Maker Faire Africa

Maker Faire Africa (MFA) will be held August 14 - 16 in Accra, Ghana. Focused on bringing together acts of ingenuity and inventions from across the continent the 3-day event will host a series of workshops, seminars and lectures focused on 4 key innovation areas.

MFA will deliver 4 conference tracks all fostering conversation and collaboration with attendees:

  • Robotics – Lead by Afrobotics in the ROBOlab, this track host lectures as well as a LEGO robotics workshop and competition.
  • Agriculture & Environment – takes a new look at sustainability, green technologies and innovations such as biofuel and architecture.
  • Science and Engineering - this track will highlight new innovations from the 3rd annual IDDS at KNUST as well as a series of hands on workshops.
  • Arts & Crafts – held at an outdoor art center this track will showcase everything from sculptures to toys to textiles

To register or sponsor MFA please visit www.makerfaireafrica.com.

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