2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit: August 12-13
You’re invited to join us online Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13 for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit! This year’s summit will be held entirely virtually, providing high-quality professional learning opportunities for teachers and educational staff in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and more. Sessions will be led by experienced experts and specialists, ensuring relevant, research-based, and practical content.
The conference will feature more than 60 concurrent breakout sessions offered over two days. All sessions will be recorded, allowing registered participants to access and review content they may have missed through August 31, 2026.
We’re accepting session proposals for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit. The summit is an opportunity for you to share your knowledge and expertise in STEM Education with educators from around North Central Washington! This year’s summit includes dedicated tracks for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Early Learning, Migrant Education, Administration, ELA, Language Acquisition and Fiscal Services, offering targeted learning experiences to meet diverse professional roles. Participants will also have the option to purchase up to 66 clock hours.
Every year we welcome presenters from districts and organizations across the state and nation. Submit your presentation proposal by April 30, 2026.
2026 Keynotes
Jeff Utecht | Speaker, Consultant, Coach
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept—it is embedded in the tools, industries, and systems our students will enter. This keynote explores how AI is transforming STEM fields and what that means for classrooms today. Participants will examine the shifts occurring across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and consider how AI changes not just what students learn, but how they learn. Grounded in real-world examples from K–12 districts, this session challenges educators to move beyond reacting to AI and instead leverage it to deepen inquiry, increase creativity, and strengthen problem-solving. The focus is clear: preparing students for their future, not our past.