The event brought together innovators not only from all over Uzbekistan, but also from other Central Asian countries specializing in fields such as robotics, science, electronics, design, Lego, arts and crafts, 3D modeling and virtual reality.
Maker Faire Tashkent became a platform for inventors and creators where they could showcase their projects, share their experiences and inspire others to explore the possibilities of creative and technical innovation. By providing a space for collaboration, the exchange of ideas and the embodiment of hobbies into real projects, the festival has given a significant impetus to the development of creative entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan and Central Asia as a whole. This, in turn, contributed to the development of the startup culture and the innovation ecosystem of the region.
Hundreds of schoolchildren, students, families and young entrepreneurs took part in a wide range of practical activities such as robotics workshops, soldering, rocket construction and interactive art sessions. These programs were designed not only to deepen their knowledge in the fields of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), but also to inspire a new generation of inventors and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to seek new business opportunities in the creative field.
"We are pleased to see Tashkent becoming a hub for inventors, where people can showcase their talents and innovative ideas. We are confident that such events will play an important role in the development of creative entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan and throughout Central Asia, helping students and entrepreneurs turn their projects into real solutions," U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Henick said in his opening speech.
By promoting a culture of creativity, experimentation and innovation, Maker Faire Tashkent has become an important engine in the development of Uzbekistan's creative economy and the opening of new entrepreneurial opportunities for the region's youth.
The first Maker Faire was held in San Francisco in 2006, and since then more than 30 major Maker Faire festivals have been held around the world, in cities such as Tokyo, Rome, Shenzhen, Taipei, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Detroit, San Diego, Milwaukee and Kansas City.
