Written by The Makerspace at re:publica 2025 is about getting hands-on, trying new things, and meeting people who love making stuff. Whether you’re into tech, crafts, or just curious about DIY projects, there’s plenty to check out.
What’s Happening at the Makerspace?
Workshops
We’re excited to be back with a full three-day program of workshops, all hosted around our classic Makerspace high square table. Whether a returning participant or a first-timer, you’ll have plenty of chances to experiment, learn, and meet fellow makers.
We’ll start the day with generative video creation using DOG-VC and opportunities to program LED animations with Python. If sustainability is your thing, you can build solar-powered sensor setups or create a solar-powered website.
Repair Café
Berlin has a thriving network of repair projects and cafés, where locals of all ages learn to care for their well-loved items—and reduce waste in the process.
Bring your old gadgets, phones, and laptops, and learn from experienced community repair experts from Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and beyond. You’ll get hands-on advice on upgrading laptops with Linux, reviving smartphones with open-source software, and fixing household devices like sewing machines, power tools, and food mixers.
Repairing instead of throwing away isn’t just practical—it’s a mindset. It challenges the idea of disposable tech and teaches valuable skills that connect generations. Whether you’re new to fixing things or a seasoned DIYer, join the conversation about how repair culture can make a real difference and how you can get involved locally.
Daily Schedule and Focus
– Open from 2 PM with demos and workshops
– Roundtable discussion at 4:30 PM on key issues in the repair community—everyone is welcome
- Monday – Textiles and clothing
- Tuesday – Smartphones and other digital devices (focus on upgrades, not hardware repairs)
- Wednesday – Laptops, household, and electrical gadgets
Note: We can’t promise to fix or upgrade everything, but we’ll do our best to help and offer guidance.
Kid’s Corner: A Space for Young Makers
New this year is the Kids’ Corner, a collaboration between Junge Tüftler (Berlin) and Vivistop Baguio (Philippines), both members of the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG). It’s a playful, hands-on zone where kids (and curious adults) can explore creative projects.
Activities include:
- Decorate old clothes with vinyl cutting and a heat press. Bring your old clothes!
- Creative crafting: make your jewelry, keychains, or necklaces using a 3D printer and polymer clay
Kids Maker Corner is open to kids aged eight and up. Younger children are welcome but will need an adult present, as we’ll use simple tools like glue and scissors.
Why Visit the Makerspace?
The Makerspace is open all day throughout re:publica. Whether you want to fix up an old device, learn a new skill, or simply hang out with creative, curious folks, it’s the perfect place to explore, make, and connect.
Special thanks to FAB 25, our newest community partner, for their energy, ideas, and support in bringing exciting makers and speakers to this year’s space. We’re also grateful to Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Topio Repair Cafés, as well as Junge Tüftler and Vivistop Baguio, for making the Makerspace a lively and inclusive place for all ages.
