PLEASE JOIN US FOR STEM WARS 2026!

We're thrilled to announce that our region's annual STEM Wars Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo will be held at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York, for two days - May 20th and 21st, 2026. This hugely popular event showcases your talented students in STEM competitions and connects them with manufacturers and technology vendors, fueling interest and excitement in technology and career opportunities, networking with professionals and friends, and earning some very sweeeet swag as they visit event tables and learn.

SAVE THESE DATES!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEM Wars Competition & Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Expo - from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STEM Wars Competition & Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Expo - from 9 am - 1 pm

Details:

STEM Wars 2026 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period, May 20-21st at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York. The event brings together schools and numerous organizations in support of engaging with one another and generating excitement and exploration of career opportunities in advanced manufacturing.

The two-day event features:
  • An Elementary School STEM Wars Competition.
  • A Middle/High School STEM Wars Competition.
  • A Career Fair and Technology Exposition.
  • A Student Research Symposium (day 2)
Manufacturers throughout the region will showcase their products and speak to students about manufacturing careers. Technology suppliers will bring the latest state-of-the-art equipment to demonstrate to students and manufacturers. Post-secondary institutions and training providers will share information regarding their specific programming designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing.

Event Rules
To access the event rules for the Elementary School STEM Wars click here.
To access the event rules for the Middle-High School STEM Wars click here.

Questions? Please contact:
  • STEM Wars (Elementary School - Grades 4-5) coordinator Shannon Sauder | email: ssauder@swcsk12.org
  • STEM Wars (Middle-High School) coordinator Reggie Cole | email: rcole@cvcougars.org
  • Event Coordinator: Cindy Aronson, Dream It Do It Chautauqua Director | email: caronson@didiwny.com | Phone: 716.969.6016
  • Specific STEM Wars Events (Middle-High): please refer to the event coordinator listed in the event rules/directions pages

Question Title

* 1. Select what age group of students you are registering:

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