Come and meet the inspiring scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians behind some of today’s coolest ideas and innovations!
A celebration that is designed to engage and inspire the whole whānau and community, for children, young people, and adults!
Engage
Take part in hands on experiments and demonstrations, from the coolest cutting edge technology to some amazing science and innovative engineering.
Inspire
Meet some amazing people working in STEM and changing the world with their awesome skills and expertise.
Develop
Learn how you can follow in the footsteps of your STEM heroes by meeting the companies and organisations who are responsible for bringing these innovations to life.
If you are interested in taking part in the event as a speaker, exhibitor, or workshop provider, please get in touch with us.
What's On
Here's a small selection of the exciting things you can expect to see and do during the festival...
more exhibitors to be confirmed...
Fringe events
Alongside the main festival day, we are planning on bringing a series of supporting fringe events.
Challenge Day
Designed for primary and secondary school aged children and the home-schooled community.
More details coming soon…
STEM Debates
Open debates with homegrown and international high profile STEM champions and advocates.
More details coming soon…
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Tauranga STEM Festival is about celebrating and showcasing STEM, in particular the inspirational and innovative work that is happening in our City and on our very doorstep and our immediate region.
Our amazing friends and supporters
STEMFest relies on the help and support of our volunteering team and friends without whom this event couldn't happen.
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STEMFest is coming to Tauranga!
Saturday 12th October 2019. Come and meet the inspiring scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians behind some of today’s coolest ideas and innovations! A celebration that is designed to engage and inspire the whole whānau and community, for children, young people, and adults. Subscribe to our mailing list to be...
Main Day – Maths Craft NZ
Maths Craft New Zealand is a non-profit initiative founded in 2016 and run by mathematicians Dr Jeanette McLeod and Dr Phil Wilson together with the rest of the Maths Craft Team. We are passionate about engaging the public with mathematics through craft. Our aim is to show young and...
Main Day – House of Science
House of Science is passionate about inspiring young New Zealanders’ interest in science through tangible learning experiences. We are a charitable trust providing quality science resources to schools and professional learning for teachers to promote positive engagement with science in all its forms.
Marketplace
STEM Marketplace will be a maker environment to buy and sell innovative ideas, bringing you all the cool STEM products and goodies to help people of all ages in their STEM adventure. If you are interested in bringing your products to the festival, please contact us for more information.
Dirty Science Experiments
Take part in slime making, exploring non-newtonian fluids with corn starch and getting messy with experiments! Roll up your sleeves and get tucked in. Adults need to be supervised by a responsible child.
Location
Tauranga is located in the beautiful coastal Bay of Plenty in the North Island.
Basestation, 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
Air New Zealand flies daily to Tauranga and offers direct flights to and from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Tauranga Airport is located about 10 minutes from Tauranga city centre and seven minutes from central Mt Maunganui.