FRIDAY, SEPT 19
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
5pm – 7pm
Friday@, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, kicks off this year’s festival with a happy hour tour of art and tech across Ferris’ KCAD campus. Visit exhibits in the FLEXlab and step inside Kalopeiron, an LED hexagon kaleidoscope that will challenge your sense of space and reality.
Enjoy the sounds of DJ Sommelier and appetizers, desserts and beverages from El Granjero Mexican Grill. With non-dairy, gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options available.
SATURDAY, SEPT 20
ESPORTS EXPO
10am – 5pm
High school Smash Bros tourney and free-play areas from Red Bull Tetris and GVSU
FUTURE INNOVATORS ZONE
10am – 5pm
STEAM playground with fun activities from GVSU, Air Zoo, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Girls Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, and more
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
10am – 5pm
Engineering, advanced manufacturing and AI. Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum booth to learn how to create digital experiences with PublicOS, take home a piece of the festival with laser-printed coins created live in the Ferris State University booth; and more.
ROBOTICS EXPO & PARADE
10am – 1pm
Morning Expo
1pm – 1:30pm
Robot Street Parade
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Expo
FOOD & DRINKS
Food trucks and drink carts will be available throughout the day