If previous editions of Maker Faire Shenzhen were where great ideas first sparked, then Maker Faire Shenzhen 2026 is where those ideas take root and become reality.

This year, we’re putting the spotlight entirely on OPC creators and service providers from across the industry chain, creating the ultimate evolution stage for makers worldwide.

If you’re familiar with Maker Faire Shenzhen before, you already know why it has become one of the year’s most anticipated maker events. Beyond showcasing cutting-edge technologies and the latest industry trends, it’s the vibrant mix of experiences that brings together makers, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, creators, and technology enthusiasts from around the world.

So, what’s waiting for you at Maker Faire Shenzhen 2026?

Whether you’re a maker, an industry professional, or simply passionate about technology, there’s an experience designed for you.

PART ONE.

Innovation Forum

The Innovation Forum has always been one of the signature highlights of the summit.

Every year, it gathers innovation pioneers from around the world to exchange bold ideas, making it one of the best places to discover emerging trends and connect with the global maker community.

Centered around OPC, the Innovation Forum at Maker Faire Shenzhen 2026 will bring together maker pioneers, technology leaders, industry experts, and distinguished scholars from across the globe. Through interactive discussions and live conversations, they’ll explore technological breakthroughs, real-world innovation, and the future of creation in the AI era—offering attendees fresh perspectives and genuinely inspiring insights.

PART TWO.

Workshops

Workshops have always been at the heart of the Maker Faire Shenzhen experience.

More than just hands-on sessions, we provide opportunities to explore, learn, build, and collaborate—helping participants experience the excitement of technology firsthand while expanding their understanding of innovation.

In 2026, we’ll continue this tradition with two dedicated workshop tracks:

• Industry Innovation Workshops
• Interactive Experience Workshops

Together with leading companies across the industry, we’ll host Industry Innovation Workshops where participants can quickly get hands-on with AI and advanced hardware under the guidance of experienced mentors, while exploring how these technologies can solve real-world challenges.

PART THREE.

Satellite Events

Every year, Maker Faire Shenzhen brings together scholars, technology leaders, maker pioneers, and industry practitioners from around the world through a diverse lineup of Satellite Events.

These events create even more opportunities for meaningful conversations, new collaborations, and lasting connections across the community.

Last year, attendees enjoyed a variety of memorable Satellite Events, including FAN2025 and the book signing for AI Civilization History: Prehistory by Zhang Xiaoyu, both of which received an overwhelmingly positive response.

In 2026, we’ll continue expanding our lineup of Satellite Events, creating even more opportunities for in-depth exchanges and community engagement.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share what’s next.

PART FOUR.

Maker Party

The Maker Evolution Party remains one of the most anticipated experiences at Maker Faire Shenzhen.

It’s where makers, industry partners, investors, and media from around the world come together after a full day of exhibitions and talks to continue exchanging ideas, building new connections, and imagining the future in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Last year’s Maker Party featured live performances from multiple bands that blended music with technology, alongside celebration ceremonies recognizing our ecosystem partners and the winners of the inaugural Interactive Signage Contest, making it an unforgettable evening.

In 2026, the Maker Party will once again be the social highlight of the summit—a place where conversations continue long after the sessions end.

WHAT’S MORE

Maker Faire Shenzhen 2026 is evolving in every way, and we’re preparing even more experiences for you to discover on-site, including:

• Flash Mob Talks
• Workshops
• …and much more.

This event is truly about evolution, and the most exciting breakthroughs won’t come from us alone. They’ll come from the creativity of every maker, builder, and dreamer reading this.

That’s why we’re taking the conversation beyond the stage—and listening directly to our community.

This year, we’d like to hand the microphone to you.

WHAT

What would you like to see?

Is there an original, cutting-edge product you’ve been following that you’d love to experience through a live demo?

WHO

Who would you like to meet?

Which industry expert, creator, or ecosystem partner would you most like to talk with about the challenges you’re facing in your work or projects?

HOW

Have an idea for a new activity?

Is there a fresh twist you’d love to see added to one of our classic event experiences? We’d love to hear your suggestions.

MORE

Anything else you’d like to tell us?

Leave your ideas and suggestions in the comments below.

So, what are the key focuses of this year’s Call for Makers?

As the interface and bridge between technological innovation and real-world applications, Maker Faire Shenzhen continues, as in previous years, to focus on four types of projects: New Technology Solutions; Industry Application Solutions; Tech Education & Interactive Art; Technology Services.

We warmly invite OPC creators to take the stage—not only to showcase your work, but to demonstrate how it enters real scenarios and solves real problems. From an idea, to a development board, to a deployable product or a sustainable business, let more people see the true value of AI and hardware innovation.

If you want to showcase your innovative ideas and the impact they have on industry innovation, meet like-minded makers, and explore the specific applications of cutting-edge technologies in various industries at one of the largest maker innovation events in the world, we invite you to sign up by scanning the QR code below or clicking here. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing your journey of continuous innovation!

Call for Makers

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Registration Period: June 30th, 2026 – October 30th, 2026

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 Can Be AI” The summit brought together over 120 exhibitors from China and abroad, drawing over 1,500 professional visitors from nearly 20 countries and more than 20 Chinese provinces. The exhibition showcased numerous AI application projects and hosted 10 AI hardware events and workshops.

• 2025 — “AI and more things” The summit gathered nearly 100 international innovation ambassadors and showcased nearly 1,000 AI hardware projects. Participants included technology leaders, makers, industry experts, and university teams from over 30 countries, forming a global innovation platform integrating cutting-edge ideas, technical exchange, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.