2025 Michigan Maker Summit Agenda
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Check-in, Coffee & Networking in the Field
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM | Welcome & Introduction Blake Sanborn
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Opening Session Will Louie (Crazy Laser Dad)
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Vendor Room Open & Hands-On Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Breakout Session #1
Main Stage: Kathryn Ewers - From Box to Bow: The Art of Final Packaging
Make a Lasting Impression
Room 1: Allen Miller - High-Resolution Photo Engraving Using a Fiber Laser and LightBurn
Room 2: Maria Walberer - Design, Engrave, & Press a Hat Patch with XCS & LightBurn
Room 3: Jay Gale - How to design 3D Printed Jigs with Tinkercad and Why You Need a 3D Printer
Room 4: Nick Vespa (Build Dad Build) - Turning Your Passion Into Profit Social Media Strategies for Your Maker Business
Vendor Floor: Jaccobb & Ben - Beyond the Surface: Depth Engraving with XCS A Guide to Engraving Rocks & Coins
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch Break Vendor Room and networking area open
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Breakout Session #2
Main Stage: Kathryn Ewers - From Box to Bow: The Art of Final Packaging
Make a Lasting Impression
Room 1: Allen Miller - High-Resolution Photo Engraving Using a Fiber Laser and LightBurn
Room 2: Maria Walberer - Design, Engrave, & Press a Hat Patch with XCS & LightBurn
Room 3: Jay Gale - How to design 3D Printed Jigs with Tinkercad and Why You Need a 3D Printer
Room 4: Nick Vespa (Build Dad Build) - Turning Your Passion Into Profit Social Media Strategies for Your Maker Business
Vendor Floor: Derek Li High-Resolution Photo Engraving Using a Co2 Laser and LightBurn
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Vendor Room Open & Hands-On Time
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Main Stage Tong Li, and Tony Miller Discover Untapped Markets
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Short Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Will Louie & Mark Collier Community is the new currency
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Closing Session Blake Sanborn
5:00 PM | Vendor Floor Closes (Hard close at 5)
Saturday Dinner Options
Applewood Kitchen & Bar
They have a private room that holds up to 50 people, we can use that room, and everyone can get a 10% discount if you mention the event. We would also be able to have separate checks.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
615 S Greenville W Dr, Greenville, MI 48838