The first academic 3D printing conference in North America, Construct3D 2017, will explore the growing role of 3D printing in education.

Registration is now open for the first academic 3D printing conference in the United States. Construct3D 2017 will bring together leaders and educators in the digital fabrication discipline for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly expanding area.

The conference is sponsored by Ultimaker, leading manufacturer of open source 3D printers, and Autodesk, major provider of 3D modeling and CAD software. The conference will be hosted by Duke University between 5-7 May at the JB Duke Hotel.

Conference Co-Chair Chip Bobbert, digital media engineer at event founding sponsor Duke University said:

“We believe that there has never been a better time to bring together thought leaders and practitioners in this evolving field under one roof to share stories of successes and challenges with this technology.”

As a meeting of educators, pioneers, and industry leaders, the goal of Construct3D is to highlight and cultivate the role of 3D printing technology as it contributes to achievements in academia and research.

It is also hoped to raise the quality of discourse and deepen the value for those engaged in 3D printing through a series of keynote talks and educator and technology innovator presentations.

There will also be context-specific track activities, and hands-on workshops and demonstrations.

Construct3D 2017 has a Superstar Keynote Lineup

For its debut year, Construct3D already has a superstar lineup of keynote presentations. There will be one for each of the three educator contexts represented by the event. These are:

• Skylar Tibbits, 4D printing innovator, founder and co-director of MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab will present the University Educator Keynote.
• Dale Dougherty, founder and CEO of Maker Media, which encompasses MAKE: Magazine and wide global network of Maker Faire events, will present the Informal Educator Keynote.
• The K-12 Educator Keynote will be co-presented by Albemarle County Public School’s Pam Moran, Superintendent, and Ira Socol, Director for Innovation and Learning Technology.

Conference Co-Chair Lizabeth Arum, educational strategist at event founding sponsor Ultimaker said:

“Construct3D 2017 offers an unprecedented opportunity for university faculty, K-12 educators, and informal education leaders to learn from each other and share best practices, which means that everyone attending will leave with new skills, new perspectives and deeper connections to other practitioners throughout North America.”

For more information on the conference and ways to participate, visit the conference site. Registration is open until 28 April.

Source: Press Release