The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students, attracting over 3,500 members and attendees from the United States and Canada, and as far away as Alaska and Hawai’i.

The annual AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development! Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, professionals, tribal nations and tribal enterprises, universities, corporations, and government agencies.

The National Conference works towards achieving the AISES mission by providing students and professionals access to career pathways, professional and leadership development, research, and networking that also meaningfully incorporates Indigenous culture into this signature event. Take advantage of the unparalleled opportunity to connect and network with conference participants who have a passion for STEM and who want to discover and learn with the most influential people and institutions about STEM. The National Conference is designed to have something for everyone – whether you are exploring AISES for the first time, starting your AISES journey, or continuing your journey as a national conference expert.

Highlights Include:

• Largest college and career fair in Indian Country
• Research competitions
• Multi-sessions and multi-tracks in STEM, business, research and educator topics
• Impressive keynote speakers
• Opening and closing ceremonies
• Student awards ceremony
• Networking suites
• Talking Circles
• Traditional Powwow and Indigenous Artisan Marketplace
• STEM Activity Day
• hackAISES (hackathon)

For 46 years, the AISES National Conference has provided:

• STEM career pathway awareness and exploration
• Professional development skill-building workshops
• Career and community leadership development sessions
• Research education, training, exchange and dissemination
• Networking
• Mentorship
• Career, internship and academic opportunities
• Pathways for integrating STEM research and careers with Indigenous culture and identity
• Interactions with Native elders and cultural ceremonies to motivate and empower Indigenous students and professionals to persist and excel in their STEM studies and careers