2026 Alamo STEM Ecosystem Educator Conference
The Alamo STEM Ecosystem Professional Development Conference is an annual event for San Antonio-area teachers and pre-service teachers (hosted every February). San Antonio is a city rich in STEM-related organizations which provide innovative and relevant resources for teachers. The conference goal is to provide access to and information about these innovative resources through a free, one-day conference specifically for teachers at all career stages. The Alamo STEM Ecosystem is pleased to announce the 2026 Conference will be 100% in-person, hosted by Northeast Lakeview College.
Volunteer or Donate
Please contact us if you are interested in donating your time or resources towards this great cause! Our Alamo STEM Ecosystem is current accepting donations for door prizes, snacks, and educator resources and materials to share at the event. Please email our ASE Co-Lead, Dr. Stephanie Garcia at Stephanie.Garcia@IDRA.org
Keynote & Schedule
Ryan Saavedra
CEO & Founder, Alt-Bionics
Ryan holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a dual focus in control systems and electromyographic interfaces. Alt-Bionics is the realization of his vision for a brighter, technologically centered future. Ryan has spent over eight years immersed in the bionics sector and has a strong understanding of the industry’s nuances and potential. He has melded his technical expertise with a passion for harnessing technology to improve the lives of others. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys rock climbing, tinkering, cooking and watching movies.
About Alt-Bionics
The mission of Alt-Bionics is to revolutionize the field of prosthetics and humanoid robotics by providing advanced and accessible bionic hands, enhancing the quality of life for amputees and advancing the capabilities of humanoid robots.
Schedule Snapshot
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 am Opening Session & Keynote Speaker
9:40 – 12:00 pm Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch & STEM Expo
1:00 – 2:30 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Campus Tours
The 2026 Alamo STEM Ecosystem Educator Conference
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Northeast Lakeview College
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd
Univeral City, TX 78148
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THEME
Moonbeam: Illuminating Pathways to STEM
Let’s illuminate new pathways together! We look forward to celebrating the creativity, passion, and collaboration that fuel our STEM community.
REGISTRATION
Registration is FREE, thanks to our sponors & partners!
Register Here: https://idra.news/ASEconf2026
To ensure we have enough food ordered, please register before attending.
Volunteer Registration – we need about 40 volunteers, so please inform high school & college-aged students to sign up for a shift!
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Bring a laptop or tablet to interact in some sessions.
A small breakfast & boxed lunch will be provided, thanks to our sponsors!
Shared Folder with Session Materials
Don’t forget to pick up your 6 CPE Hour Certificate at the end of the conference (at registration)!
LOCATION & PARKING
Northeast Lakeview College
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
Campus Map
Paluxy Hall is where the Bluebonnet Conference Room and registration will be. Free parking in Lot 6 and 7. Drop off zone is in front of Paluxy Hall.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact this year’s Conference Chair, Dr. Dania Rossi at drossi@alamo.edu
