The GEM Annual Board Meeting & Conference is not just a convening. It is a catalyst.
For 50 years, GEM has shaped the trajectory of scientific talent across the country. This moment builds on that legacy while pushing it forward. The conference brings together fellows, alumni, universities, employers, and partners to exchange ideas, challenge systems, and define what the next era of STEM leadership looks like.
This is where connections turn into collaborations, and where vision turns into action.
Where the Future of STEM Takes Shape.
This is where access meets opportunity.
Attendees gain direct exposure to:
More than anything, this space is designed to move you forward.
This experience is built for those shaping what comes next.
The future of STEM depends on who has access to opportunity.
GEM exists to expand that access. Partnership is not just support. It is a strategic investment in the next generation of scientific leadership.
For five decades, GEM has connected high-performing graduate students with a national network of universities, research institutions, and leading employers. These programs drive retention, increase graduation rates, and strengthen the domestic STEM workforce.
By partnering, you gain access to all exceptional talent. You are helping to build a more competitive, innovative, and inclusive future.
We are not just celebrating 50 years. We are defining what the next 50 will become.
| First Access (Until 5/15) | Standard Access (Until 7/31) | Final Access (After 8/1) | |
| Employer Member | $600 | $700 | $800 |
| University Member | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| GEM Alumni | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| Governance Board | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| Exhibitor Only | $150 | $200 | $300 |
Exhibitor Only (Must be tied under employer or university member and cannot be added till employer or university member registers)
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Session Title |
| Thursday, September 3 | TBD | TBD | Registration |
| TBD | TBD | Registration | |
| TBD | TBD | Leadership Awards Gala | |
| TBD | TBD | Gala After Party | |
| Friday, September 4 | TBD | TBD | Registration |
| TBD | TBD | Plenary Session I (Breakfast) | |
| TBD | TBD | Understanding your GEM Membership Session 1: How to Maximize your GEM Membership to Jumpstart your GEM Fellows Community | |
| TBD | TBD | FFP Workshop | |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Presentation Competition – Master’s | |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Presentation Competition – Early PhD | |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Presentation Competition – 3rd Year PhD | |
| TBD | TBD | Workforce Innovation Council (By Invitation Only) | |
| TBD | TBD | Understanding your GEM Membership Session 2: How to Maximize your GEM Membership: Best Practices | |
| TBD | TBD | FFP Workshop | |
| TBD | TBD | FFP Workshop | |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Poster Session Judging | |
| TBD | TBD | Plenary Session II / Lunch | |
| TBD | TBD | GEM Employer and University Members: Collaborative Research and Other Partnerships | |
| TBD | TBD | FFP Workshop | |
| TBD | TBD | FFP Workshop | |
| TBD | TBD | Annual Membership Board of Directors’ Meeting | |
| TBD | TBD | GEM Alumni Elections | |
| Saturday, September 5 | TBD | TBD | Registration |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Presentation Competition Finals and Breakfast | |
| TBD | TBD | GEM Alumni Association Overview and GEM Upcoming Events Sponsored by | |
| TBD | TBD | GEM GRAD Lab | |
| TBD | TBD | Graduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair | |
| TBD | TBD | Graduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair Grab & Go Lunch Break | |
| TBD | TBD | Technical Competition Closing Awards Ceremony | |
| TBD | TBD | Graduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair |
Be part of what comes next!