Bay Area Maker Summit
June 13-14, 2025 | San Francisco, CA
Nest, with support from Gap Inc., was proud to host the 2025 Bay Area Maker Summit. This event connected creative entrepreneurs with the information, resources, and expert guidance they need to build and grow their businesses.
Learning + Connection
Makers learned from industry experts who lead participants through tailored lessons on key topics related to running and growing their creative business.
Plus, makers enjoyed time to network, connect, and share learnings with new friends and creative peers in their community.
The experience included:
A networking breakfast to meet fellow creative entrepreneurs
Business workshops on pricing strategy, legal basics, ecommerce and wholesale opportunities, vision casting and goal setting
Cocktails & craft workshop with Bernal Burrow to unwind after a day of learning
Create in Community
Building an Ecosystem for Maker Entrepreneurs
Nest and Gap, Inc. partnered to build a thriving ecosystem for maker entrepreneurship in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Industry leaders, community advocates, and fellow makers connected during a dynamic panel discussion and interactive breakout sessions. Together, we explored solutions to support creative businesses with access to resources, pathways to capital, and stronger networks.
Let’s ensure that creative voices continue to flourish in our community.
Meet the Panelists
This event brought together a dynamic group of industry leaders and community advocates to explore critical topics such as accessing business resources, navigating pathways to capital, and building meaningful networks.
Keynote Speaker
JD Beltran
San Francisco Arts Commissioner and Founder and Director of the Center for Creative Sustainability
Moderator
Autumn O’Keefe
Publisher of INSIDER and San Francisco Magazines
Dianna Tremblay
Chief Program Officer at ICA Fund
Laura Camerlengo
Curator in Charge of Costume and Textile Arts at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Xiomara Rosa-Tedla
Co-founder + Owner of Unoeth and Nest’s Makers United San Francisco Community Manager
