Season 2

2026 STEM Fair

Enjoy some friendly competition!
Sunday, October 11, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Portland, Oregon — University Place Hotel

A brand-new program where students learn skills from sharing their projects in robotics, AI, cybersecurity, game development, and more.

High school students at the PNSQC STEM Fair with robotics, AI projects, and technology displays
Our Vision

Why We Created This

We believe every student deserves a chance to explore technology, share what they’ve built, and discover where it can take them. The best way to teach is to invite students to an energetic and safe space, and let them freely explore. We do not just host a fair, we build the space.

Promote Diversity in STEM Education

Build a Community That Inspires

Open Pathways from Curiosity to Career

The Experience

What to Expect

Opening & Keynotes

Kick off the afternoon with inspiring opening remarks and keynote speakers from the tech industry.

Robot Dance Competition

Watch student-built robots bust a move on stage. Creativity and technical skill take center stage.

Project Booths & Demos

Science-fair style booths where students show off AI, cybersecurity, gaming, and software projects to judges and visitors.

Sponsor Booths

Explore booths from tech companies and sponsors. Discover tools, career paths, and opportunities in STEM.

Fun Stuff

Interactive demos, hands-on activities, and surprises throughout the afternoon. This isn’t your typical conference!

Awards & Closing

The afternoon wraps up with a closing ceremony celebrating all participants.

Categories

Two Main Tracks

Robotics Track

Build a robot and make it dance! Students program their robots to perform choreographed routines judged on creativity, technical execution, and entertainment value.

Robot Dance Choreography Hardware + Software

AI & Software Tech Track

Science-fair style! Set up your booth, display your poster, and demo your project to judges and attendees. Whether it’s a trained AI model, a cybersecurity tool, a game you built, or anything in between.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Gaming Software Projects
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See It in Action

Highlights from 2025

Thank you to all the teams from the 2025 season who joined us from all over the world — here’s a look at what they built together.

Oregon Washington Dominican Republic Republic of The Congo Mauritius
Watch the 2025 Highlights Video

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Sponsors & Partners

Interested in supporting the next generation of STEM talent? Sponsor booths and partnership opportunities are available.

Become a Sponsor