Present at the Ohio STEM Innovation Summit

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Share your ideas. Inspire Ohio's STEM network.

The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit brings together educators, school and district leaders, industry partners, and innovators from across Ohio to learn, connect, and share what’s working. We’re looking for engaging presenters who are advancing STEM education through innovative teaching practices, authentic learning experiences, meaningful partnerships, and creative approaches to student engagement.

Whether you’re sharing a classroom strategy, a successful program, a workforce partnership, or an emerging technology, we invite you to help inspire the next breakthrough in STEM education.

Session expectations

All Ohio STEM Innovation Summit sessions are 50-minute interactive learning experiences designed to actively engage participants in the learning process.

We are seeking sessions that move beyond traditional presentations and create opportunities for attendees to collaborate, discuss, reflect, problem-solve, practice, and learn from one another. Just as Ohio’s STEM classrooms engage learners through active participation, inquiry, collaboration, and authentic experiences, Summit sessions should model those same approaches for adult learners.

Strong sessions provide practical strategies, meaningful insights, and actionable takeaways that participants can immediately apply in their classrooms, schools, organizations, or communities. Presenters should design sessions that encourage participants to be active contributors rather than passive observers.

Why present at Summit?

Complimentary Summit registration for up to two (2) presenters per accepted session
Share your expertise with STEM leaders across Ohio
Expand your professional network
Showcase your school’s or organization’s impact
Inspire innovation and shape the future of STEM education

Tips for applying to present

Here’s what we’ll be looking for in presentation applications.

Successful presenters will:

Align with one of the Summit tracks listed below
Share tools and methods to help build STEM community and support industry partnerships;
Consider how your work expands opportunities, access, and participation in STEM for learners and communities;
Have firsthand experience with their topic and understand their audience;
Provide practical, application-focused teaching and learning strategies for teachers and school leaders;
Present effective, STEM-based strategies for teachers and school leaders;
Include an interactive focus with participant engagement;
Demonstrate ideas, activities, teaching practices, etc. with proven effectiveness.

Need inspiration for your proposal?

Explore selected sessions from the 2026 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit to see examples of accepted presentations, innovative practices, and topics that resonated with attendees.

Explore the 2027 Summit tracks

The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit is excited to introduce four updated Summit Tracks designed to reflect the evolving landscape of STEM education, workforce development, emerging technologies, and innovative teaching practices.

When submitting your proposal, select the track that best aligns with your session content.

Future Learning: Digital Science and Emerging Technologies

Explore how emerging technologies are transforming teaching, learning, and the future of STEM education.

Sessions in this track highlight innovative tools, digital skills, and technology-rich learning experiences that prepare students for an increasingly connected world.

Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Digital Science
Computer Science
Computational Thinking
Technology Integration
Makerspaces & Innovation Labs
Emerging Technologies
Digital Literacy

Career Connected Learning & Workforce Innovation

Discover strategies that connect learning to real-world STEM careers and workforce opportunities.

Sessions in this track focus on building meaningful partnerships, expanding career awareness, and preparing learners for success in Ohio’s evolving STEM workforce.

Focus Areas

STEM Career Exploration
Career Pathways
Work-Based Learning
Industry Partnerships
Workforce Development
Business Advisory Councils (BACs)
Community Partnerships
Future Workforce Trends
Career Readiness Skills

STEM + CTE = Future Success

Explore innovative STEM teaching and learning practices within Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Sessions in this track highlight instructional approaches, program design, and student learning experiences that integrate STEM concepts into CTE pathways.

Focus Areas

Career Technical Education Programs
Pathway Development
STEM Integration in CTE Programs
Applied STEM Learning
Industry-Aligned Instruction
Design Challenges & Engineering Practices
Interdisciplinary STEM & CTE Instruction
Project-Based Learning in CTE
Student-Centered Learning in Career Pathways
Innovative CTE Program Design
Emerging STEM Technologies in CTE

Innovative Teaching and Student Engagement

Engage learners through innovative instructional practices, authentic learning experiences, and student-centered approaches.

Sessions in this track focus on strategies that increase engagement, foster curiosity, and deepen learning across STEM disciplines.

Focus Areas

Project-Based Learning
Design Thinking
Personalized Learning
Interdisciplinary Learning
Mastery Learning
Assessment & Feedback
STEM Instructional Strategies
Student Engagement
Classroom Innovation

Presenter resources & support

The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping presenters create engaging, high-quality Summit experiences. Accepted presenters will have access to resources and support designed to help them prepare for a successful session.

Available supports include:

Presenter resources and guidance – Best practices, recommendations, and tips for designing engaging, interactive Summit sessions.
Branded presentation template – An optional Summit-branded slide template to help presenters create visually consistent and professional presentations.
Optional 1:1 presenter coaching session – Presenters may schedule a meeting with Ohio STEM Learning Network staff to discuss session design, participant engagement strategies, room setup, and event logistics.
Technical and event support – On-site assistance and access to event information, resources, and updates throughout the Summit experience.

Presenter eligibility

The Ohio STEM Innovation Summit is designed for adult professional audiences, including educators, school leaders, higher education representatives, business and industry partners, and community organizations. All Summit participants, including presenters, must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the event.

Each accepted session includes up to two (2) complimentary Summit registrations for presenters.

To support a consistent participant experience and ensure efficient session planning and scheduling, a maximum of two (2) presenters may be formally listed and recognized for each session. These presenters will be featured in Summit communications, the event app, session listings, and other event materials.

We recognize that many innovative programs and initiatives are the result of collaborative work. While each session is limited to two official presenters, teams are encouraged to recognize additional contributors, partners, and collaborators within their session description and presentation materials.