Fab Academy

Students Bootcamp 2026

Online bootcamp for new Fab Academy students

Join the Bootcamp Online

The Students Bootcamp 2026 will be held fully online. Use the following information to connect to the live sessions.

Zoom Access Details

Zoom meeting ID
894 1627 8965
Password
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Join Fab Academy video
fabacademy.org/2026/video

You can also join via the Zoom app or by phone (+1 (669) 900-6833).

Time & Time Zones

All sessions start at 09:00 EST (Boston time).

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Tip: add the sessions to your calendar in advance so you don't miss the start.

Schedule

The bootcamp is divided into two days. Day 1 focuses on general tips, tools and survival strategies. Day 2 gives you a lightweight technical overview to get you started.

Day 1

Setting up everything

Monday, January 19 · 09:00 EST

General tips for new students. A brief overview with all the tips and tricks you would love to know before starting Fab Academy.

Time Topic Instructor
5 min Welcome to the Students Bootcamp Luciana Asinari
5 min You are about to enter an incredible network Pablo Nuñez
5 min Official links and directions in Fab Academy Adrián Torres
5 min Searching tips in Fab Academy Adrián Torres
5 min The Assessment Book (how to use it) Pablo Nuñez
5 min Introduction to Nueval tool Pablo Nuñez
5 min How to make (almost) good photos and video Adrián Torres
5 min Time Management Rico Kanthatham
5 min Global Open Time Three Amigos
5 min Mattermost Pablo Nuñez
5 min Zoom and conference Pablo Nuñez
5 min Let’s talk about memes and emotions Þórarinn
20 min Open to audience questions

Day 2

The content and the project

Tuesday, January 20 · 09:00 EST

A lightweight technical overview of some basic skills in hardware and software that will be useful to start Fab Academy in good shape.

Time Topic Instructor
5 min Setting up your computer Pablo
5 min How to model (almost) anything Silvia Lugo
10 min Electronics for Noobs Saheen Palayi
5 min How to use AI in Fab Academy Luc Hanneuse
5 min What is a final project? Miriam Choi
10 min Last year experiences from alumni:
Ana Camila Luna
TBD
20 min Open to audience questions

Meet the Instructors

The bootcamp is led by instructors and coordinators from the global Fab Academy network. Below you can find a short bio and ways to contact them.

Luciana Asinari

Global Coordination · Fab Academy

Luciana coordinates the Fab Academy program and supports nodes around the world to run the course and connect new students to the global network.

Pablo Nuñez

Instructor · Fab Lab León

Pablo is a Fab Academy alumni and instructor. He mentors students on documentation, assessment, and how to navigate Fab Academy successfully.

Adrián Torres

Instructor · Fab Lab León

Adrián focuses on general tips, search strategies, and media documentation, helping students to create clear and complete portfolios.

Rico Kanthatham

Instructor · Time Management

Rico shares practical strategies for managing time and workload in Fab Academy, including spiral development and documentation routines.

Þórarinn Gunnarsson

Instructor · Emotions and Memes

As the Director of Fab Lab Ísafjörður in Iceland, I lead efforts to bridge the gap between education, industry, and the community.

Silvia Lugo

Instructor · Product design

My main training is in Industrial Design, with experience in Digital Manufacturing. It is an area that I am passionate about and that I continue to explore through freelance projects focused on modeling and prototyping

Saheen Palayi

Instructor · Product design

I'm a Hardware Engineer.I design and build hardware projects and prototypes for exploring technologies and Inventions .

Luc Hanneuse

Instructor · Product design

Manager d’un centre d’innovation pour l’agriculture. Technodivergence and Art enthusiast

YeEun Miriam Choi

Instructor · Product design

Experienced in developing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.