2025
STEM Innovation Forum

Finding Common Ground: Embracing a Shared Vision to Ensure Continued Global STEM Leadership

November 17 + 18 | Columbus, Ohio

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The 2025 STEM Innovation Forum will take place on November 17th and 18th at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), in Columbus, Ohio.

You are invited to join over 200 professionals from industry, education, nonprofit, and government sectors at this transformative event. The Innovation Forum is designed to unite leaders from across the STEM education and workforce ecosystems to share, explore, and advance sustainable strategies for support of STEM education and career pathways.

Why Should You Attend?

Our nation faces ongoing challenges in meeting the demand for STEM talent. The Innovation Forum is designed to unite leaders from across the STEM education and workforce ecosystems to share, explore, and advance sustainable strategies for support of STEM education and career pathways.

What to Expect

Over the course of two dynamic days, attendees will engage in: 1. Site Visits to compelling experiential learning environments. 2. Keynotes from visionary leaders and trailblazers. 3. Insightful panels and interactive breakout sessions focused on effective, real-world solutions. 4. Strategic reception and networking opportunities designed to foster introductions, spark partnerships and scale impact through new relationships. 5. Innovation Exchange poster session highlighting attendees’ unique approaches to STEM workforce education, exploration and readiness programs.

Session Topics

Session topics will explore: Creating Impactful Experiential Learning Approaches - Developing and Managing Effective Regional Strategies - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence - Federal Funding Updates… and much more!

Who You’ll Engage

The Forum brings together decision-makers and changemakers from: Fortune 500 companies and STEM employers | Federal and state government agencies | K-12 and postsecondary institutions | National STEM networks and nonprofits

Forum Agenda at a Glance

Monday, November 17th: Site Visits + Welcome Reception | Tuesday, November 18th: STEM Innovation Forum

Travel Information

The event will be held at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), in Columbus, Ohio. The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), which is roughly 15 minutes' drive, dependent on time of day.

We have secured a block of rooms at The Junto, conveniently located across the street from the event venue.

Please find relevant/booking details below:

Booking link
Booking Deadline: Oct. 27 or until sold out
Rate: $189 + taxes and fees

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Interested in Sponsorship?

With approximately 200 thought-leaders across the STEM ecosystem in attendance, a Forum sponsorship afford the following benefits:

Amplified positioning as a thought-leader in the STEM education and workforce development arena.
Elevated branding as an employer of choice for diverse STEM talent.
Recognition as a key partner and collaborator in the STEM ecosystem.
Curated connections across a premier network of dedicated professionals working to advance a diverse, robust and sustainable STEM workforce

Sponsor Prospectus

2025STEM Innovation Forum