Attend the premier STEAM conference of the year!
Join NASA & SAIC
as they collaborate to bring scientists, technologists, government and business leaders, artists, entrepreneurs and visionaries from across the globe to connect and exchange best practices for a diverse and connected world.
OCTOBER 11-15 | ORLANDO, FL USA
Marriott World Center
2023 Theme: Women in STEAM Powering the Metaverse
About the Summit
Our conference is intentionally multigender and multicultural, taking great care to have representation from a multitude of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We invite highly educated, innovative, and tech-savvy professionals to join us as we spotlight successful thought leaders and share important keys that will open doors for current and future leaders to ensure that the sky is no longer the limit for women or humankind.
Who Should Attend:
- Industry leaders and executives driving technological advancements
- Aspiring professionals looking to explore and network in the tech industry
- Government officials and policymakers interested in technology and innovation
- Educators and researchers in STEAM disciplines
- Professionals in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Experts Across Four Tracks
From Vision to Reality: A Simulation-Based Approach to Design
This track will explore how leaders across multiple industries are using model-based engineering and how advancements in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and machine learning (ML) are driving innovation across the globe. We will go from vision to reality as participants gain insights into the tools, techniques and approaches that will become the best practices of the Metaverse.
Navigating to Net Zero: Digital Solutions for Our Changing Planet
This track will bring together experts from environmental science, policy, digital innovation, and more to explore how we might leverage immersive technologies as we work toward a net-zero carbon future. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how the Metaverse intersects with environmental sustainability along with its cultural, economic and physical impacts.
Bridging Imagination and Innovation: How Tech is Transforming Arts & Entertainment
The convergence of media, pop culture and technology has created undeniable opportunities (and certain risks) for arts and entertainment in the Metaverse. From the creation of special effects for film production and audio engineering for music production to AR/VR tools for e-gaming and social media platforms, we’ll dive into the tech that will pave the way for a new, emerging reality – virtual, augmented or otherwise.
High-Tech Health: Transforming the Changing Landscape to Benefit Humanity’s Well-Being
The pandemic illuminated how working in a remote-only environment can disrupt mental and physical health. Workshops in this track will investigate technologies that power wellness, from detecting early disease with metabolic markers to restoring nutrient-rich soil, ensuring that food brought to the table supports optimum mental and physical well-being.
Security Strategies for a world where everything is hackable
As virtual environments evolve and expand, there is a pressing need to address risks and contemplate ways to ensure safe environments. What are the threats? How do we detect and handle malicious activity? What is the role of legislation and law enforcement in virtual environments? These are just a few of the questions we will tackle as we attempt to balance privacy with innovation.
Attend this Community Breakfast Event
Tuesday, February 27 2024 7:30 am
Cybersecurity Breakfast: Part 1
Join us for an engaging breakfast conversation with our esteemed panelists as we delve into the world of enterprise security and its relation to cybersecurity, analytics, and machine learning. Our seasoned cyber defense experts will share their insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of enterprise security. From ransomware to targeted attacks on key companies, the attack surface is broad and includes email security, endpoint security, network security, industrial IoT attacks, and more. The discussion will cover tips, traps, and best practices for defenders. Our panelists will also reveal how they sift through the deluge of data to uncover valuable nuggets of information.
The panel will be moderated by Carol Ann Dykes Logue, the Programs & Operations Director for the University of Central Florida Innovation Districts & Incubation Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
Location: Grand Ballroom 7
Tuesday, February 27 2024 8:30 am
Cybersecurity Breakfast: Part 2
The cybersecurity of a nation is unlike anything else. The attack surface is almost unbounded, and the resources of the adversary are almost unlimited as well. These attacks are often pinpoint targeted along the critical supply chain. In this session, we’ll delve into the current state of Nation State Security and look forward to 2035 with an eye to further progression of Quantum Computing in cryptography, forward secrecy, Deep Fakes, and attacks on mission-critical systems from Air Traffic Controllers to Financial systems of a nation. We will explore what cyber resiliency means in such boundless cases and whether decentralization is a solution or anathema in these situations.
The panel will be moderated by Carol Ann Dykes Logue, the Programs & Operations Director for the University of Central Florida Innovation Districts & Incubation Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
Location: Grand Ballroom 7
Meet a Few of Our Experts
Four Ways to Participate
This will be a conference you don’t want to miss.
Attend
Gain valuable insights from successful thought leaders shaping the future of technology.
Speak
Exchange knowledge and best practices with professionals across a wide variety of industries.
Volunteer
Make connections, gain experience and get free or discounted admission to the conference.
Sponsor
Connect with a diverse network of highly educated, innovative, and tech-savvy professionals.
What to Expect
Industry Leading Speakers
Our conference will feature a lineup of industry-leading speakers who are at the forefront of technological innovation, bringing their expertise and insights to inspire and empower attendees.
Expo Booths & Networking
The Powering the Metaverse STEAM conference offers exhibitor booths and a dynamic networking expo, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to connect with leading companies, explore partnerships, and discover innovative products and services.
Exciting Events & Great Venue
The Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida, our chosen event venue, offers a wonderful combination of luxurious accommodations, state-of-the-art facilities, and a convenient location, providing a perfect setting for attendees to learn and play.
NASA Kennedy Space Center Tour & FIRST Robotics Expo
As a bonus, attendees can enhance their experience by visiting the renowned NASA Kennedy Space Center for an interactive tour; and cheer on the next generation of STEAM professionals as students showcase their ingenuity in the FIRST Robotics competition, immersing themselves in the cutting-edge world of science and technology.
Plan Your Visit
Nearest Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Marriott World Center Orlando
8701 World Center Dr,
Orlando, FL 32821
Resort Amenities
- Nine Distinctive restaurants & lounges
- Recently redesigned 18-hole championship golf course with island green
- Full service spa
- 24 Hr. Fitness Center
- Pool Cabanas, Zero Entry 576 ft Lazy River & Slide Tower
Nearby Attractions
- Disney World
- Discovery Cove
- Epcot Center
- Shopping
- Restaurants
