About Dream Forward, STEAM Ahead!
Saturday, March 28th • 8:30 am – 3:00pm
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School
1145 Bronte Road South • Milton, Ontario • L9T 8X3
The Dream Forward, STEAM Ahead! face-to-face conference is a dynamic, future-focused learning experience designed to reignite STEAM education across Ontario. This event invites educators to explore innovative practices that blend creativity, technology, equity, and hands-on problem solving—while showcasing authentic pathways for student success. Educators will leave inspired, connected, and empowered with new strategies that elevate student engagement, nurture inclusive design thinking, and open doors to meaningful careers in engineering, design, and emerging technologies.
This is more than a conference—it’s a movement to transform how we teach, learn, and dream forward together!
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Key objectives of the conference:
Knowledge sharing: Sharing current case studies and innovative practice in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education.
Networking: Facilitating connections between educators, technologists, and policymakers.
Showcasing Innovation: Highlighting innovative tools and platforms that are shaping the future of education.
Building Collaborative Opportunities: Identifying potential partnerships and collaborations with colleagues across the province.
Dream Forward, STEAM Ahead! 2026 conference is a collaborative effort of ECOO, ICTC and HCDSB.
© ECOO 2026