Events

Our virtual and in-person events bring together workers, thinkers, scholars, activists, and all types of maintenance enthusiasts. Please feel free to browse our past events, and stay tuned on upcoming ones by signing up to our mailing list and following us on Twitter and Instagram.

Virtual Events

Fixing the Broken Care Economy

Guest Blog post written by Elias Crim   In a turbulent socio-political moment, it seems like a good time for us to dream out loud together.  Let’s talk about what could happen if the vision of the maintenance movement and … More →

Sustaining our Initiatives: Creating networks of Maintenance, Repair and Care in India

Virtual Event October 25, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:55 AM (EST) | 7:00 PM to 8:25 PM (IST) REGISTER HERE Join us for a virtual event celebrating International Repair Day as we bring together the diverse collaborators of RepairCafe Collective … More →

Maintainers Meet Ups

Virtual Event   Are you a repairer, fixer, maker, hobbyist, mender, or caregiver passionate about community-building? An independent or university-affiliated researcher delving into the themes of maintenance, repair, and care? An advocate seeking to promote the maintenance of sustainable infrastructure … More →

Monthly Maintenance Sessions

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM ET Registration: Zoom link provided upon Registration   What are Monthly Maintenance Sessions? Join The Maintainers for a free, virtual accountability session designed to support you in prioritizing maintenance. Think of … More →

Event Recording, End of 2023 Fellowship Panel

Virtual Event December 6, 2023 | 9-10 AM EDT | Zoom Join the 2023 Maintainers Movement Fellows for a presentation and panel discussion as we celebrate the culmination of their Fellowship. This event brings together our esteemed fellows who have … More →

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Conferences

Fixing the Broken Care Economy

Guest Blog post written by Elias Crim   In a turbulent socio-political moment, it seems like a good time for us to dream out loud together.  Let’s talk about what could happen if the vision of the maintenance movement and … More →

Maintainers III: 2019

The third in a series of conferences that celebrates and unpacks the concepts of maintenance, infrastructure, repair, and the myriad forms of labor and expertise that sustain our human-built world.

Maintainers II: 2017

Maintainers I: 2016