NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL
U.S. Edition · Washington, DC · June 24 - 27, 2026
U.S.
EDITION.
A multi-day Festival where National STEM Champions present solutions, prototypes, and research—and connect with the people building the future workforce. Meet the creators, catch lightning talks, and jump into hands-on “try-it” experiences like bottle rockets, 3D printing, and maker stations designed for all ages.
Open Build Day — Sat, June 27
Featured Previous 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
Major Support From
Partners & Investors
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)