World Maker & Inventor Expo
FAQ’s
What is a Maker Expo?
The World Maker & Inventor Expo is a celebration of making, inventing, problem solving and innovation with robotics, 3D printing, drones, aerospace, coding, micro-computing, CSI, Arduino, graphic design, engineering and much more. The family-friendly expo will feature projects and programs from over 100 schools, universities, companies, and organizations in the greater Cincinnati-northern Kentucky regions. Enjoy workshops and competitions, including drone relays, 3D design, outlaw derby races, as well as delicious pies, fries, kabobs, sandwiches, waffles and shaved ice from area food trucks!
Where and when will this be held?
This year’s World Maker & Inventor Expo will be hosted at Ignite Institute from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The address for Ignite Institute is 37 Atlantic Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018.
How can I be involved?
We have a variety of ways to become involved!
1 – Become a volunteer! We are constantly in need of volunteers for this event. We need help setting up and taking down, assisting with directions, running errands on the day of, ticketing, and more. For more information about volunteering, click here.
2 – Host a booth – If you have a passion or are involved/lead an organization that lends itself to education, technology, making, creating, inventing, etc., we invite you to host a booth at our Expo! This is the best way to become involved, and to meet others with similar interests and passions!
3 – Attend the expo! You can purchase tickets to attend the expo by clicking here. Tickets become gradually more expensive between January and the event date, April 27. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to offset any cost!
4 – Become a sponsor! We have many different options for sponsorship, and in exchange will promote your organization. Our sponsors make events like this happen and help to continue valuable and authentic learning experiences throughout the year at NKY Makerspace for the region’s youth.
5 – NEW THIS YEAR! We are hosting professional development sessions for teachers to participate in! We are currently looking for individuals to host sessions, related to STEAM Education! Industry professionals, hobbyists, and educators are all invited to lead sessions – these can be hands-on workshops or research-based presentations. All sessions will last approximately 45-minutes and will run simultaneously with the Expo!
What do you mean, ‘host a booth’?
By hosting a booth, you are showcasing your own project, organization, or activity. Each booth should exhibit or showcase something in one or more of the STEAM/Maker fields. The more creative, interactive, and innovative, the better! Booths can be informational or interactive, though we recommend being interactive to increase foot traffic to your display.
What is included when I register to host a booth?
When you register to host a booth, you are provided with an 8-foot table & access to electric (if needed). Every individual involved with presenting the booth is given free admission to the event! (Teachers who show ID will also receive free admission to the event!)
What does this look like on the day of?
On the day of, we will have 200+ booths showcasing projects/passions/activities. Booths will be a combination of schools, organizations, businesses/companies, hobbyists, and more!
Attendees participate by exploring the booths and joining in any available activities.
We will have many raffles throughout the day! These are free to participate in and the prizes are all STEM-related! Music and announcements will be played throughout the day to keep the energy high and music loud! Contests and activities have included Drone Relays, Robot Soccer, SumoBot competitions, 3D Design contests, Grand Prix racing and more.
Will food/drink be available?
Yes. Food trucks will be on sight, weather permitting, to serve food and drink. We recommend bringing cash, as this is an additional cost separate of the Expo itself.
What is the cost?
Coming soon...
What does the Professional Development include?
New this year is a PD portion of the event! We will run sessions on the hour, every hour related to STEM-Education! We have partnered with several amazing organizations including NKCES to provide these opportunities for teachers! Currently, session topics include STEM in the Inclusive Classroom, Make-and–Take STEM Ideas for All Grades, and more! Earn FLEX PD credit (must be approved by your building principal) while attending the best STEM event in Northern Kentucky! A schedule of sessions will be posted closer to the Expo date.
To learn more about the World Maker & Inventor Expo, presented by NKY Makerspace, please visit the website at www.themakerexpo.com or by contacting…
Emily Greene
Emily.greene@boone.kyschools.us
Boone County Schools
NKY Makerspace
The World Maker & Inventor Expo is a celebration of making, inventing, problem solving and innovation with robotics, 3D printing, drones, aerospace, coding, micro-computing, CSI, Arduino, graphic design, engineering and much more. The family-friendly expo will feature projects and programs from over 100 schools, universities, companies, and organizations in the greater Cincinnati-northern Kentucky regions. Enjoy workshops and competitions, including drone relays, 3D design, outlaw derby races, as well as delicious pies, fries, kabobs, sandwiches, waffles and shaved ice from area food trucks!
Where and when will this be held?
This year’s World Maker & Inventor Expo will be hosted at Ignite Institute from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The address for Ignite Institute is 37 Atlantic Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018.
How can I be involved?
We have a variety of ways to become involved!
1 – Become a volunteer! We are constantly in need of volunteers for this event. We need help setting up and taking down, assisting with directions, running errands on the day of, ticketing, and more. For more information about volunteering, click here.
2 – Host a booth – If you have a passion or are involved/lead an organization that lends itself to education, technology, making, creating, inventing, etc., we invite you to host a booth at our Expo! This is the best way to become involved, and to meet others with similar interests and passions!
3 – Attend the expo! You can purchase tickets to attend the expo by clicking here. Tickets become gradually more expensive between January and the event date, April 27. We encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to offset any cost!
4 – Become a sponsor! We have many different options for sponsorship, and in exchange will promote your organization. Our sponsors make events like this happen and help to continue valuable and authentic learning experiences throughout the year at NKY Makerspace for the region’s youth.
5 – NEW THIS YEAR! We are hosting professional development sessions for teachers to participate in! We are currently looking for individuals to host sessions, related to STEAM Education! Industry professionals, hobbyists, and educators are all invited to lead sessions – these can be hands-on workshops or research-based presentations. All sessions will last approximately 45-minutes and will run simultaneously with the Expo!
What do you mean, ‘host a booth’?
By hosting a booth, you are showcasing your own project, organization, or activity. Each booth should exhibit or showcase something in one or more of the STEAM/Maker fields. The more creative, interactive, and innovative, the better! Booths can be informational or interactive, though we recommend being interactive to increase foot traffic to your display.
What is included when I register to host a booth?
When you register to host a booth, you are provided with an 8-foot table & access to electric (if needed). Every individual involved with presenting the booth is given free admission to the event! (Teachers who show ID will also receive free admission to the event!)
What does this look like on the day of?
On the day of, we will have 200+ booths showcasing projects/passions/activities. Booths will be a combination of schools, organizations, businesses/companies, hobbyists, and more!
Attendees participate by exploring the booths and joining in any available activities.
We will have many raffles throughout the day! These are free to participate in and the prizes are all STEM-related! Music and announcements will be played throughout the day to keep the energy high and music loud! Contests and activities have included Drone Relays, Robot Soccer, SumoBot competitions, 3D Design contests, Grand Prix racing and more.
Will food/drink be available?
Yes. Food trucks will be on sight, weather permitting, to serve food and drink. We recommend bringing cash, as this is an additional cost separate of the Expo itself.
What is the cost?
Coming soon...
What does the Professional Development include?
New this year is a PD portion of the event! We will run sessions on the hour, every hour related to STEM-Education! We have partnered with several amazing organizations including NKCES to provide these opportunities for teachers! Currently, session topics include STEM in the Inclusive Classroom, Make-and–Take STEM Ideas for All Grades, and more! Earn FLEX PD credit (must be approved by your building principal) while attending the best STEM event in Northern Kentucky! A schedule of sessions will be posted closer to the Expo date.
To learn more about the World Maker & Inventor Expo, presented by NKY Makerspace, please visit the website at www.themakerexpo.com or by contacting…
Emily Greene
Emily.greene@boone.kyschools.us
Boone County Schools
NKY Makerspace
For more information, please contact...
Emily Greene
Emily.greene@boone.kyschools.us
Boone County Schools
NKY Makerspace
Emily Greene
Emily.greene@boone.kyschools.us
Boone County Schools
NKY Makerspace