Thank you!

Because of your generous support, we raised over $61,000 at the 2024 Fall Gala!

A fun-filled event including:

dinner, live music, a robot battle royale and much more! Cocktail attire.

$150 per person

$99 for MakerspaceCT members*

$1,500 for a table (10 Tickets)

*MakerspaceCT members use promo code “member2024” at checkout

Master of Ceremonies

Brian Shactman

TV Anchor and Radio Host

Brian Shactman hosts “Brian & Co” on WTIC 1080. Before returning to Connecticut, where he began his broadcasting career, Brian anchored the news for NBC10 Boston and New England Cable News from 2014-2021. While there, he created, produced and hosted “Primary Source,” a nightly political show focusing on the 2020 presidential primary. Prior to that, Shactman held on-air roles for MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Connecticut and ESPN. Among his career awards and accomplishments is a 2003 Associated Press Award for his documentary on legendary UConn coach Geno Auriemma, as well as a national Emmy Award nomination in 2012.

Emcee For The Robot Battle Royale

Ashley Baylor

Storm Team 8 Meteorologist

Ashley Baylor has been a meteorologist for almost 18 years. She joined WTNH News 8 in January 2019 after previously working in Virginia, western Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New York City. Ashley is no stranger to all of the different types of weather we experience in New England! She has covered tornadoes, hurricanes, severe flooding, and blizzards to name a few. Keeping viewers informed for potential impacts is the most important part of the job. In addition to being a meteorologist, she is the author of the children’s book, ‘Storms and Snow, Skis and Sox: New England’s Weather Truly Rocks’ (Globe Pequot Press, August 2022). Ashley is also a partner of MAE Designs; an event planning, design, and marketing business. She enjoys watching the Patriots, Battlebots, playing golf, and advocating for animal welfare. She lives with her husband, her daughter, and four rescue pets.

Event Sponsor 

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Sponsor The Event

GEAR UP & BUILD THE BLOCKS OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

As we continue to teach the community innovative skillsets that lead to employment opportunities across technology and manufacturing sectors, we look for generous patrons to support our mission.

Please consider joining as a sponsor:

PRESSURIZED HYDRAULICS

$5,000

• 6 tickets
• mention at the gala
• recognition on the website
• name or company on gala “vision boards

THE RULERS
OF A.I.

$20,000

• 10 tickets (full table) for your friends or company
• Everything above…
• PLUS: BIG signage in the MakerspaceCT shop for two years

All donation amounts are accepted and are tax-deductible.

To get your name on a BOT or “vision board”, we request your sponsorship by Sept. 13, 2024. 

MakerspaceCT’s Fall Gala promises to be a night of excitement and surprises, featuring a delicious dinner, vibrant networking opportunities, inspiring speakers, live music, and a thrilling Robot Battle Royale!

Following the success of last year’s Gala, we can’t wait to welcome you back for another spectacular event.

Join us in supporting crucial tech education programs that pave the way for students to pursue high-tech careers in engineering and manufacturing.