STEM Education Conferences for K-12
STEM education conferences focus on the disciplines that anchor K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math programs. They serve science teachers, math coaches, engineering electives instructors, STEM coordinators, and district-level chief academic officers designing coherent K-12 STEM pathways.
- Atlantic Innovative Education Summit (AIE) — May 7–8, 2026, Moncton, NB, Canada
- ATE 2026 Annual Meeting — Feb 2026, Washington, DC, USA · $400–$700
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education — Apr 15–18, 2026, Anaheim, CA, USA · $300–$600
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education - Indianapolis — Nov 4–7, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, USA · $130–$550
- WeTeach_CS Summit 2026 — Jun 15–16, 2026, San Antonio, TX, USA
- CSTA Annual Conference 2026 — Jul 13–15, 2026, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Western Canada Conference on Computing Education (WCCCE 2026) — Apr 30–May 1, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- STEMapalooza 2026 — Jun 4–5, 2026, Marietta, GA, USA
- Science on the Grand — Jul 13–14, 2026, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- NCTM Spring Conference – Louisville — Feb 18–20, 2027, Louisville, KY, USA · $215–$549
- NCTM Spring Conference – Seattle — Mar 17–19, 2027, Seattle, WA, USA · $215–$549
- NCCE Conference 2027 — Mar 3–5, 2027, Tacoma, WA, USA · $250–$450
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education - Boston — Mar 17–20, 2027, Boston, MA, USA · $300–$600
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education - Portland — Nov 3–6, 2027, Portland, OR, USA · $300–$600
- Data Science Education K-12: Research to Practice Conference — Feb 15–17, 2027, Atlanta, GA, USA
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education - Atlanta — Apr 4–7, 2029, Atlanta, GA, USA · $300–$600
- NSTA - National Conference On Science Education - Columbus — Dec 5–8, 2029, Columbus, OH, USA · $300–$600
Frequently asked questions
What are the top STEM education conferences?
NSTA National (science), NCTM Annual (math), CSTA (computer science), and ATE Annual Meeting (NSF-funded technical education) are the largest and most influential.
Which STEM conferences are best for elementary teachers?
NSTA's elementary strand, NCTM's PK-5 sessions, and regional STEM ecosystem events often carry the strongest elementary content. Look for grade-band tracks in event programs.
Are there conferences focused on integrated STEM or STEAM?
Yes — regional integrated STEM summits, ISTELive's STEM strand, and university-hosted institutes increasingly focus on integrated and STEAM approaches. State STEM associations often host their own annual conferences.
Do STEM conferences cover workforce and college pathways?
ATE and STEM ecosystem conferences do heavily. Career and technical education (CTE) tracks at ASCD, ISTELive, and state events also cover STEM pathways.
How do STEM conferences differ from EdTech conferences?
STEM events lead with content — the science, math, or engineering. EdTech events lead with tools. There's real overlap, especially around CS, coding, and modeling software, but the audiences and session design differ.
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