Events

Upcoming Events

We organize membership meetings and attend events or conferences all around the world. Take a look where we can meet next!

VULCA Seminar

VULCA Seminar

Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 24, 2024
ZAM, Erlangen, Germany

Every year, Vulca organizes a seminar in a different place and country in Europe to keep the association and its actions decentralised. This 7th edition is jointly organised with the network of open workshops of Germany - Verbund Offener Werkstätten (VOW).

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AAG24 AfriLabs

AAG24 AfriLabs

Nov 6, 2024
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Nov 8, 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa

The 9th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering is hosting a track on makerspaces for the first time. It serves as a catalyst for inspiring and presenting diverse innovations, innovation enablers, that have the potential to make a positive impact on a global scale. 

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IEEE GHTC 2024

IEEE GHTC 2024

Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 26, 2024
Villanova University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

The 14th edition of the IEEE GHTC focuses on advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. This cross-disciplinary annual conference provides the perfect venue for those interested in humanitarian projects.

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Past events

IOPA December 2023 Community Call: Business Models Catalogue and Website

IOPA December 2023 Community Call: Business Models Catalogue and Website

Dec 12, 2023
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Anna Sera Lowe of Manufacturing Change will be launching the new Business Models Catalogue and LocalEconomies.org for makerspaces and small scale production.

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IOPA September 2023 Community Call: People and Skills Specification

IOPA September 2023 Community Call: People and Skills Specification

Sep 26, 2023
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Sep 26, 2023
Online

Join us for this month's community call, where Research and Community Engagement Lead Sarah Hutton will discuss the People and Skills Standard.

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IOPA May 2023 Community Call: Research on Materials and Components, Open Know-How Rebirth

IOPA May 2023 Community Call: Research on Materials and Components, Open Know-How Rebirth

May 25, 2023
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Join us to engage in thought-provoking discussions, connect with industry leaders, and expand your knowledge in Open Know-How, materials, components, and the Internet of Production.

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Open Council and Community Call on the IOPA Governance

Open Council and Community Call on the IOPA Governance

Apr 20, 2023
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Join the Open Council and Community Call on April 20th at 5pm CET to give your feedback and inputs on proposals to redesign the governance of the IOPA.

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