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I programmed my robot to pick that ball up!

Use this cardboard microscope to check out a Honey Bee’s hind leg! 

Check-out my story about the first African woman astronaut to go to Mars!

Playing math games at the library was fun!

The above could all be sparked by STEMtastic Adventures. So how do we get there? 

As a start, please join us for the STEMtastic Adventures! Africa Symposium which will bring together policymakers and practitioners from Ministries of Education, donors, research institutions, and other non- and for-profit organizations from across Africa and beyond. 

The mEducation Alliance is collaborating with regional partners, the Centre for Mathematics, and Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) and AUDA-NEPAD to host this event designed to share good practices, explore evidence-driven and innovative approaches for STEM instruction, and to form the basis for exciting new collaborations.

As Africa continues to experience rapid population growth, urbanization, and technological advancement, the demand for a workforce proficient in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines has never been higher. For example, in Kenya, the host country of this Symposium, the government has prioritized STEM education as part of its Vision 2030 and Digital Economy Blueprint to address an urgent need to enhance educational opportunities, especially for underrepresented and marginalized communities.

The mEducation Alliance (mEA) and our members are committed to strengthening educational ecosystems to bring wondrous learning opportunities to those in low-resource contexts. Because of its centrality for global and national development, we’ve previously organized two global Symposia on STEM education in 2023 and 2024.  This will be our first regional Symposia, with another being held for the Pacific Islands in Fiji from September 9 – 11th, 2025:-)

Have something STEMtastic to share? Please consider submiting a presentation proposal.

Interested in attending the event as a general participant (not a presenter)? We are accepting general attendee requests on a rolling basis. 

Registration is free for all African nationals residing on the continent and working for African organizations based in Africa.

To help cover essential event costs and ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees, international and non-African participants are required to pay a registration fee of $600 USD per person, with a limited number of discounted tickets available at $300 USD, subject to review.

Event Features

Objectives

The Symposium will focus on the following key objectives:

  • Explore Innovative STEM Education Approaches that enhance STEM learning in both formal and informal settings.

  • Strengthen Regional and International Collaborations to address STEM education challenges across Africa.

  • Promote Equity in STEM Education by ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for underrepresented groups.

  • Foster Sustainable Development through STEM by leveraging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to drive long-term impact.

Target Audience

The Symposium will bring together a diverse array of leading thinkers, activists, and implementers, including:

  • Government and Policy Representatives
  • International and Regional Organizations
  • Technology and Innovation Experts
  • Foundations and Non-/For-Profit Institutions
  • Researchers, Teachers, and Students

Symposium highlights

  • Engaging presentations across diverse STEM literacy tracks
  • Ample networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities
  • Coding and Robotics Showcase
  • “Dolphin Tank” pitch sessions with STEM education app developers
  • STEM Education Village with exhibitors — and food! 
  • Play spaces for tech and non-tech STEM games
  • Research spotlight sessions
  • Facilitated dialogues with Ministry of Education officials & STEM funders
  • STEM game giveaways!
  • Featured sessions by mEducation Alliance members

Event Tracks & Sponsorship

Event Tracks

The event will feature tracks centered on key themes shaping STEM education and innovation in Africa, including:

  • Accessibility with Limited Resources
  • AI and Emerging Technologies
  • Conservation & Climate Education
  • #InspirationSTEM Girls
  • Mathical Thinking
  • Foundational Learning
  • Youth Entrepreneurship / Employability
  • Teacher Empowerment
  • Policy and Funding
  • Supporting Learners with Disabilities

These tracks will form the foundation for dynamic presentations, workshops, and discussions throughout the symposium.

Track Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Track sponsorship is available as part of our tiered sponsorship options. We invite organizations to adopt one of the track themes listed above or propose a track that aligns with their interests and expertise.

Sponsorship

To successfully host the conference, we are seeking partnerships with like-minded organizations, donors, and sponsors interested in supporting STEM education in Africa. Opportunities for collaboration include:

  • Sponsorship Packages: Choose from Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers, with benefits like track co-hosting, branding, speaking slots, and exclusive networking access.
  • Track Sponsorships: Shape event content and bring in dynamic presenters. 
  • Travel Sponsorships: Support travel for Ministry of Education representatives and young professionals.
  • Programmatic Partnerships: Co-host workshops, innovation showcases, and interactive sessions. 
  • Media and Communications Partnerships: Help expand our reach through media and digital platforms.

Symposium sponsors enjoy prominent recognition and access to unique networking opportunities throughout the event. Join us in developing the 2025 STEMtastic Adventures! Africa Symposium program. Together, we can create a transformative event that advances STEM education in Africa.

For further inquiries, partnership opportunities, and registration details, please contact us at [email protected]

Sponsorship Information Package

The Mobiles for Education (mEducation) Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on the evidence-driven and sustainable role of technology in education to advance quality educational outcomes. Initially formed in 2010, the mEducation Alliance is a unique, multi-stakeholder convening platform for government and donor policymakers, other investors, researchers, and practitioners to work together, particularly in lower-resource, developing country contexts. For more information about the Alliance, including about our signature activities, visit the organization web page. Read Full Disclosure and Policy Statement Here

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Jax Chaudhry

Jax Chaudhry leads Project Invent, a national nonprofit that empowers youth with future ready mindsets for individual success and global impact, through invention. Originally from the Southside of Chicago, Jax loves working with students, families and partners to ensure every student can attain success as they define it. For more than 10 years, she has worked with elementary schools, high schools, education nonprofits and led regional teams and operations to ensure student success.

Michael Leventhal

Kenneth Y T Lim operates at the intersection of neuroergonomics, the learning scienceMichael Leventhal is co-founder of RobotsMali, a pedagogical and AI4D laboratory and STEM education center in Bamako, Mali. RobotsMali has trained thousands of students from elementary school to high school in computer science, robotics, and artificial intelligence, coached national robotics teams that have won 32 medals in international competitions, and developed technologies using AI and robotics for the social and economic development of Mali. Before becoming an educator in Mali, Michael worked as a technologist in Silicon Valley.s, and cognitive psychology. In 2023, he and his team were identified by UNESCO to share their work on the affordances of Generative AI for meaningful teaching and learning, during UNESCO’s first annual flagship event Digital Learning Week, international forum on the implications of Generative AI for education, in the session on ‘Preparing students and teachers for responsible use of AI’.

Enouce Ndeche

Enouce Ndeche is the founder and Director of Vijana Amani Pamoja ,VAP a community scheme based in Nairobi Kenya that uses the power and the popularity of the game of soccer/football as a catalyst for social, educational and economic empowerment.Enouce holds a degree in sociology from Egerton university and he is also the 2020 individual award recipient “Diversity and Inclusion Eminent Leader Award Enouce is also a certified Sports Philanthropy and Executive, George Washington University and is a 2023 Gratitude Network fellow.

Kenneth Y T Lim

Kenneth Y T Lim operates at the intersection of neuroergonomics, the learning sciences, and cognitive psychology. In 2023, he and his team were identified by UNESCO to share their work on the affordances of Generative AI for meaningful teaching and learning, during UNESCO’s first annual flagship event Digital Learning Week, international forum on the implications of Generative AI for education, in the session on ‘Preparing students and teachers for responsible use of AI’.