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.

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.

Attendee Registration Is Now Open!

Registration is open for the 2026 Virtual STEM+ Summit! As always, registration is free for educators in districts who are part of the NCESD STEM/Teaching & Learning Cooperative (and $50 for others). pdEnroller will automatically remove the cost of the event when you sign in under your account. If you have questions about registration, please contact us at info@ncesd.org

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I see what sessions are available this year?
    • The schedule is available in the Zoom hub.
  • Can I get partial clock hours, or do I need to purchase for the entire Summit?
    • You can purchase only what you need. We will mark you attended based on attendance at each session. You will then get a notification from pdEnroller and can purchase you customized clock hours. This can take up to 4 weeks after the STEM Summit to complete.
  • Will the sessions be recorded?
    • Yes. All sessions for the 2026 STEM+ Summit will be recorded and available for viewing and clock hours through August 31, 2026.
  • How can I learn about past Summits?
    • You can see information and resources from past sessions by visiting the SCHED page for each event: 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.
  • I have a different question. Who can I contact?
    • Please contact us at info@ncesd.org so we can help answer your question.

2026 Sponsors