Ohio STEM Innovation Summit
Find inspiration and community on June 9, 2026
The Ohio STEM Learning Network will host the fourth annual Ohio STEM Innovation Summit on June 9, 2026 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The event will ignite curiosity throughout Ohio’s thriving STEM education community. Innovative sessions will build engagement and collaborative problem-solving. An expanded line-up of programming will help teachers, school leaders, and supporters of STEM:
- foster new connections
- highlight STEM best practices and
- find inspiration in new innovative classroom strategies
At the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, every attendee will leave with inspiration and innovative strategies to make an impact in classrooms across Ohio. This community can build a firm foundation for the state’s future workforce. Help shape what happens next and join today!
Topics: Culture for Learning, Learning and Teaching, and Pathways to Success in Careers
About the summit
The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit has become a pivotal gathering for educators, leaders, and partners dedicated to advancing high-quality STEM education in the state. Three consecutive, sold-out events in 2023, 2024, and 2025 inspired hundreds of attendees to return to their schools and organizations invigorated and prepared to do more.
Share your insights, spotlight student projects
Submit a session
We’re seeking presenters who are transforming STEM education in their schools and communities.
Join the Hall of Inspiration
Display student work, share valuable resources, and discuss the successes and challenges of your projects with other educators from your region.
Agenda
In total, the summit runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For reference, here is the working schedule. Times may change.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
8:40 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Speaker
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Session 1
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Session 2
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: STEM School Designation Celebration – Join us during the lunch hour in the Main Ballroom to celebrate this year’s class of designated STEM schools.
1:55 PM – 2:55 PM: Session 3
2:55 PM – 3:30 PM: Exhibitor Engagement and Hall of Inspiration Gallery Walk
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Session 4
Location
Short North Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center at 400 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Rates
Early bird registration: $89 (until May 8, 2026)
Regular admission: $99
Non-Ohio registration: $190 (No discount for early registration)
Presenter registration
If your session is chosen, you will receive discount codes for registration. Discount codes will only be provided for one lead presenter and one co-presenter per presentation. Discount codes are non-transferable and may not be used by anyone other than the intended recipient.
Payment, refunds and cancellation policy
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Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center
The main sessions for the summit will take place in the Short North Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center at 400 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Hotel: Hyatt Regency
 A discounted room block is available for summit attendees.
- Rate: $189 per night
- Room block closes: May 8, 2026
The Hyatt Regency Columbus is located at 350 North High Street, Columbus OH, 43215.
