--- title: 2025 STEM Innovation Forum --- # 2025 STEM Innovation Forum *Finding Common Ground: Embracing a Shared Vision to Ensure Continued Global STEM Leadership* November 17 + 18 | Columbus, Ohio [ Register ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-stem-innovation-forum-tickets-1474614233869?aff=oddtdtcreator) [ View the Agenda ](https://events.stemconnector.com/2025-forum-agenda) **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. ![Forum logos 2025](https://events.stemconnector.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Forum%20logos%202025.png?width=485&height=132&name=Forum%20logos%202025.png "Forum logos 2025") 2025-11-17T13:00:00+0000 -0500 The countdown to this event is over! 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds [ Register ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-stem-innovation-forum-tickets-1474614233869?aff=oddtdtcreator) *Please note, registration for STEMconnector, Million Women Mentors and STEMx members is free. Please reach out to Kylie.Messier@STEMconnector.com or Heather Sherman at sherman@battelle.org for member registration promo codes. Members will receive 2 complimentary registrations.* **About the Forum ** ##### 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 Showacse 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 **2025 STEM Innovation Forum Learning Sessions** Learning Sessions are 40-minute, high-impact breakout conversations designed to inspire action. Presenters engage the audience through a 30-minute panel or presentation followed by interactive Q&A, offering attendees concrete tools, replicable practices, and fresh perspectives they can take back to their own organizations and communities. Learn more about these dynamic sessions by clicking the links below!  [ Learning Sessions (1) ](https://events.stemconnector.com/2025-forum-learning-sessions1) [ Learning Sessions (2) ](https://events.stemconnector.com/2025-forum-learning-sessions2) ![rural-stem-education](https://events.stemconnector.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rural-stem-education.jpeg?width=500&height=313&name=rural-stem-education.jpeg) ### Forum Site Visits As part of the STEM Innovation Forum, conference attendees will have the opportunity to join immersive site visits across Central Ohio. Each visit offers a unique look at innovation, workforce pathways, and community impact. [ Learn More ](https://events.stemconnector.com/2025-forum-site-visits) ![](https://events.stemconnector.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Junto%20screenshot.png?width=903&height=639&name=Junto%20screenshot.png) ### 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](https://thejuntohotel.com/), conveniently located across the street from the event venue. *Please note the room block at the Junto is now full.* Nearby hotels include: - [Holiday Inn](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/columbus/cmhet/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99618783&icdv=99618783&glat=META&qSlH=CMHET&qRms=1&qAdlt=2&qChld=0&qCiD=17&qCiMy=102025&qCoD=18&qCoMy=102025&qrtPt=119.00&setPMCookies=true&qSlRc=CSTN&qRtP=IDAPF&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=175%20East%20Town%20St,%20Columbus,%20OH,%20US&partnerVerification=false&userCountryCode=US&partnerTotalRateShown=140.42&userSelectedRatePlan=CSTNIDAPF&userDeviceType=desktop&userBookingWindow=145&adjustMonth=true&partnerClickType=hotel&hmGUID=5d4f0f74-6cab-4ced-9835-ae7935491782&partnerCurrencyCode=USD&partnerAdSite=mapresults&partnerRateShown=119.00&gclid=CjwKCAjwvO7CBhAqEiwA9q2YJRqX1xv_W8NvbJJe97VKUqRB03ggOopS7g8-0PogymcsqypGuZLwDhoCLUUQAvD_BwE&cm_mmc=hpa_paid_US_desktop_CMHET_mapresults_1_USD_2025-11-17_selected_12260711232__FALSE_CSTNIDAPF&gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY_o-h3sRe77a_i_h06hnzNSt&partnerDateType=selected&partnerAdType=paid&srb_u=1) - [Home2 Suites](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lckcoht-home2-suites-columbus-downtown/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HT-LCKCOHT&y_source=1_MTAwMzc5MzAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) - [Westin](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhwi-the-westin-great-southern-columbus/overview/) - [The Capital Suites](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhmd-the-capital-suites-hotel/overview/) - [The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhcs-the-plaza-hotel-columbus-at-capitol-square/overview/) [ Book Now ](https://thejuntohotel.com/book/#/booking/step-2?data=\('hFhd!'the-junto'~ae764dt784fs.~rFat!1~cn!0~cg.~alApo3co3gpD16BSTEM'~rn.\)Cry3rk3re.~rr*\)Cax!0~cy3ds!\('pe3ls3as3st*\)~myAse3ce3ne*\)*!null.9%5D3*~4%2FB'~7D%2F19!%5BA!false~B2025C%5D~D!'11Fs9\('%01FDCBA9743.*_) # Thank You to our Forum Sponsors ![ForumLogos-updated](https://events.stemconnector.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ForumLogos-updated.jpg?width=1000&height=302&name=ForumLogos-updated.jpg "ForumLogos-updated") ![Untitled-design](https://events.stemconnector.com/hubfs/Untitled-design.png) ### 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 ](https://events.stemconnector.com/hubfs/STEMconnector%20Innovation%20Forum%20_9.17.pdf) ### STEM Innovation Forum ![image005](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/image005.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=image005.png) ![image010](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/image010.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=image010.png) ![image003](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/image003.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=image003.png) ![IMG_4570](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/IMG_4570.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4570.png) ![IMG_4646](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/IMG_4646.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4646.png) ![IMG_4411](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/IMG_4411.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4411.png) ![StemX_DAY2_2023-9](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/StemX_DAY2_2023-9.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=StemX_DAY2_2023-9.png) ![StemX_2023-105](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/StemX_2023-105.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=StemX_2023-105.png) ![StemX_2023-143](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/StemX_2023-143.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=StemX_2023-143.png) ![IMG_0393](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/IMG_0393.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_0393.png) ![SAMB4792](https://20301836.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20301836/hubfs/SAMB4792.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=SAMB4792.png) [ Subscribe for Updates ](https://share.hsforms.com/1-Z8w0FyRRaWjXiFttt4xFQc34zw?__hstc=128237139.9881ae59bf10a65e6276cb3fd49f0d75.1746563452708.1750699892676.1750767761027.50&__hssc=128237139.1.1750767761027&__hsfp=3892574149) [ Contact us ](mailto:ted.wells@stemconnector.com) *"I really enjoyed the learning sessions and the keynote speakers. 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