2024 STEM Conferences We’re Excited About

Catch 1st Maker Space at upcoming 2024 conferences—join us to connect, learn, and explore makerspace innovations.
2024 STEM Conferences 1st Maker Space Education

We’re excited to kick off the new year and participate in several conferences during the first half of 2024. We’ll present at each conference below and would love for you to join us!

Upcoming Conferences

Indiana STEM Education Conference 
January 11th

  • 50+ STEM presentations
  • Networking with STEM education vendors
  • Professional Growth Points for teachers
  • We’ll be there, come see us at our booth!
  • Join us for our training sessions (STEW 279):
    • 10:10 am – Meet Dash, Your Friendly Coding Companion in STEM Education
    • 11:40 am – Mine an Asteroid with TeacherGeek Electromagnetic Crane

HASTI & ICTM State Conference
February 18-20th

  • 100+ presentations and workshops
  • Networking with STEM education vendors
  • Teacher give-away room for new teachers
  • We’ll be there, come see us at our booth!
  • Join us for our training sessions (Feb 19th):
    • 10 am – Engineering Hydraulic Claws
    • 2 pm – Mine an Asteroid with TeacherGeek Electromagnetic Crane

EduFab Fab Educators Summit

January 26th
Virtual
Registration Open

An international virtual conference for educators using digital fabrication equipment in their classrooms and community centers. With breakout sessions, interactive discussions, and more, it is a great way to connect with people across the globe who are catalyzing learning in makerspaces & STEM labs for K-12.

1st Maker Space will present on Project Based Learning (PBL) in the makerspace. 


STEM Con & Beyond 2024

April 5-7th
Virtual
Registration Open Jan. 10th.  

A three-day, online professional development conference where elementary & secondary teachers engage in live and pre-recorded training on a wide range of STEM topics.
Sessions aim to meet teachers where they are (literally & figuratively) to help them implement rigorous, innovative, and standards­ STEM lessons.

Throughout the conference, teachers gain access to video training, live panels, and interviews with the presenters and special guests. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to interact with presenters to have their questions answered and to engage in discussion. 

1st Maker Space will be presenting on Tinkercad.

International Society for Technology and Education Conference
June 23rd-26th

ISTELive is one of the world’s most comprehensive EdTech events, attended by a global contingent of education leaders, teachers, coaches, librarians/media specialists, and more. With nearly 1,000 sessions presented by international experts, you’ll immediately get practical strategies you can implement in your school or community. 
You’ll also have a chance to connect with a global community of passionate educators excited to help you learn, grow, and succeed year-round.

1st Maker Space will be presenting on SELling Design Thinkers Using Bloxels. 

Ready to take your STEM program to the next level?

At 1st Maker Space, we’re on a mission to empower children to learn through doing. We believe that by providing makerspaces and engaging hands-on curriculum, we’re helping students discover a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team is eager and ready to help you get started with a makerspace. Let’s discuss how we can support your organization in reaching its goals! From providing equipment and supplies to helping you develop a comprehensive makerspace strategy, we have the experience and expertise necessary to make it happen.

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Bri Wagner

Education Solution Specialist

Bri Wagner brings a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and nine years of classroom teaching experience to her role at 1st Maker Space. A former Teacher of the Year Award recipient, Bri is passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire student success. She understands the impact that innovative instruction and meaningful classroom resources can have on student achievement and is dedicated to partnering with educators to bring high-quality STEM solutions into classrooms. Bri is committed to empowering teachers and helping students develop the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills they need to thrive.