STEMPD 2025

The European ICSE Science Factory Conference & 6th International STEM Education Conference


The STEM PD (Professional Development) Conference is an international conference series focused on professional development in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

The European ICSE Science Factory Conference and the 6th International STEM Education Conference will take place on November 8-9, 2025, in Istanbul. The conference is organized in collaboration with the International Centre for STEM Education (ICSE), Hacettepe University, and İbn Haldun University within the ICSE Science Factory project.

The conference will provide a platform for sharing innovative approaches, research findings, and best practices related to STEM education, with a special focus on the objectives and outcomes of the ICSE Factory initiative.

Conference Theme: Digitalization, Health, Sustainability

The conference will explore the intersection of digitalization, health, and sustainability in STEM education, highlighting how emerging technologies, health-related advancements, and sustainable practices can be effectively integrated into teaching and learning. Participants will be able to engage in discussions, workshops, and presentations addressing the evolving role of STEM education in shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

 

Call for Proposals CONFERENCE PROGRAM REGISTER

Conference Programe Overview

Accommodation Suggestion

Crowne Plaza Old City Hotel is pleased to offer special rates for guests using the code “STEMPD2025”: €95 for a single room, €105 for a double room, and €140 for a triple room, including an open buffet breakfast, full access Wifi and taxes. For reservations, please get in touch with Mr. Osman Inancı (osman.inanci@cpoldcity.com).

From previous conferences

STEM Expo & Materials Market

INVITED SPEAKERS

JONATHAN OSBORNE
Prof. Dr.
Stanford University, USA
 ALEXANDRA OKADA
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Open University, UK
CHRISTINE HARRISON
Prof. Dr.
King’s Colloge London, UK

HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

Laura Wanckel
ICSE, Germany
Matija Bašić
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Monica Baptista
University of Lisbon, Portugal
Xatirə Şükürova
Azerbaijan British College / BHOS, Azerbaijan
Iva Susana Andrade Martins
University of Lisbon, Portugal
Katharina Kaltenbach
SFZ, Germany
Elena Schäfer
ICSE, Germany
Nicole Camboni
STEM Revolution, USA
Xhevdet Thaqi
Universiteti Publik “Kadri Zeka”, Kosovo
Gultekin Cakmakci
Hacettepe University, Türkiye
Metin Sardag
Hacettepe STEM & Maker Lab, Türkiye
Arjeta Gurgurovci
…, Kosovo
Gokhan Kaya
Hacettepe STEM & Maker Lab, Türkiye
Franka Miriam Brueckler
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Gaukhar Omashova
M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Kazakhstan
Tringa Dedi
Kosovo Pedagogical Institute, Kosovo
Katerina Fotova Čiković
University North, Croatia
Zeljka Milin Sipus
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Bayan Bakhram
Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Kazakhstan
Arpita Saha
Simmons University, USA
Megan McCarty
Simmons University, USA
Petra Vidovic
Croatian Mathematical Society, Croatia
Alexander Black
International School Zürich, Switzerland
Luis Rocha
CATIM – Technological Center Metal Working Industry, Portugal
Feyza Altınkamış
Mentis Education World, Belgium
Allan Tarp
Mathecademy.net, Denmark
Isabel Maria Cruz Lorite
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Leticia Lucas
ISEL, Portugal
Carla Costa
 Lisbon School of Engineering (ISEL), Portugal
Pedro Mendes Jorge
ISEL, Portugal
Ilaha Rahimli
Baku Modern Educational Complex, Azerbaijan
Maria Nikolaou
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Iro Koliakou
 Anatolia College, Greece
Tomoki Saito
Juntendo University, Japan
Dinda Karunia Putri
State University of Surabaya, Indonesia

Partners

CONFERENCE VENUE

ADDRESS

İbn Haldun University

Başak Mah. Ordu Cad. No:3 P.K. 34480 Başakşehir/Istanbul, Turkey