From Cradle to Career
Walking the path,
leading the way.
Wednesday, November 19
Join us in re-imagining the future of STEM education in Washington
This year’s Summit focuses on the cradle-to-career journey.
We’ll explore the systems, partnerships, and promising practices shaping education reform in Washington. Through the lens of data justice, we’ll examine the barriers too many students face, connecting the dots between early care and education, STEM belonging, and postsecondary preparation.
In a year like no other, we invite you to join us as we learn, lead, and commit to actionable solutions and strategies to transform Washington’s education landscape.
Date:
Wednesday, November 19
Time:
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location:
Microsoft Visitor Center & Company Store, Redmond, Washington
Cost: $25
Morning
8:00
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00
Welcome by Microsoft
Presentation
Panel Talk
10:15
Breakout Session:
Regional Career Pathways: Innovative Practices from the Field
Afternoon
12:00
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00
Optional Focused Work Sessions:
– Early Care & Education
– Preschool – 12th Grade STEM Education
The cradle-to-career journey at a glance:
WHAT THEY NEED TO GROW
Accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive ECE settings that foster curiosity, numeracy, executive functioning, and teamwork.
WHAT THEY NEED TO LEARN & PREPARE
An education experience that cultivates STEM literacy, encourages career exploration early on, and prepares students to transition from high school to post-secondary learning.
WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED
Support in navigating college, internships, and credential attainment; Clear pathways from post-secondary training to in-demand STEM careers.
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
Washington STEM’s premier event brings together business leaders, policymakers, and educators to address barriers to student success and highlight pathways for the next generation of STEM leaders.
Each sponsorship level provides high-impact recognition, thought leadership opportunities, and meaningful engagement with Washington’s most influential STEM leaders.
Platinum Sponsor – $25,000
Maximum brand visibility & engagement
Exclusive Acknowledgment: Opportunity for a custom message or engagement on stage at the Breakfast
Premier Brand Visibility: Logo featured prominently on event invitation, all event marketing materials (email, social media, and website recognition)
Event participation and stage presence opportunities
VIP Access: Table for six at the Summit Breakfast and six reserved parking spots
Premium Sponsor – $15,000
Elevated brand visibility & access perks
Logo inclusion in all event communications and printed/digital event materials (email, social media, and website recognition)
VIP seating for four at the Summit Breakfast
Benefactor Sponsor – $10,000
High brand visibility & access perks
Logo inclusion in the event program & marketing materials
Social Media Recognition
Two tickets to the Summit Breakfast
Contributing Sponsor – $5,000
Brand visibility & event presence perks
Logo featured on event website, registration page, post-event “Thank You” email to attendees
Two tickets to the Summit Breakfast
Supporting Sponsor – $1,000
Community recognition & networking opportunity
Name listed on the event website
One ticket to attend the Summit Breakfast