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Lightning Talk Intermediate

Why we need YOU in hardware!

Proposal status is Rejected
Session Description

Have you ever looked at your gadgets and thought, "I could totally build that!"? Well, guess what? You absolutely can, and we NEED you to join the hardware revolution!


Why do we need YOU in hardware?

  • Innovation: Learn how hardware is the backbone of innovation, enabling everything from autonomous drones to lightsabers (yes, you heard that right!).
  • Hardware Renaissance: Discover how advancements in technology and manufacturing processes have lowered the barriers to entry for hardware development.
  • Impact: Learn why hardware is essential for tackling issues like climate change, energy production, and transportation.
  • Opportunities: See the unique opportunities hardware offers for creating tangible, lasting impacts that software alone cannot achieve.
  • Community & Collaboration: Discover how joining the hardware community opens doors to endless collaboration, creativity, and, let's face it, some pretty epic playtime.
  • DIY and Beyond: Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a curious newbie, there's a place for you in the world of hardware. We'll show you how to get started, what tools you'll need, and where to find your tribe of fellow makers and breakers.

In this electrifying 20-minute session, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of why hardware isn't just for the technical elite - it's for everyone with a spark of curiosity and a dash of creativity. From the tiniest microcontrollers to the grandest drone flights, hardware is the playground where your ideas come to life in the most tangible ways possible.

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Speakers

Amit G
Amit G co-creator | Absurd Explorations OPC Private Limited

Hey, I'm Amit! I absolutely LOVE technology and science and I've been tinkering/making/breaking things since I was tiny.

I'm a fanatical proponent for open-source hardware; we're heading towards large scale climate collapse, and all of us working in technology will play a unique role in how the next decade plays out.

For the moment, I'm focusing on things made with addressable LEDs, wearable electronics and flow toys. If you're someone who's working on these (or would like to), please come say hi!