When Engineers meet Artists and Entrepreneurs: the Democratization of Innovation

Alex Bandar will discuss the democratization of innovation, as observed from his role as director of the Columbus Idea Foundry, a nationally recognized "Makerspace". At the CIF, Makers of all types - from scientists to designers and more - cross pollinate to bring the next generation of products, art projects and innovations. Community workshops like the CIF represent an exciting new model of empowering nearly anyone with the tools to bring their idea to reality.