The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is proud to deliver the National Youth STEM Summit for the third year, taking place at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus.

The STEM Summit is an exclusive three-day conference-style event specifically designed to help you discover your professional identity and take real steps toward your dream STEM career.

The program boasts a diverse range of sessions, including:

• Keynote presentations from Australia’s top leaders in science and technology
• Panel discussions exploring diverse pathways and big ideas
• Workshops that build your study, career, and networking skills
• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and key government, industry and academic professionals
   

Keynote speakers

• Dr Doug Hilton AO, Chief Executive of CSIRO
• Professor Alan Duffy, Pro Vice Chancellor Flagship Initiatives at Swinburne University of Technology
• and more to be announced!
   

Workshops

Empowering your messaging for future career progression
Expert guidance from recruiters in STEM to develop a strong CV, helping to open the door to interview.

Future-Proofing Your STEM Career – Building Resilience for Success
Explore practical strategies to build career resilience and thrive in STEM fields.

• Lucinda Mathieson, STEM Careers and Programs Coordinator at the University of Melbourne

Communicating with Confidence
Everyone says, “just tell a story”, but how do we do that?

• Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson, science communicator at the University of Melbourne
   

Panels

Melbourne: A City of Possibility
Hear leaders across the Victorian STEM sector explore what drives Melbourne’s dynamic spirit and how the city is shaping the future.

Thriving in the Workplace: Skills for Success
Discover the essential non-subject matter skills that help you in the modern STEM workplace.

• Dr Angeline Achariya FTSE FAIRST GAICD, global leader in commercialising innovations in agribusiness industries and CEO of Innovation GameChangers.
• Dr Andrew Peele FAIP FTSE, Group Executive for ANSTO Nuclear Science and Technology
   

Networking

STEM Study and Career Expo
Network, connect, and seek opportunities at the National Youth STEM Summit Study and Careers Expo – tailored for those asking questions about “what next?”

Atlassian Proudly Presents: The 2025 National Youth STEM Summit Welcoming Networking Event
Connect with fellow delegates and the fantastic people of Atlassian and start building the friendships and collaborations that will shape your STEM Summit experience — and maybe even your future career.
 

*Equity Registration is available to delegates who are full time students, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from remote or regional areas, have a disability or long-term health/medical condition, or are experiencing financial hardship.