Midwest STEM Conference 2026

Join STEM educators, school-day leaders, and out-of-school time professionals for the 2026 Midwest STEM Conference—an energizing, hands-on experience designed to empower those shaping the future of STEM learning. Whether you're in the classroom, afterschool, or working in rural or under-resourced communities, this conference offers strategies, tools, and collaboration opportunities to support and inspire your work. Attendees can expect to gain cutting-edge insights into STEM education trends in Missouri, explore resources and classroom-ready programming ideas, learn practical strategies for engaging staff, youth, and families, deepen connections with fellow educators and community collaborators, and discover how afterschool programming reinforces school-day learning. With engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful partnerships, this conference fosters a fun, cross-curricular learning environment where ideas thrive and confidence grows.