Make Faire Sardinia, in Olbia youth and AI

The UniOlbia University Consortium welcomes the 2024 edition of Maker Faire Sardinia, scheduled from 26 to 27 April at the Archaeological Museum of Olbia. This event, organized by the Fab Lab of Olbia, is dedicated to the "Ai Revolution. Evolving intelligences" and not only highlights the city of Olbia as a growing center of technological innovation, but also stresses the important contribution that makers and startups can offer to the academic and entrepreneurial fabric of Gallura and all of Sardinia.

Olbia, city of innovation

The presence of events such as Maker Faire Sardinia testifies to the evolution of Olbia in a city increasingly oriented towards innovation and technology. This dynamic environment is particularly suitable for the degree courses offered by the Universities of Sassari and Cagliari, managed locally with the support of UniOlbia. Collaboration between academic institutions and the local entrepreneurial fabric creates a fertile environment, ideal for the development of new skills and for the advancement of research and development.

A group of creators

In the exhibition, there will be 60 participants of Maker Faire Sardinia: the ITS TAGSS Foundation, the Comprehensive Institute of Tortolì, the IPSAR of Arzachena, the Fab Lab of the Polytechnic of Bari, Fab Lab Dynamo (Denmark), the Monte Prama Foundation, The Liceo Classico De Castro of Oristano, the Fab Lab Cagliari, the collective Women In 3D Printing, the Group Minecraft Olbia, Make in Nuoro, Gaming Experience and Opificio Innova.

As for the educational workshops, which will be entirely free, the event can count on a packed calendar of activities: from Minecraft to Podcast, from webradios to digital clay processing, from food 3d printing to educational robotics.

The laboratories are all bookable through the platform: https://bit.ly/makerfaire2024biglietti

On 27 April, a discussion about AI

Saturday 27, at 17, we will discuss the impact of AI in the head of training (intervention of Costantina Cossu, Fermi Institute of Alghero and Formatter EFT Sardinia on IA in teaching), IT (the speaker will be Antonella Fancello of the University of Sassari and a member of the Italian Association for Informatics and Automatic Computing), in medicine (with Davide Cusumano, Head of the Operational Unit of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection of Mater Olbia)in information and communication (with Caterina De Roberto, journalist of the Sardinian Union and representative of Giulia Giornaliste) and, last but not least, in digital fabrication (with Antonio Burrai, engineer and digital fabrication expert). 

The importance of education and research

UniOlbia is committed to supporting and promoting higher education in the city of Olbia, facilitating integration between the academic world and the needs of the modern job market. Events like Maker Faire highlight the importance of innovation as a driver of growth and development for the region.

In particular, the establishment of the Innovation Department of the University of Sassari in Olbia represents a significant step towards consolidating an educational and research centre focused on advanced technologies and innovation. This department offers curricula and research initiatives that respond directly to the challenges and opportunities of the technology industry, preparing students to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

An opportunity for students and entrepreneurs

By offering graduate programs, UniOlbia aims to be a catalyst for the training of a new generation of professionals ready to enter a job market that requires more and more specialized skills in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

And the presence of Maker Faire and other similar initiatives facilitates the creation of a solid network among students, academics, entrepreneurs and investors, expanding the possibilities for personal and professional development.

The 2024 edition of Maker Faire Sardinia is a showcase of Olbia’s commitment to innovation and a striking example of how events of this caliber can stimulate interest and investment in fields of study and cutting-edge work.

Service information

All content will be broadcast live streaming on social channels Instagram, Facebook, YouTube makerfairesardinia.

For more details on the official program: https://sardinia.makerfaire.com/programma/