2026 Maker Faire Seoul: Call for Participants
Join the Cultural Experience at Maker Faire!
The 2026 Maker Faire Seoul will be held from September 19 to 20 at DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) in the Future Road area.
We are recruiting exhibition participants (makers) until July 15.
If you are an individual, club, company, or organization with creations in AI, robotics, games, media art, or other fields, you are welcome to apply.
A unique opportunity to showcase your work at DDP!
Check it out now!
What is the 2026 Maker Faire Seoul?
It is a leading maker festival in Korea where future technologies and creative ideas come together, featuring AI robotics, indie games, entertainment tech, and media art!
🗓️ Schedule
September 19 (Saturday) - 20 (Sunday)
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 Location
DDP Future Road Area
1F - Future Road
3F - Design Lab
4F - Grass Lounge
Seoul City Science Museum is recruiting exhibition participants (makers) until July 15.
🛠️ Participant Recruitment Schedule
Applications accepted until July 15 (Wednesday)
* Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Selection Review
July 20 (Monday) - July 22 (Wednesday)
Announcement of Selected Makers
July 24 (Friday) via email
What makes the 2026 Maker Faire Seoul special?
What is a Maker Faire?
It is the world's largest maker festival initiated by the American science and technology magazine Make:, where makers from around the globe showcase their creations and share experiences.
The Seoul City Science Museum has entered into an official licensing agreement with the Make Community.
It is the only official 'Maker Faire' brand in Korea!
This year, it will be held at DDP Future Road, bringing citizens closer together with a fusion of AI, robotics, games, entertainment tech, and cultural arts.
How will the 2026 Maker Faire Seoul be organized?
It will feature a systematic three-phase program structure consisting of Pre-event - Main event - Post-event to enhance the making experience.
Pre-event: Maker Education Workshops | July - August
Workshops for maker interaction will be held prior to the main event.
Main event: Maker Faire | September 19-20
Showcasing unique creations from makers nationwide, along with various content.
Post-event: Extended | November
Creative activities will continue after the main event through various activities.
🖼️ Exhibitions of outstanding creations
🖼️ Maker Open Studios
🖼️ Sharing of creative achievements
Who can apply for the 2026 Maker Faire Seoul?
This Maker Faire is open to anyone with creations based on imagination, regardless of the field.
🛠️ Application Criteria
Individuals, clubs, companies, or organizations with creative works
🛠️ Application Fields
- Physical AI projects
- Innovative robotics
- Unique indie games
- Subculture content
- 3D printing
- Upcycling crafts
- Media art
🛠️ Application Period
Until July 15 (Wednesday)
📝 Application Method
Submit through the official website of the Seoul City Science Museum.
A festival for makers that turns imagination into reality!
If you have creations in AI, robotics, indie games, or media art, challenge yourself to participate in the '2026 Maker Faire Seoul'.
The recruitment is open until July 15, so don't miss out!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224313940834
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