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Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025
Vanke Cloud City Design Commune，Shenzhen
How does AI break boundaries and breathe new life into everything?
This year, more creators will cross national borders and span industries to converge at this grand gathering. Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 will bring together pioneering makers, tech experts, industry leaders, and seasoned scholars from around the globe on an unprecedented scale. Together, they will explore technological breakthroughs, creative practices, and future developments in the AI era, offering truly inspiring insights to all attendees.
As one of the summit’s signature sections, the annual Maker Forum—where global innovation pioneers converge to spark cutting-edge ideas—remains the premier window for gauging the creative wave and connecting the international maker community.
This year’s Maker Forum remains a gathering of industry leaders and a hotbed of inspiration. Whether you’re curious about the future of AI or eager to witness the exciting sparks between technology and creativity, this is the place to be.
「 Maker Faire Shenzhen 2025 Maker Forum 」
A few centuries ago, the steam engine freed humanity from the limits of manual labor and ignited the Industrial Revolution. Decades ago, computers and the internet reshaped how we access knowledge and connect with one another. Today, we’re at another turning point. AI is emerging not just as a new tool, but as a force that changes how industries work together and how we make sense of the world.
With the theme of “AI and More Things”, this year’s forum brings together voices from academia, technology, industry, and the maker community. Together, we’ll explore how AI is entering all walks of life—and hopefully inspire more people to join the wave of “reinventing everything with AI.”
Whether you’re here for bold visions, playful curiosity, or practical applications, this forum will give you a panoramic view of AI’s possibilities.
AI and More Things
Nov. 15 Sat. 9:30AM – 12:00PM
AI means different things to different people. For some, it sparks big questions about the future of human civilization. For others, it’s a creative playground—an open field to try out new ideas. And for many, it’s already a practical tool, powering change in factories, classrooms, labs, and cultural spaces.
In this session, we’ll hear from independent thinkers, tech leaders, makers, and industry pioneers. They’ll share their visions, experiments, risks, and achievements—showing how AI is expanding our horizons and reshaping the relationship between people and the world around us.
Speaker Profile
- Eric Pan
Eric Pan is the Founder and CEO of “Seeed Studio” and “Chaihuo Makerspace”, as well as the Producer of “Maker Faire Shenzhen”. He believes in the potential of open-source technology and social innovations in achieving the UN’s SDGs. Moreover, he is one of the recognized leading figures of the Maker Movement and Maker Culture in China. In the era towards the UN’s 2030 Agenda, he is keen on cooperating with multi-stakeholders and technological partners to provide open source solutions for a variety of SDGs-related projects, through which ground-breaking solutions can be co-created and scaled up at the global level so as to contribute to a sustainable future. In 2013, he was selected by Forbes Magazine as “China’s 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30” and appeared on the cover of Forbes China. Likewise, he was listed as the “2017 China 100 List of Business Creative People”. - Zhang Xiaoyu
An independent scholar who studied at Renmin University of China, Peking University, and Free University of Berlin. He currently resides in Singapore and is the author of the “Civilization Trilogy” (Technology and Civilization, Commerce and Civilization, Industry and Civilization), as well as “Middle in the World” and “The Prehistory of AI Civilization”. His research focuses on the history of science and technology, the history of commerce and trade, and the sociology of technology. - Wu Xianliang
Dr. in Computer Science from Imperial College London, 2020 Shenzhen Leading Talent, 2019 Special Prize of Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Award, former System Engineer and Perception Team Leader of DJI Innovation Technology Co. - Wu Dawei
Mr. Wu Dawei has over ten years of experience in the AI industry, with extensive expertise in technology R&D and market expansion. He joined Arm China in 2018 and is currently primarily responsible for expanding the technical ecosystem of Arm China’s IP products in the AI field, capturing industry trends and market demands, and driving innovation in domestic AI applications. Mr. Wu Dawei graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. - Fan Xincan
Fan Xincan, Professor at Shenzhen Polytechnic University and Dean of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Recognized as an Outstanding Teacher in Southern Guangdong, a Provincial Leading Talent in Guangdong Province, and a Lihu Scholar. Has published over 60 papers, served as chief editor of 8 textbooks and 1 monograph. Awarded first prize in both National and Guangdong Provincial Teaching Achievement Awards. Guided students to win more than 30 awards in national and provincial-level competitions. Led 6 municipal and provincial-level research and teaching projects, established 1 Shenzhen municipal research platform, and obtained over 20 intellectual property rights including invention patents. - Robbin Hu
Robbin Hu is the Vice President of Developer Ecosystem at D-Robotics and the Founder of the Robot Community GuYueHome. He has authored bestselling technical books such as ROS 2 Intelligent Robot Development Practice, ROS Robot Development Practice, and Principles and Applications of Mobile Robots, specializing in promoting and applying robot operating systems. He has taught at multiple universities and robotics education platforms, and was honored as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Figures in ROS Worldwide” in 2019 and recognized as a ROS Evangelist.
Embodied AI Developer Forum:
Fusion of Modular Robotics, Jetson Compute & Integration Ecosystems
Nov.15 Sat. 14:00PM – 17:20PM
Embodied AI Developer Forum highlights the modular architecture and multi-module integration of embodied AI robotic systems. The forum explores how to efficiently fuse NVIDIA Jetson computing systems, sensors, actuators, and control algorithms to build reference frameworks for embodied intelligence. NVIDIA will present the Physical AI ecosystem and architecture, Seeed will share its Thor carrier board and system integration solutions. Ecosystem partners will showcase visual and joint motor modules. The demo zone will feature Jetson Thor VLA deployments and Hugging Face LeRobot open-source robots, driving collaboration and innovation across the robotics community.
Speaker Profile
- Hao Lei – Developer Relations Manager at NVIDIA
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. The company revolutionized modern computer graphics with the invention of the GPU in 1999, which redefined parallel computing and ignited the growth of AI. Today, NVIDIA’s technologies power industries including gaming, data centers, professional visualization, automotive, and robotics. Its hardware, software, and development platforms are used by over 40,000 companies and 4 million developers worldwide. Through initiatives such as the NVIDIA Inception program, the company supports a vibrant ecosystem of startups and innovators. - Elaine Wu – Head of AI Robot Product Line at Seeed Studio
Seeed Studio has been a leading Open Hardware company since 2008, empowering half a million direct users to create real-world digital solutions. Through relentless efforts and earned trust, our ever-growing product lines now form around emerging AI scenarios:
Sensor networks to fetch extensive real-time data.
Edge computing to push intelligence to new frontiers.
We provide industrial-ready modules and devices, and open up the capability of prototype, produce, and promote as Fusion service. Innovators from different vertical domains co-create with us to make their creations widely availalbe for diversiffed markets. By embracing open source, community building and integrated software suites like SenseCraft, we are proactively lowering the tech barriers and including users with diverse expertise for glocalized matters. - Bin Li – Market Ecosystem Director at Sensing
SENSING is a technology innovation company specializing in imaging and vision technologies, supported by a strong in-house R&D team and large-scale high-end manufacturing capabilities.
The company focuses on robotics, autonomous driving, and the low-altitude economy, delivering high-performance vision solutions to global clients. It plays a central role in key applications such as embodied intelligence, low-speed autonomous vehicles, and drones, continuously advancing technological breakthroughs in recognition-perception systems and vision-based AI.
As an elite partner of NVIDIA in robotics vision, SENSING is committed to becoming a leading enterprise in visual perception technology, providing global customers with high-quality, full-scenario visual perception solutions. - Jianwei Zhang – Vice President of Solutions at Lightwheel
Lightwheel is accelerating the real-world deployment of AI through simulation, reshaping how machines perceive, learn from, and interact with the physical world. Our offering includes highly generalizable, physics-accurate 3D assets and scenes, teleoperation-based data collection in simulation, and scalable simulation platform solutions. Recognized by industry leaders, Lightwheel is the leading provider of synthetic data and simulation technologies for embodied AI. - Yang Wang – Vice President of Solutions at Robstride Dynamics
RobStride Dynamics Co., Ltd. was established on November 22, 2023. RobStride Dynamics is committed to using integrated motor fusion technology to provide high performance and high robustness for robots, advanced consumer products and various automation scenarios. small-sized integrated motor module promotes motor power innovation and opens a new era of automation applications. RobStride has a full set of independent R&D and design capabilities for actuator drives, motor design, and reducers. It also has rich experience in mass production and delivery. - Jingwu Qin – President and General Manager at Union Power lnc.
Union Power lnc., headquartered in Singapore, is a provider of core components and system solutions specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence. Leveraging technologies such as deep learning, motion control, and automation, the company delivers highly reliable products and system-level technical solutions through cutting-edge innovation, enabling industry clients to achieve technological upgrades and innovation in their products and solutions. - Rex Chen – Founder of Taks Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.
TAKS Humanoid Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.Focusing on the most critical components—humanoid arms and joint motors—we enable other robotics companies to assemble complete robots quickly using our standardized modules, much like building with LEGO bricks.
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Venue
Vanke Design Commune, Area B, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
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Exhibition Tips
November 15-16, Vanke Design Commune, Nanshan, Shenzhen
Parking Limited, eco-friendly transportation are highly recommended!
Take Metro Line 5 to Liuxiandong Station, exit via Exit A, walk straight, then turn left to arrive.
Nearby bus stops: Zhongxing Talent Apartments East and Vanke Cloud City.
Go green, save energy, and join us for a sustainable journey!
Over the past 12 years, the development trajectory of Maker Faire Shenzhen can be seen as a microcosm of the development of maker culture in China.
- 2012: “Gathering Small Wisdom, Journeying through the Great Future” – This was the first Mini Maker Faire in China, with less than 1000 attendees, and was more like a gathering within a small circle. But we saw the infinite possibilities emerging from the maker community.
- 2013: The slogan was absent, and the maker community was still small. – In the OCT Creative Park, there were cross-disciplinary exchanges among different creative communities, silently laying the foundation for cultural output.
- 2014: “Innovate with China” – the event was upgraded to the Featured level for the first time, with a significant increase in scale compared to previous years, and the beginning of professional independent forums. This year, makers began to enter the public’s view.
- 2015: “Everyone is a Maker, what are you waiting for?” – This year’s Shenzhen International Maker Week became one of the largest Maker Faires in the world. This year, the concept of “maker” was elevated to a national level, and the trend of “mass innovation, mass entrepreneurship” swept across the country.
- 2016: “My World, My Creation” – As the sub-venue of the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week, the event was held for the first time in the commercial center area, experiencing unpredictable weather from typhoons to scorching heat. Many makers succeeded in your entrepreneurial endeavors this year, but it seemed like there were even more failures. The hype around entrepreneurship shifted towards rationality.
- 2017: “Makers, Go Pro” – The event took place at the university campus for the first time, focusing on Maker Pros and providing a platform for diverse innovators and makers to showcase themselves, presenting more possibilities for the growth path of makers to the entire community.
- 2018: “Co-making in the City” – The main venue of Shenzhen International Maker Week, where individuals and groups with shared visions and values gathered to showcase stories, projects, and explorations of collaboration among different communities and people.
- 2019: ” To the Heart of Community, To the Cluster of Industry” – The event was upgraded to the Maker Faire Shenzhen, attempting to attract professional audiences and focusing on pragmatic aspects such as solving the needs of industrial upgrading and co-developin. It aims to build a platform for innovation and industry dialogue and collaboration.
- 2023: “Where Are The Makers?”– Starting from our own mission and values, we aim to explore the future direction of makers and the possibilities for commercialization. Though this question does not have a definitive answer, we do hope that through this event, we can communicate and share with every one of you, finding more ideas and directions together.
2024: “Everything is AI” – This year, we brought together over 120 exhibitors from around the world, attracting nearly 1,500 professional attendees from nearly 20 countries and over 20 provinces across China. The exhibition showcased a wide range of AI application projects and hosted 10 AI hardware-themed satellite event
