NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL
U.S. Edition · Washington, DC · June 23 - 27, 2026
U.S.
EDITION.
A multi-day festival featuring National STEM Champions showcasing innovations. Meet creators, enjoy lightning talks, and try hands-on activities like bottle rockets, 3D printing, and maker stations for all ages.
Innovation Day — Sat, June 27.
Featured Champions

Anirudh R.
Colorado
Transforming Wound Care with Moisture-Detecting Sensor Strips

Anisha D.
Oregon
Mitigating Climate Change by Converting Waste into Soil Nutrients

Chikanma O.
Michigan
Boosting Wind Energy Efficiency with Smart Blade Adjustment

Daniel C.
Texas
Low-Cost, Sensor-Driven Purification to Cut Waterborne Disease Risk at Scale

Elizabeth B.
Kansas
Innovating Pollution Solutions: Quantifying and Eliminating Microplastics

Isabel G.
North Carolina
Cost-Effective Antimicrobial Dressing to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections

Natashia A.
New Mexico
From Stress to Surgery: Exploring Hip Health and Modern Replacement Innovations

Tyler M.
Connecticut
Improving Global Health Through Affordable Iodine Detection Solutions
Featured Speakers & Mentors

Cara Barnes
Senior Program Officer — VentureWell

Karla Eidem, PMP, PMO-CP
Regional Managing Director, North America — Project Management Institute (PMI)

Jason Elliot
Technology & Business Leadership — Corporate Affairs, Nokia

Jay Flores
Global STEM Ambassador & Founder, Invent The Change

Andrew Friendly
VP, Government Affairs & Public Policy — Autodesk

Jim Hemgen
Talent Development Director, Booz Allen

Cori Lathan, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist, biomedical engineer, technologist

Megan Wilkerson, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist — Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)