This September, Arduino is gearing up for Maker Faire Bay Area's milestone 20th anniversary. Taking place September 25th–27th in Vallejo, California, the festival draws thousands of makers, educators, and technology enthusiasts from across the globe. The event's ethos remains simple: attendees arrive with concepts and depart with fresh ideas.
What Arduino is bringing to the booth
The Arduino team will occupy a dedicated space within the Make: magazine booth, where visitors can explore the company's current product lineup and upcoming innovations in open-source electronics.
- Hands-on demonstrations of the Arduino® Plug and Make™ Kit, a foundational platform designed to streamline the prototyping process for newcomers
- Interactive showcases featuring the Arduino® UNO™ Q board, including a custom-built handheld retro gaming console powered by the board's dual-processor architecture
- An exclusive preview of the Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q board, the company's latest release aimed at advancing physical AI applications
Visitors will also receive a special promotional code redeemable at the event.
Massimo Banzi takes the stage
On Sunday, September 27th at 1PM PDT, Arduino co-founder Massimo Banzi will deliver a presentation on the Foundry Stage titled "One year of projects with the UNO Q." Launched in October 2025, the UNO Q has inspired a diverse range of community creations over the past year. Banzi's talk will highlight standout projects from the maker community—from humorous builds to technically sophisticated innovations—designed to spark further experimentation among attendees.
Tickets and complete event details are available through the official Maker Faire Bay Area website.
Source: Arduino Blog
