Virginia Region 5 STEM Ecosystem
September 21, 2026 | JMU Festival Conference Center
About the Summit
The Region 5 STEM Ecosystem Summit is a one-day event designed to bring together educators, business and industry leaders, workforce partners, higher education, informal STEM providers, community organizations, and students to strengthen STEM education and workforce development across our region.
Through inspiring presentations and collaborative discussions, participants will build connections, share ideas, and identify priorities that will guide the future work of the Region 5 STEM Ecosystem.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to STEM stakeholders across Region 5, including:
- K-12 educators and administrators
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) leaders
- Higher education faculty and staff
- Business and industry representatives
- Workforce development professionals
- Informal and out-of-school STEM education providers
- Community organizations and nonprofit partners
- Government and economic development representatives
What to Expect
Morning: plant the seeds
Hear from regional leaders through a series of engaging TED Talk-style presentations highlighting innovative STEM programs, successful partnerships, workforce initiatives, and promising practices from across Region 5.
Featured Presenters:
- Virginia Workforce Development
- STEM Business and Industry
- K–12 STEM Education
- Informal STEM Education
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Out-of-School Learning
- Afternoon: build the system
Participants will join facilitated breakout sessions to explore themes including:
- Access and Equity
- Partnership Infrastructure
- Teacher Capacity
- Student Pathways
- Communication and Resource Sharing
- Data for Continuous Improvement
High school students will participate in their own breakout group and later join alongside regional leaders, ensuring student perspectives help inform future initiatives.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Location: JMU Festival Conference Center. 1301 Carrier Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Time: 9am to 3:30pm
Cost: Free!!
Registration is required to attend and due to limited space you may receive a confirmation email at a later date.
Students must be nominated and selected students will be notified.
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