Mark your calendar and get ready to be inspired. Tickets for the 2026 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit are officially on sale! Join educators, school leaders, industry partners, and STEM champions from across the state on June 9, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for a full day of learning, connection, and innovation.
Under our 2026 theme, Unlocking Possibility, the Summit will shine a light on the ideas, collaborations, and practices that move STEM education forward in Ohio. If you are passionate about strengthening STEM learning, building meaningful connections, and shaping what comes next for students across Ohio, this is the day you do not want to miss.
The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit continues to grow because educators and partners show up ready to learn, collaborate, and lead—each contributing to the bright, collective energy that strengthens classrooms, systems, and student pathways across our state. After three consecutive sold‑out summits in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we’re expanding in 2026 to welcome even more voices, ideas, and inspiration. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Tickets are on sale now. Register early, join the conversation, and be part of Ohio’s premier STEM education event on June 9, 2026.
Find inspiration and community
The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit is more than a conference. It is a statewide gathering designed to ignite curiosity, spark new ideas, and bring together people who believe in the power of STEM to transform learning and lives. It is a space where educators feel energized, supported, and reminded why their work matters.
Throughout the day, you will connect with peers who share your challenges and your passion, learn from innovative practices happening in classrooms across the state, and walk away with ideas you can put into action right away.
Attendees will:
- Foster new connections with educators and leaders from across Ohio
- Learn from proven STEM best practices
- Discover innovative classroom strategies and real-world applications
- Collaborate around shared challenges and opportunities
Attendees consistently share that they leave the summit feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to try something new. Teacher, administrator, counselor, informal educator, higher education partner, or industry supporter, you will leave with practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose.
What you'll explore at the summit
Summit sessions and experiences are organized around three powerful themes that support this year’s focus on Unlocking Possibility in STEM education across Ohio:
- Culture for Learning: Creating inclusive, innovative environments where students and educators can thrive
- Teaching and Learning: Instructional strategies, interdisciplinary learning, and design thinking rooted in real-world applications
- Pathways to Success in Careers: Career-connected learning, partnerships, and workforce readiness
Together, these focus areas unlock new possibilities by ensuring every attendee finds sessions that are relevant, practical, and meaningful.
Beyond sessions, the Summit offers interactive experiences that bring these ideas to life. Explore the Hall of Inspiration, where educators and school leaders from across Ohio showcase innovative STEM practices, place-based projects, and creative classroom solutions. These shared stories highlight what’s possible when learning is rooted in community, collaboration, and student impact.
Attendees can also connect with exhibitors, including partners, organizations, and industry leaders, who provide tools, resources, and opportunities that support STEM teaching, learning, and workforce pathways. An expanded exhibitor experience offers dedicated time to engage in meaningful conversations, build new partnerships, and discover ideas and programs you can take back to your classroom, school, or organization.
Together, sessions, the Hall of Inspiration, and exhibitors create a dynamic Summit experience—one that unlocks possibility through inspiration, connection, and action.
Early registration is the best way to secure your spot and save.
- Early Bird Registration through May 8, 2026: $89
- Regular Admission: $99
- Non-Ohio Registration: $190
All registrations are final. Payment is accepted via credit card only. No refunds, credits, or exchanges are available.