Special Announcement: White House Maker Faire

05/02/2014

Private Sector Update Created and distributed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Private Sector Office private.sector@dhs.gov | 202-282-8484 May 2, 2014 White House Maker Faire - Summer 2014 This summer, the White House will host its first-ever Maker Faire to highlight the work of  entrepreneurs and inventors who represent the next generation of American innovation.   During the Maker Faire, the White House will announce new commitments from federal   agencies and the private sector to expand access to Maker education and entrepreneurship.   The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Private Sector Office invites our private sector  partners to participate and learn more about this opportunity. Industry, academia, and communities all play an important role in strengthening the Maker   ecosystem. Your organization can help by contacting the White House Office of Science and  Technology Policy at maker@ostp.gov to suggest ways to grow and improve this ecosystem.  A selection of private sector commitments will be announced at the Maker Faire,  so please click here to submit yours today.