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Maker Faire Rome 2025

Oct 17 - 19 in Rome, Italy

Immerse yourself in our community innovator playground.
15+ Deep learning. Engaging workshops with key learnings and insights.
20+ Deep technology. Solution demos that make advanced technology easy.
30+ Deep support. ST experts ready to solve your challenges.

Make Change. You are the innovator.

Booth J.05: Engage with hands-on technologies and ecosystems for sensing, processing, connecting, and powering new ideas.

Embedded systems & robotics

Focus on MCU/MPU ecosystems, motor control, and automation

  • Soccer table game based on MPU, motor drivers, and sensors
  • Robokit developer kit for robotic applications
  • Expansion board for MPU targeting robotic and industrial applications
  • STM32Cube MCU and MPU ecosystem wall
  • Demo featuring ST solutions on an Arduino board

Graphics, imaging, & interfaces

Exploring image sensors, TouchGFX, and visual interaction

  • Beverage machine demo with object detection, gesture control, and fluid level monitoring
  • Wolfy Cam enabling faster exposure times and accurate motion capture with fast STM32N6 AI processing
  • TouchGFX development kits for high-performance graphics with minimal resource usage
  • Opus Labs silicon viewer application to visualize and interact with semiconductor structures
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Smart tech, startups, & sensing

Discover MEMS, sensing, startups, and smart monitoring

  • Professional-grade sports monitoring for consumer wearables using ST dual-range IMU
  • Smart technologies for modular, scalable, and energy-efficient building automation
  • SunCubes laser power beaming system that recharges devices at distances of up to 500 m
  • Apogeo private constellation of lightweight picosatellites aimed at ensuring global IoT connectivity
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Technology deep-dive workshops

Click on each session to find out more and book your place at the free workshop.

1 hr

A hands-on introduction to a rapid prototyping environment that simplifies the design of embedded systems and automotive solutions. Learn how to leverage AutoDevKit’s modular architecture, intuitive tools, and ST’s broad portfolio of automotive-grade components to reduce development time and bring innovation to life faster.

1 hr

Join this hands-on session led by an STM32 expert to learn how to build your first prototype project using STM32CubeIDE. Discover how STM32ODE streamlines development for the STM32 32-bit microcontroller family and integrates with other key ST technologies. Whether you're new to embedded systems or looking to accelerate your design process, this workshop will guide you through essential tools, workflows, and best practices for rapid innovation.

1 hr

Gain a deeper understanding of the ST AIoT Craft 1.2 release and its ability to simplify the development and deployment of edge AI solutions in sensor-to-cloud environments. Use the no-code interface to create and manage datasets, build machine learning models using AutoML, and validate performance directly on hardware sensor nodes.

1 hr

This workshop introduces STM32 development ecosystem before showcasing how expansion boards can extend functionality with advanced GNSS geolocators, NFC readers, and environmental and inertial sensors. Explore how to build scalable, connected applications using STM32MP1 and STM32MP2 series boards, leveraging this rich ecosystem to accelerate prototyping and reduce development time.

1 hr

Learn about the STM32duino environment and how to get your first program running on an ST Nucleo board using Arduino IDE. This hands-on session will guide you through integrating ST NFC expansion boards and sensor evaluation kits, enabling advanced features like contactless communication and NFC tag data acquisition. Discover how to build complete applications using ST’s open development ecosystem and explore the rich library support available for ST components within the Arduino framework.

1 hr

This hands-on workshop introduces developers to the TouchGFX Designer—ST’s free GUI development tool optimized for STM32 microcontrollers. Participants will learn how to build modern, responsive user interfaces using drag-and-drop widgets, graphical assets from TouchGFX Stock, and real-time simulation tools. The session covers integration with STM32CubeMX, hardware acceleration options, and best practices for memory and performance optimization across STM32G0, U5, H7, and MP1 series.

1 hr

A hands-on introduction to a rapid prototyping environment that simplifies the design of embedded systems and automotive solutions. Learn how to leverage AutoDevKit’s modular architecture, intuitive tools, and ST’s broad portfolio of automotive-grade components to reduce development time and bring innovation to life faster.

1 hr

STM32Cube.AI Developer Cloud is a free online platform with services allowing the creation, optimization, benchmarking, and generation of AI for the STM32 microcontrollers. It is based on the STM32Cube.AI core technology. You can access the online service to benchmark AI on STM32 boards, and the ST Model zoo with reference models, training scripts, and application examples. 

1 hr

Explore how sustainable design meets intelligent building control, featuring compact STKNX transceivers, multi-standard compliance, and seamless integration of sensors, actuators, and processors, highlighting energy-efficient innovations like solar-powered control, smart metering, and KNX-based EV charging.

1 hr

This workshop introduces the Rust programming language for embedded development using STM32 boards and ST MEMS sensors. Participants will learn how to set up Rust toolchains, use platform-agnostic drivers for ST sensor expansion boards, and implement real-time logging and sensor fusion. The session highlights how Rust’s safety feature enhances embedded reliability, supported by ST’s open-source libraries and development tools.

1 hr

A hands-on introduction to a rapid prototyping environment that simplifies the design of embedded systems and automotive solutions. Learn how to leverage AutoDevKit’s modular architecture, intuitive tools, and ST’s broad portfolio of automotive-grade components to reduce development time and bring innovation to life faster.

1 hr

Learn about the STM32duino environment and how to get your first program running on an ST Nucleo board using Arduino IDE. This hands-on session will guide you through integrating ST NFC expansion boards and sensor evaluation kits, enabling advanced features like contactless communication and NFC tag data acquisition. Discover how to build complete applications using ST’s open development ecosystem and explore the rich library support available for ST components within the Arduino framework.

1 hr

Join this hands-on session led by an STM32 expert to learn how to build your first prototype project using STM32CubeIDE. Discover how STM32ODE streamlines development for the STM32 32-bit microcontroller family and integrates with other key ST technologies. Whether you're new to embedded systems or looking to accelerate your design process, this workshop will guide you through essential tools, workflows, and best practices for rapid innovation.

1 hr

STM32Cube.AI Developer Cloud is a free online platform with services allowing the creation, optimization, benchmarking, and generation of AI for the STM32 microcontrollers. It is based on the STM32Cube.AI core technology. You can access the online service to benchmark AI on STM32 boards, and the ST Model zoo with reference models, training scripts, and application examples. 

l hr

This workshop introduces the Rust programming language for embedded development using STM32 boards and ST MEMS sensors. Participants will learn how to set up Rust toolchains, use platform-agnostic drivers for ST sensor expansion boards, and implement real-time logging and sensor fusion. The session highlights how Rust’s safety feature enhances embedded reliability, supported by ST’s open-source libraries and development tools.

From sponsored contests and events for the makers and creators of tomorrow

Talk to our team about contests and events sponsored by ST that you, your team, and your school can participate in.

STEM student winners of the 12th edition of the Neapoils Innovation Summer Campus 2025

Neapolis Innovation Summer Campus

Neapolis Innovation Summer Campus

Project name: Hermes' Hand

"Hermes’ hand" is a smart glove that recognizes and translates sign language in real time, thanks to MEMS sensors and micro-switches: a bridge between gestures and voice, enabling barrier-free communication.

STEM student winners of the 12th edition of the Neapoils Innovation Summer Campus 2025

Costruiamo il futuro con STM32 Open Development Environment

Costruiamo il futuro con STM32 Open Development Environment

Project name: Hargin

The Hargin project implements a sensor-based monitoring network of a hydraulic structure, blending traditional mechanisms with modern sensing and data logging technologies to enhance ecological management.

Prepare for MFR 2025

Contact your local ST sales office to get more information about our participation at the event.

Looking forward to seeing you at Area J – booth 05!

On

17 - 19 Oct, 2025

In

Rome, Italy

Visit website

Gazometro

Via del Commercio, 9/11, 00154 Roma

Map of Gazometro faire grounds Map of Gazometro faire grounds Visit website

Prepare for MFR 2025

Contact your local ST sales office to get more information about our participation at the event.

Looking forward to seeing you at Area J – booth 05!

17 - 19 Oct, 2025

Rome, Italy

Map of Gazometro faire grounds Visit website