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What is the Career Navigation Summit?
The AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit is a dynamic, one-day virtual experience designed to empower early-career STEM professionals to confidently take their next step while spotlighting the next generation of talent for employers.
We kick off on September 18 with an opening keynote from Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M, followed by interactive workshops and sessions featuring industry experts, recruiters, and engineers who who offer real-world insight, skill-building, and career clarity. From personal branding to decoding hiring signals, you’ll leave with actionable insights and connections that support long-term career success.
Whether you’re launching your career or shifting directions, the Career Navigation Summit offers practical tools, powerful conversations, and an inclusive space to grow your confidence and community in STEM.
This isn’t just another virtual event—it’s a career-defining experience built for those ready to lead, learn, and thrive in STEM.
For Job Seekers
Get real-time answers from recruiters, hiring managers, and STEM leaders.
Deepen your skills with live workshops, Q&As, and exclusive speaker sessions.
Leave with clarity and confidence for the next step in your STEM career
For Employers
Share your company story, culture, and roles with an audience that’s ready to connect.
Gain a direct line to top candidates - many of whom come through our flagship Accelerator.
Access support, brand amplification, and data insights through a partner-focused approach.
2025 Summit Speakers
Sara Sanford, Founder of GEN & AdaMarie Advisor
Nancy Fallon, Business Ops Manager at AdaMarie
Rebecca Tierney, Co-Founder at AdaMarie
Ashley Farley, Senior Officer of Knowledge & Research Services at Gates Foundation
Kimberly Bennett, Co-Founder at Fidu
Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist at 3M
Natasha Hendrick, Principle Geophysicist at Santos
Sycatta Wallace, STEM Pipeline Expert
Ruha Tacey, Engineering Career Coach
MeShae’ Prophet, Marketing Manager at Mailchimp
Natalia Daies, VP of Comms & Program at AdaMarie
Pay it Forward
Invest in the next generation of STEM leaders.
You’ve worked hard to build your career. Along the way, you’ve benefited from guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that helped you grow. Now you have the chance to create that same spark for someone else.
The AdaMarie Pay It Forward Program invites senior-level STEM professionals—managers, directors, professors, researchers, and mentors—to gift an AdaMarie Professional Network membership to an early-career professional, student, or mentee.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’re investing in early- to mid-career STEM talent, this is the place to be.
Whether you’re hiring now or investing in long-term talent pipelines, the AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit offers unmatched ROI - combining employer branding with candidate education, giving you high-impact visibility and deeper candidate connections.
Let us tailor your summit experience to your needs.
Become a Sponsor.
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Build trust and visibility with early-career STEM professionals.
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Become a Sponsor. ✦ Build trust and visibility with early-career STEM professionals. ✦
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Smart Recruiting
Connect with a network of 20k+ early-career and rising STEM professionals
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Viral Social Reach
Amplify your reach with social media and email features
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Human Matches
Lead digital booths, 1:1 chats, and co-designed sessions
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Optimized Job Posts
Company features in job board promotions and AdaMarie newsletters
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Actionable Analytics
Drive applications, build brand trust, and grow your talent pipeline
2025 Career Nav Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
For Job Seekers
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No — this is not a traditional career fair. The AdaMarie Navigator Series is a guided, 6-week experience focused on career clarity, connection, and access. Week 1 features expert-led sessions to help you sharpen your strategy and build confidence. Weeks 2–6 offer live employer info sessions where you’ll learn about real roles and hear directly from recruiting teams — with no pressure to “sell yourself” in real-time.
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Not at all. You can attend live when your schedule allows, and all sessions will be available on replay in the AdaMarie Professional Network platform.
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Yes! The Navigator is designed specifically for early-career STEM professionals — including students, recent grads, and career changers. You don’t need years of experience to benefit from the insights, connections, and opportunities shared here.
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Yes — company sessions include live Q&A and dedicated chats with recruiting or talent acquisition teams. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, get clarification on roles, and show up as your full, curious self.
For Employers
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This series is more intentional and relational. Instead of transactional resume drops or speed networking, your team gets time and space to share your culture, hiring process, and team stories — helping you attract values-aligned, informed candidates.
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You’ll connect with a diverse pool of early-career STEM professionals — many of whom have completed AdaMarie's Career Accelerator or are actively navigating their next career move with the support of our expert network.
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We offer support before, during, and after your session — including a dedicated point of contact, data on session engagement, job board metrics, and opportunities to reconnect with candidates through our network and newsletter.
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Yes! This is a great space to build brand trust, connect with future talent, and keep your pipeline warm. Our community values transparency and insight — not just active listings.