What is the National Youth STEM Summit?
Returning in 2025, the National Youth STEM Summit is an exclusive three-day conference-style event specifically designed to help you smash your study goals and secure your dream job.
The program boasts a diverse range of sessions, including:
- Keynote presentations from some of Australia’s foremost STEM leaders
- Panel discussions exploring a range of topics, disciplines, and study and career pathways
- Workshops that offer practical strategies to help you thrive in your studies and/or career
- Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and key government, industry and academic professionals
Who can attend the Summit?
The Summit is designed for people aged 18+ who are currently pursuing tertiary studies and training or are in the early stages of their careers. However, we also welcome individuals outside this scope to attend if they feel the conference may benefit them.
Access and Equity support is available
In 2024, the National Youth Science Forum was proud to welcome 21 scholars to the program. These delegates received Access and Equity scholarships thanks to the generous support of a range of sponsor organisations.
In 2025 the National Youth Science Forum is committed to continuing to support disadvantaged individuals to attend the Summit. If you meet any of the criteria listed below, we encourage you to explore our Access and Equity Scholarships when applications open:
- from remote or regional areas,
- from a low socio-economic background,
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,
- LGBTQIA+,
- from any other backgrounds that might need support.
Why should I attend the Summit?
Wondering why you should attend the Summit? Dive into some of our 2024 delegate testimonials below.
“I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) STEM Summit, where I connected with amazing delegates from across Australia, all passionate about various STEM fields. My highlight of the program was undoubtedly Dr. Cathy Foley’s keynote lecture, where she spoke about Australia’s future in STEM and the critical steps we need to take to address global challenges like climate change. It was truly inspiring. I was also honored to meet Dr. Foley in person at the NYSF’s 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Parliament House. A truly unforgettable experience!” – Zeb, 2024 National Youth STEM Summit delegate.
“I made so many connections with absolutely incredible and inspiring people over the course of the Summit that, by the end of the Summit, connecting with other people had become my favourite part.” – Julia, 2024 National Youth STEM Summit delegate.
“So fortunate to have been a part of this incredible experience both as a young Indigenous Woman and as an aspiring academic. A jam packed weekend of inspiring panels and equally fantastic peers. I most certainly would recommend and hope to return in future.” – Stacey, 2024 National Youth STEM Summit delegate.
“It was such an amazing opportunity to engage with other youth exploring STEM degrees and hear about potential career paths in STEM. As a law and science student, I’ve often wondered what a career path that utilised both degrees would look like for me, and having the ability to talk to employers and companies about what it could look like for me has fuelled my passion for both my degrees.” – Leah-Cherie, 2024 National Youth STEM Summit delegate.
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I’m interested in sponsoring the 2025 National Youth STEM Summit
If you’re a government, industry, or academic organisation that is interested in hearing more about sponsorship opportunities at the 2025 National Youth STEM Summit, please contact us at partnerships@nysf.edu.au.