Volunteer at Public InvCon 2026: Humanitarian Engineering & Open Source Hardware

Public InvCon 2026 is a premier gathering of inventors, technologists, and humanitarian engineers. This event showcases Open Source Hardware projects that solve real-world problems. You’ll have the chance to hear from keynote speakers from NASA, KidsOR, and Public Invention, while supporting a community dedicated to making innovation accessible to all.

About This Event Experience Opportunity

Are you passionate about technology for good? Public Invention is looking for energetic volunteers to help us host Public InvCon 2026 at the Austin Central Library!

Responsibilities

We are looking for support in the following areas:

1. Front Desk / Registration: Be the first friendly face attendees see! Help with check-ins at the registration.
2. Floor Support: Assist Key speakers and inventors with setup, manage the flow of the demo hall, and ensure a smooth experience for guests.
3. Video / Photo: Help us capture the magic! If you have a knack for digital storytelling, help us document the talks and hardware demos.

What’s In It For You?

• Full Access: Enjoy all keynote talks and live hardware demonstrations.
• Networking: Connect directly with project leads, professional engineers, and speakers.
• Career Building: Receive a formal Letter of Recommendation for your service—perfect for resumes or grad school applications.
• Perks: Breakfast is on us!
• Community Impact: Support a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that ensures humanitarian engineering remains free and open to everyone.

Qualifications

This is an ideal opportunity for undergraduate and graduate engineering students, makers, or anyone interested in STEAM and social impact. No specific technical experience is required for registration or floor support—just a positive attitude and a desire to help!

How to Apply

Ready to join us? Please sign up for your preferred slot via our Calendly

For more information about the event