Tue, Sep 22
|Beachside Church
Women in Science Conference
Interested in STEM? Join us for an evening of inspiring presentations from local female STEM professionals followed by a panel Q&A. This is an excellent evening for all ages and genders looking to explore STEM opportunities right here in Okaloosa!
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Beachside Church, 200 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA
About The Event
The Women in Science Conference is a celebration of women in all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professions. Hosted by the Emerald Coast Science Center and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., the evening will consist of inspirational presentations from professional women in STEM careers followed by a panel discussion where the audience can engage with speakers and ask questions. Proceeds benefit the Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) program held by the Emerald Coast Science Center.
All ages are welcome, especially middle school and high school students looking to discover careers in STEM. Guests will have a chance to mingle with the speakers and other guest professionals. This is an excellent event for all those looking to explore STEM opportunities right here in Okaloosa. Light refreshments provided.
Hear from accomplished women in STEM as they share the experiences, challenges, lessons, and breakthroughs that shaped their careers, and discover how you can create your own path in science, technology, engineering, and math. All speakers will be a part of a panel discussion toward the end of the event to take questions from the audience. This is an excellent event for students of all ages and genders to receive firsthand advice and information from local STEM professionals. Learn more about our event in our blog.
WHEN/WHERE
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Beachside Church
200 Racetrack Rd NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
TICKET INFO
Students: free, Adults: $10
Students will still need to register for tickets in order for us to ensure we do not exceed the number of attendees our space can host.
SPEAKERS
Info coming soon!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Title Sponsor:
Curious about becoming one of our Women in Science sponsors? Download our packet below for more information regarding sponsorship benefits and ways your business can help impact young women interested in STEM in our region. As a small independent nonprofit, sponsoring organizations help make events like this possible for our museum and community.
Tickets
Adult Ticket
Adults age 18 and over not enrolled in school are required to pay admission to the event. Thank you!
$10.00
Student Ticket
Elementary, middle school, high school, and college students are eligible for free tickets. Students will still need to register for tickets in order for us to ensure we do not exceed the number of attendees our space can host.
$0.00
Total
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