Soar into STEM
Soar into STEM: Lead the Adventure
Join us for this exciting PK–12 STEM education conference featuring STEM-infused professional development and networking opportunities!
June 11, 2026
We sold out last year, register early to secure your spot!
Conference Registration
Join us Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 8AM - 4PM at the UNCW Watson College of Education in Sayed Hall!
Earn 0.6 CEU Credits and enter to win door prizes!
Registration Fees:- Early Bird (through April 13): $40
- Standard (April 14 - May 11): $65
- Late (May 12 - June 1): $100
All registration fees are non-refundable after May 11, 2026
Call for Proposals
We are accepting presentation proposals now through Monday, March 30, 2026.
We are seeking STEM-related professional development sessions (50 minutes) that provide informal and formal PK-12 educators with a skill, activity, or mindset that they can apply in their teaching. Hands-on, interactive sessions are highly encouraged.
The primary presenter of accepted proposals will receive complimentary registration for the conference.
Vendor Registration
Are you a non-profit or commercial organization interested in sharing how you support STEM learning? Sign up as a conference vendor!
- Non-profit Vendors (through June 1): Free
- Commercial Vendors (through May 11): $100 (Non-refundable after 5/11)
- Late Commercial (May 12 – June 1): $150
Vendor Registration includes complimentary registration for one attendee, one 6-foot table for the duration of the conference, and mention in the program book (if registered by May 11).
Schedule
A schedule and session descriptions will be provided in April.
Menu
Breakfast and lunch are included! Check back later this spring for more menu details.
Archives
Explore our previous conference program archives for detailed schedules, speaker information, and session descriptions:
Questions? Contact Gianna Geiss Feder at geissg@uncw.edu