STEAM Innovation Final Conference
Matera, Italy | September 11-12, 2026
Advancing Science, Arts and Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Futures
This conference is organised by the STEAM Innovation Project Consortium (Science View, Inquirium FUSE, NUCLIO and Materahub) with Materahub hosting the event in the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage city of Matera.
The STEAM Innovation Final Conference will highlight how to bridge Science, Arts and Cultural Heritage through creative and inclusive education.
The conference aims to build strong connections between education, cultural and creative sectors, research and public policy, bringing together key actors working across these fields.
It will present the outcomes of the STEAM Innovation project and showcase how theatre, music and making & tinkering can strengthen scientific understanding while fostering sustainability, creativity and inclusion.
Through presentations, student showcases and dialogue sessions, the conference will demonstrate how STEAM approaches can contribute to more innovative and human-centred education systems across Europe.
Join us to explore how creativity can transform science learning and empower young people to engage with the challenges of the future.
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What you can see during the conference
Student theatre performances, musical compositions and makerspace prototypes developed in Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Italy.
Presentation of the STEAM Innovation Educational Framework
Launch of best practices and policy recommendations
Interactive dialogue between educators, cultural professionals, researchers and policymakers
Networking opportunities with European partners shaping the future of STEAM education
The conference will take place in Matera, Italy, and will also be accessible online
Attend as Participant
Join the conference on-site or online and take part in the sessions and networking opportunities
STEAM Through
Theatre
STEAM Through
Music
STEAM Through
Making and Tinkering
Present Your Work
Share your experience, research or practice in STEAM education. Submit your abstract for consideration.
Further logistical information will be shared soon.
Youth Participation
Students from upper primary and secondary education will present creative projects developed during the pilot phase of the STEAM Innovation project, demonstrating how artistic practice can deepen scientific learning and engagement.
Conference Programme
The programme will include:
- Opening session
- Presentation of the STEAM Innovation Framework
- Student showcases
- Panel discussion Education × Culture × Innovation
- Presentation of policy recommendations
- Networking and exchange session
- The detailed programme will be published soon.
About the Project
STEAM Innovation is a Creative Europe Cooperation project dedicated to developing and testing an educational ecosystem that bridges STEM education with the arts: theatre, music and making & tinkering while promoting cultural heritage appreciation, sustainability and inclusive participation.
