The 17th annual Hawaii STEM Conference brings together students, teachers, and industry professionals across all six major Hawaiian islands for a 2-day immersive STEM experience. Hosted by STEMworks™, an education to workforce program by Maui Economic Development Board, this event features keynote speakers, hands-on professional development sessions, networking, on-site competitions, a STEM playground, and the always much-anticipated STEMMY awards!

Like paddlers in a waʻa (canoe) navigating uncertain waters, this year’s conference theme, “Navigating Change,” encourages students to look inward to discover their unique strengths and passions to contribute meaningfully to their community. In times of change, each of our talents become essential pieces for a larger collective journey, requiring both self-reflection and collaborative action. When we understand our own role and work in unison with others, we can steer toward a brighter future for Hawaiʻi. Through hands-on sessions led by professionals in fields including health care, engineering, computer science, entrepreneurship, agriculture, and much more, attendees will leave inspired by their memorable experience.