Technology, creativity and 1,200 young people at MakerFest 2025
How does an idea become a product, a robot or a digital tool? More than 1,200 young people from primary schools and upper secondary education across Central Jutland had the chance to find out when AU Herning hosted MakerFest 2025 in mid-September. Two days filled with energy, curiosity and hands-on experiments – from 3D printers and hydrogen cars to tufting, sustainable jewellery and AI.
A space for ideas and creativity
MakerFest is more than just a showcase for technology and businesses. It’s a living laboratory where ideas and curiosity meet.
Students from AU Herning, VIA University College and Midwest Business Academy (EAMV) joined forces with local companies and organisations to demonstrate how innovation happens and how technology can be used to develop solutions for a greener, more digital future.
23 maker tents – from mocktails to hydrogen cars
This year’s MakerFest featured 23 maker tents with workshops and activities spanning cutting-edge technology and creative experimentation.
Visitors could programme robots, fly drones and 3D print miniature versions of themselves in AU Herning’s laboratories. They could also mix alcohol-free cocktails with Ulmus Craft Cocktails or try tufting with VIA Design and Business. AddiThy showcased the potential of 3D printing in both everyday life and industry, while recycled materials were turned into jewellery at Lo-Fi and Tea.
What united all tents and labs was the unique opportunity for visitors to discover just how much can be created with imagination, curiosity and a few simple tools.
Innovation begins with an idea
At MakerFest, young people experience how innovation and good ideas take shape. By building, programming and getting hands-on, they realise that technology isn’t so intimidating once you try it out. It becomes clear that the solutions of the future all start with an idea – and they can be the ones to create them,
says Associate Professor Ulrich Bjerre, project manager for this year’s MakerFest.
Head of Department Anders Frederiksen adds:
What makes MakerFest special is that we bring together primary schools, upper secondary education, higher education and businesses in one shared space. The young people get to experiment and turn ideas into tangible solutions, while businesses gain an insight into the curiosity and creativity that will drive tomorrow’s workforce – and perhaps their future employees.
Strong local support
MakerFest 2025 was made possible with support from Bravida, Færchfonden, the AUHE Midwest Support Fund and Herning Municipality.
Planning for MakerFest 2026 is already underway, with a clear ambition: to spark even more inspiration, collaboration and creativity across Central and Western Jutland.
Find out more at makerfest.dk.