What do an etymology expert and an engineering creator have in common? Memes. In this surprising and fun session, Etymology Nerd Adam Aleksic and Patrick Lacey from Tier Zoo explore how meme culture powers both virality and connection. From shifting language to unexpected content formats, they’ll explore what it really takes to stay relevant—and respected—online. You’ll learn how to spot high-potential trends early, apply meme logic to serious content, and use humor to build lasting audience engagement.
Come learn how these panelists took their passion for building LEGO and turned it into a career. From corporate displays, to movies, to art.
Taking a chip off the old block, literally. These creators harness giant metal machines to make (and break) precision parts. Stick around for thoughts on CNC-ing and machining with plenty of jargon along the way.
Never let them know your next move. When these creators post, you never know what you’re gonna get. Come learn about how a sidequest can spiral into something bigger and what to do when you’re interested in everything.
Two “farmers” and one farmer walk into a panel…
Ideas are hard. From inspiration to execution, get an inside look at the creative journey behind the content.
Join for a discussion of functional 3D printing, where parts have to play nice with each other and come together to form intricate sculptures and robust machines.
These creators never learned the “fi” part of “sci-fi”. Join for a discussion of making the unreal, real and the metaphysical, physical.