in partnership with Volkswagen Group of America
July 10-12, 2024 in Chattanooga, TN
The Chattanooga Fab Institute is a 3-day digital fabrication conference presented by Public Education Foundation and Hamilton County Schools that offers educators an opportunity to engage in authentic experiences with 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, CNC routing, micro-computing, and much more!
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This is our flagship, 6th annual institute for educators eager to learn more about how the world's largest FabLab network, VW eLabs, is transforming education! This year, we have added PreConference Workshops on July 9th, where attendees can jump into introductory sessions to learn the basics of how to use the equipment and software featured during the institute.
PERSONALIZEDEXPERIENCES
In response to attendee feedback, we have once again improved the experience. For 2024, we are offering pre-conference workshops on July 9th. This requires separate registration, but allows attendees to engage in hands-on, tool-specific learning to gain a basic understanding of how to use the equipment and software prior to the institute!
Each day will feature brief tech-workshops as attendees gain hands-on experience working with the technology in the labs. While no one can master this tech in three days, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of learning when you can "make almost anything!"
FABPRESENTATIONS
Volkswagen eLab Student Inventors // 07.10.2024
Hamilton County students in Volkswagen eLabs have made incredible progress. Student teams have worked in the labs throughout the year to create functional solutions to authentic problems.
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Chattanooga Fab Institute attendees will have a chance to hear video lightning talks from students as they share their work.
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This is a perfect opportunity for institute attendees to engage with teachers as they share the results of their experiences in digital fabrication. Come prepared to ask tough questions and find out what and how students are learning in these labs!
Kevin Honeycutt // 07.11.2024
Kevin has worked with teachers and students in 49 states plus Puerto Rico and has delivered keynotes to audiences all over the world in places such as Oslo Norway, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Barcelona, New Zealand, London, Manila, multiple provinces in Canada and multiple cities in Australia including locations in the Outback such as Groote Eylandt.
He is a husband, father, grandfather, published author, and entrepreneur. In 2021 he partnered with his wife of 31 years to start his own company, Honeycutt Consulting, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Back by popular demand, Kevin is the first ever return keynote for the Chattanooga Fab Institute!!!
INSTITUTELOCATION
Construction Career Center
2225 Roanoke Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
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Each day will begin at the Construction Career Center meeting hall where attendees can park for free all day. The center is less than a 10 min drive from downtown Chattanooga. Our team will provide complimentary busing each day to the six Volkswagen eLab host sites.
HOTELINFORMATION
Click the link above to reserve a room with our preferred hotel partner for special discounted rates for the institute.
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Rates available through June 10, 2024