STEMtastic Adventures! Americas Symposium

5-7 April 2027

Mova, the Teacher Innovation Center of the Medellín Department of Education, Medellín, Colombia

Join us in a gathering of STEMtastic education champions from across The Americas!

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Event Overview

The mEducation Alliance(mEA) and our regional partners are convening the STEMtastic Adventures! Americas Symposium.

The event will unite more than 300 policymakers, practitioners, donors, researchers, private-sector partners, and youth innovators to exchange ideas, examine what works in STEM education particularly in low-resource environments, and build partnerships.

Our STEMtastic Adventures! Symposium will be practical, playful, and participatory, offering attendees hands-on learning, actionable insights, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.

This inaugural symposium will spotlight innovative, inclusive, and scalable approaches to STEM education in both formal and informal settings.

Presentation Proposals

Do you have a story to tell about propelling learners on STEMtastic Adventures?

We want to hear from you! Submit a presentation proposal to share your ideas, experiences, and innovations in STEM learning.

Registration Fees

The general registration fee is $375 USD per person, with a limited number of discounted tickets available at $100 USD, subject to review.

Interested in Being A General Attendee?

mEA events are invite-only. Please complete the General Attendee application if you would like to be considered for participation. The deadline to submit your application is Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Objectives

The Symposium will focus on four key objectives:

Showcasing Innovative STEM Education Approaches
Strengthening Regional and Global Collaboration
Promoting equity in STEM education
Advancing Sustainable Development through STEM

Important Dates

Call for Presentation Proposals Opens – 4 May 2026
Preliminary Deadline for Presentation Proposals – 27 November 2026
General Symposium – 5th – 7th April 2027

Event Tracks

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

AI, Coding, Robotics, and other Tech Tools
Conservation Education
Inclusive STEM Education
InspirationSTEM Girls
Mathical Thinking
Youth STEM Leadership
STEM Policy and Financing
Supporting Marginalized Learners
Teacher Empowerment

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 supporting STEM education initiatives.
Technology and Innovation Experts including companies, researchers, innovators, and startups.
Foundations and Non-/For-Profit Institutions driving initiatives in STEM education
Researchers, Teachers, and Students working to empower the next generation of STEM leaders.

Symposium Highlights

The 2027 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 Marketplace & Innovator Showcase
Networking and Roundtables to spark partnerships
Play Spaces for Tech and Non-Tech STEM Games celebrating experiential learning

A Special Thank You to Our Early Sponsors!

Become an Event Sponsor

Partner with us to champion STEM Education in the Americas!

The STEMtastic Adventures! Americas 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 our Regional and Global 2025 Symposia!

Testimonies from 2025 Symposia Attendees

The mEducation Alliance Global Symposium reaffirmed the sector’s unwavering commitment to collaboration and systems-level approaches that strengthen learning for all. For Team RESPECT™, it underscored the urgency of advancing open-source, interoperable solutions as part of a digital public infrastructure for education. What stood out most was the collaboration across ministries, innovators, and development partners — a shared commitment to building resilient education systems that adapt to change while keeping the learner at the center.

It was one of the most inspiring events I’ve ever attended in the global education space! The 15th Annual Marvelous Education Alliance Symposium was full of learning, sharing, and connecting with passionate people working to make education better for everyone. I met so many incredible individuals — open, collaborative, and eager to exchange ideas that truly shape the future of learning. This was my first mEducation Alliance event, and definitely not the last. I’m excited for many more opportunities to learn from others’ journeys and contribute to our shared mission of improving education for all. The programme was packed but actually didn’t feel overwhelming, everyone being pretty good about time keeping on the whole! It was great to be in such a positive space with a format which allowed for short presentations but also for meaningful questions and dialogue, and where what I heard sparked so many ideas and further questions – for me personally, and in terms of thinking for Mwabu. I enjoyed every minute.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to take part in the 2025 mEducation Alliance Symposium — a gathering of passionate educators, innovators, and advocates committed to ensuring that learning continues, even in the most difficult circumstances. Together with my colleague Haneen Khalaf from Learning Upgrade, I shared Sahar Education’s Secret Scholar Online Program, which provides Afghan women and girls with safe, digital access to education. In a world where classrooms have been taken away, technology has become a bridge to possibility, hope, and empowerment. The Symposium was an inspiring space of collaboration and shared purpose — a powerful reminder that education is not just about lessons, but about resilience, courage, and the unbreakable will to learn.

The mEducation Alliance Symposium was an incredible opportunity to share my research on Inner Infrastructure — the inner workings of thought, decision-making, and character that determine whether learning leads to action. The discussions were deeply engaging, with participants reflecting on what truly moves people to act — from curiosity and courage to encouragement and the freedom to fail. I left inspired by the shared realization that learning transforms lives only when it inspires action.

It was wonderful reconnecting with friends and fellow changemakers at the mEducation Alliance Symposium in D.C.! Having attended the very first conference 15 years ago, it was inspiring to see how this community continues to grow and innovate. Despite the challenges facing global education, so many amazing people are still advancing EdTech solutions to ensure every learner has access to quality education. I’m grateful to be on this journey together.

What struck me most across these conferences was how they created space not just for authentic human connection, but also for good-faith challenge that pushes the education development community toward greater improvement and excellence. It was powerful to witness so many such moments. I left with a renewed appreciation for how diverse, deeply committed, and rich in expertise this community is — and a stronger motivation to keep contributing to the collective effort of making EdTech more equitable, effective, and future-ready for all children. I’m excited to drive forward the collaborations sparked at these events and turn them into meaningful action!

The mEducation Alliance Symposium was a powerful reminder of why this work matters — a week filled with meaningful conversations, inspiring collaborators, and a shared refusal to accept the status quo in education. One line that stayed with me summed it up perfectly: “There’s no good educational outcome if you’re making the learner stressed or not valued.” This community embodies that truth — that real learning begins with connection, belonging, and purpose.