FAB24 Mexico

FABRICATING EQUITY

July 27 - August 9, 2024 | Puebla, México

We are convinced that we can promote equity and social

justice through technological, frugal, and innovative

solutions that address relevant social problems.

FAB24 TRACKS

Redefining Knowledge

In the age of AI, knowledge is no longer static but dynamic, processed, and applied intelligently. It encompasses acquiring, updating, and integrating information to generate ideas and solve problems. This transformation will profoundly affect education, work, health, transportation, and various aspects of life.

Ancestral Future

Cherished traditions must become evolving cultural practices that can adapt to social and technological advancements, bridging societal gaps and reflecting ever-changing needs and values. By embracing the past, frugal innovation unlocks pathways for improved quality of life. Exploring ancestral traditions enables access to better resources and opportunities for all, narrowing the divide between haves and have-nots.

Collective Wellbeing

To create an inclusive society, we must ensure access to a high quality of life while promoting general welfare and social justice. This involves developing innovative approaches at various levels, such as territorial, urban, and architectural, while also seeking more equitable economic systems to enhance collective wellbeing.

Human Tech

We aim to utilize technology tools and applications to enhance the quality of life for everyone. As digital technology has drastically altered our lives, it is crucial to establish fair and balanced ways of coexisting, producing, and consuming to ensure equitable outcomes in our rapidly changing world.

Emerging Futures

We will delve into emerging possibilities and trends with the potential to shape the future. These encompass technological, social, economic, and cultural changes. By identifying signals of change and exploring alternative scenarios, risks, and opportunities, individuals and organizations can effectively prepare for and adapt to an uncertain and ever-evolving future.

Attendees
+1200
Workshops
+30
Collaborators
+20
Countries
+50

Program

July & August

27 FRI
  • Fab City Challenge Mexico
  • Arrival and Welcome
28 SUN
  • Fab City Challenge Mexico
  • Site Visits
29 MON
  • Challenges in different localtions
30 TUE
  • Challenges in different localtions
31 WED
  • Challenges in different localtions
01 THUR
  • Challenges in different localtions
02 FRI
  • Return Back from Challenges
03 SAT
  • Fab Festival Mexico
04 Sun
  • Fab Festival México
  • Fab México Challenge Showcase
05 Mon
  • Registration | Track 1: Redefining Knowledge
  • Keynote Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
  • Opening Reception
06 Tue
  • Track 2: Ancestral Future
  • Keynote Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
07 Wed
  • Track 3: Collective Wellbeing
  • Keynote Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
08 Thu
  • Track 4: Human Tech
  • Keynote Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
09 Fri
  • Track 5: Emerging Futures
  • Keynote Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
  • Closing Reception

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Fabricating Equity

This thematic focus is a call to action; through discussions, workshops, and presentations, we seek to inspire new ideas and strategies to forge a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Keynote Speakers

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Sherry Lassiter is one of the architects of the MIT global initiative for field on-site technology development, the Fab Lab program. A Fab Lab, or as users like to call it, fabulous laboratory, is a rapid prototyping platform for technical education,

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Prof. Neil Gershenfeld is the Director of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, where his unique laboratory is breaking down boundaries between the digital and physical worlds, from pioneering quantum computing to digital fabrication to the Internet of

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Founding partner and Director, Fab City Foundation.
Tomas Diez Ladera is a Venezuela born Urbanist who specializes in digital fabrication and its implications in the future of cities and society. He is co-director and member of the board at the

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