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STEMtastic Adventures! Africa

21 - 24 July 2026

Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Nairobi, Kenya

Background Note
Presentation Proposal Form
General Attendee Application
Attendee Welcome Packet
Official Kenya Tourism Page
Sponsorship Information

Event Overview

Building on the tremendous success of the 2025 STEMtastic Adventures! Africa Symposium, the mEducation Alliance (mEA) — in continued collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) — is proud to convene the 2026 STEMtastic Adventures! Africa Symposium edition from 21 – 24 July 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.

The 2025 Symposium marked a milestone in advancing STEM education across Africa. From the vibrant halls of CEMASTEA to the lush trails of Oloolua Forest, more than 600 attendees from 30+ countries came together to share ideas, innovations, and evidence-based practices shaping the continent’s STEM future. With participation from 90+ organizations, 150+ presenters, and 18+ African Ministries of Education, it provided a powerful platform for collaboration, dialogue, and inspiration.

The 2026 edition will build directly on this momentum — scaling proven innovations, celebrating African leadership in STEM, and deepening partnerships that drive equitable, high-impact learning opportunities across the continent.

There will be a registration fee associated with this event. Be on the lookout for this and more details!

Objectives

The Symposium will focus on four key objectives:

  1. Showcasing Innovative STEM Education Approaches

  2. Strengthening Regional and Global Collaboration

  3. Promoting equity in STEM education

  4. Advancing Sustainable Development through STEM

Important Dates

  • Call for Presentation Proposals Opens – 15th November 2025
  • Preliminary Deadline for Presentation Proposals – 28th February 2026
  • STEM Village & Pre-Symposium Workshops – 21st July 2026
  • General Symposium – 22nd – 23rd July 2026
  • Networking in the Wild – 24th July 2026

Event Tracks

The event will feature tracks 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

Target Audience

The Symposium will bring together a diverse community of leading thinkers, practitioners, and changemakers, including:

  • Government and Policy Representatives shaping national STEM agendas.
  • International and Regional Organizations advancing STEM education across Africa.
  • Technology and Innovation Experts driving digital and practical solutions for STEM learning.
  • Foundations and For-/Non-Profit Institutions supporting scalable STEM education initiatives.
  • Researchers, Teachers, and Students building the next generation of STEM talent.

Symposium Highlights

The 2026 Symposium will feature an engaging mix of sessions designed to inspire learning and collaboration, including:

  • Project Spotlight Sessions on impactful STEM initiatives
  • Keynotes and Panels with leading voices in STEM education
  • Hands-on Workshops for practical skill-building
  • A vibrant STEM Education Village & Innovator Showcase
  • Networking and Roundtables to spark partnerships
  • Play Spaces for STEM Games celebrating experiential learning

Partner with us to champion STEM Education in Africa

The STEMtastic Adventures! Africa organizing committee invites organizations, donors, and partners to support this important event.

Opportunities for collaboration include:

  • Sponsorship Packages: Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers with benefits such as co-creating and hosting Symposia tracks, branding visibility, speaking slots, and access to exclusive networking events.
  • Programmatic Partnerships: Collaboration with for- and non-profit organizations to co-host workshops and innovation showcases
  • Media and Communications Partners: Engagement with media outlets and digital platforms to amplify the reach and impact of the Symposium.

For inquiries, partnership opportunities, or registration details, please contact: medalliance@meducationalliance.org.

Highlights from the 2025 Symposium!

Testimonies from 2025 Symposium Attendees

As an attendee and presenter at STEMtastic Adventures! Africa, I found the experience both inspiring and meaningful. What truly stood out was the diverse range of people and organizations we engaged with, each with their unique interests and perspectives on STEM. This variety created a dynamic and rich environment where knowledge-sharing became a two-way street. The open exchanges sparked insightful discussions and highlighted the importance of collaboration across different sectors to advance STEM
Jackline Irina MwambereSeaVuria
I liked the Innovative ways that different initiatives are applying to improve STEM and literacy for those in need in Africa and beyond. Participation by many African Ministries of Education. Fantastic planning and management!
Dorcas WepukhuluProgramme Specialist, Saide

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’.