Ten years ago, the maker movement ignited; A decade later, standing at the threshold of the AI era, we ask ourselves once more: Who will shape the future? At this year’s Maker Faire Shenzhen forum themed “AI and More Things” Eric Pan—founder of Seeed Studio and Chaihuo Maker Space, and initiator of Maker Faire Shenzhen—delivered a vivid presentation that revisited the past decade of maker culture while heralding the dawn of the next ten years.
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Ten years ago at the Maker Faire Shenzhen, those eye-catching projects—3D printing, drones, smart homes, AR glasses, robots, smartwatches…—what was then called “future tech” has now quietly integrated into our lives, becoming everyday reality. Today, more intensely than ever before, AI is taking center stage.
AI isn’t just massive models in the cloud; we’re not waiting for some distant day when “AGI arrives.” The most vital trait of makers is their spirit of open-source innovation—breaking boundaries, exploring new possibilities beyond the mainstream, and creating prototypes before waiting for definitive answers. At this year’s summit, we witnessed makers from diverse industries, cities, and cultural backgrounds. Armed with their professional expertise and unique perspectives, they transformed fragmented real-world needs into the earliest AI prototypes.
Compared to the dazzling spotlight on centralized AI models, it’s the niche scenarios tucked away in the corners that truly define the battlefield for makers. Amidst the AI wave, makers are the creators of tomorrow.
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Maker Faire Shenzhen serves as a platform connecting communities and industries, acting as an interface and bridge between technological innovation and industry applications. This year’s summit brought together over 145 exhibitors from around the world, attracting nearly 2,000 professional attendees from over 20 countries and more than 20 provinces across China. We look forward to welcoming more tech innovation companies to Maker Faire Shenzhen. If your company is interested in showcasing its technological solutions and projects at China’s premier maker innovation event, scan the QR code or click the link below to apply for an exhibitor booth in advance! We look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire Shenzhen 2026!
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