Fab Now Conference to Take Place in Downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TEXAS, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Fab Now Conference will be hosting it's free inaugural event January 16 & 17, 2015 at Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus East. This conference is an educational meetup and expo for anyone who wants to know more about the Maker Movement or showcase their maker skills.

The Maker Movement is a national trend and is considered the next step in the technological revolution and the democratization of fabrication.  It incorporates 3D printing, laser cutting, the Internet of Things and more. The Fab Now Conference will bring together the many aspects of making and maker spaces, host interactive exhibits and provide networking opportunities.

"Intersecting and blending diverse passions and experiences is central to the maker movement," Lead Conference Organizer Len Avecilla said.

The Fab Now Conference is also a step in the right direction for Downtown Fort Worth. "The Maker Community played an active part in our downtown planning process and DFWI has been encouraging their efforts.  We're excited to see this ambitious conference taking place at TCC and hope this leads to the maker community coalescing in Fort Worth and finding a home in downtown," Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. President Andrew Taft said.

Educators, engineers, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and families are encouraged to register now at www.fabnowconference.com.

When: Friday, January 16, 2015 from 1:30-6:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 7:30 AM-6:30 PM

Where: Tarrant County College, Trinity River East Campus
TRHA Building #2026 (2^nd Floor)
245 E. Belknap Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Event sponsors include XTO Energy, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Radio Shack, Tarrant County College and The University of Texas at Arlington. For exhibitor, volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected].  

Media Contact:
Len Avecilla
Lead Conference Organizer for Fab Now
[email protected]
(817) 948-4903

SOURCE Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.

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