developed robotics and 3D printing to open-source solutions and sustainable technology. Whether from a garage, a research lab, or a makerspace: this is where like-minded people come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas—and shape the future together.

Get ready for the
Maker Faire
Hannover 2026

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Be part of an event that brings together innovation, community, and a passion for technology.

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Look forward to a weekend full of ideas, experiences, and authentic maker moments.

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Thank You to the Sponsors Who Help Make Maker Faire Happen!

Our partners help bring to life the ideas, inventions, and experiences that make Maker Faire an unforgettable event.

Our main sponsor for 2026:

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Other partners:

A look back at Maker Faire Hannover 2025

Robot battles, workshops, talks, and hands-on technology – we’re looking back on two days full of inspiration and already looking forward to next year!

Press release

“Maker Faire shows what becomes possible when people share their ideas – and it inspires the courage to shape the future together.” – Steffen Krach, President of the Hannover Region

To the press release

Organizer

Maker Media GmbH, Hannover. A company of the heise group.