About MakerFest
MakerFest is a ‘show and make’ event within the realms of technology, innovation, creativity and design. The purpose is to strengthen the maker culture in Central and West Jutland and spark interest among young people, businesses, experts and the curious citizen. Participation is free for the public, but registration for schools/upper second education is required.
MakerFest will take place on 9-10 September 2026 in the forest by AU Herning as well as in several labs on campus. The tents and activities are represented by individuals, companies and institutions, all passionate about creating something and inspiring others. Would you like to be an exhibitor in 2026, or do you know someone who might be interested? Find out more here.
The event is organised by AU Herning, VIA University College and Erhvervsakademi MidtVest.
At MakerFest 2025, visitors could, among other things:
- learn more about our drinking water
- create creative designs to print on tote bags and clothing
- mix delicious alcohol-free cocktails
- make beautiful sustainable jewellery
- experience the magic of hairdressing
- program small industrial robots
- try ice hockey training with VR and AR
- shoot yarn with a tufting gun
- take part in designing a production line.
What is a maker?
The word ’maker’ is used to describe people who create. Adam Savage has worded it in an eloquent way:
Humans do two things that make us unique from all other animals; we use tools and we tell stories. And when you make something, you’re doing both at once.