Atrium.lab therefore decided to organise a creative and constructive “speed making” networking event, in order to bring the makers together around converging and complementary ideas. The principle? Makers, business experts, 3 stages of work and reflection. MIX: Discussion of common themes in district and retail development MATCH: Skill matching using a giant “small ads” board, matching the right person to the right project. MAKE: small group session to formulate ideas to upload to the platform.

Using this method, the participants pinpointed their needs, as well as the feasibility of their idea. Finally, they published their ideas alongside other creative projects on the Make.Brussels site. The various exercises created a network for dialogue and consolidated a community of makers. The workshop also revealed a love of Brussels and a boundless imagination. The makers all had the same desire; to make the city centre districts more attractive.