The stemKA conference gathers experts, educators, and enthusiasts from the STEM fields with the goal of promoting STEM education through the exchange of experiences, innovative approaches, and best practice examples. The program includes workshops, lectures, and panel discussions for students and teachers, and this year, the conference takes on an international character with lectures by renowned scientists from the region. The conference contributes to the tourist promotion of Karlovac as an educational and conference center, highlighting its excellent geographical and transportation position.
The main goals of the conference are the promotion of STEM, raising awareness about STEM, providing access to the latest tools and techniques, fostering collaboration between education and industry, and inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers. It also supports teachers in improving pedagogical methods and emphasizes the importance of STEM for local development and the economy.
Famous names from the STEM field have participated in previous conferences, and cooperation has been established with prestigious institutions and associations, with stemKA continuing to grow and position Karlovac as a key location for STEM education and collaboration. The initial organizers of the conference were teachers from Grabrik Elementary School and Karlovac Gymnasium, making these two institutions the founders of the conference, while later partners included the Nikola Tesla Experience Center and Kino Edison.
