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2026 Career Navigation Summit

Save the Date: September 24, 2026

A virtual, one-day experience helping early-career and career-changing STEM professionals map their next move while giving employers a front-row seat to the future of STEM talent.

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Your next move in STEM starts here.

You’re building a dynamic career in STEM and whether you’re just launching, shifting directions, or stepping into new leadership potential, you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

The AdaMarie Career Navigation Summit is a high-impact, one-day virtual experience designed to give early-career, rising, and career-changing STEM professionals clarity, confidence, and community as they plan their next step. At the same time, employers gain a direct connection to a motivated and future-ready talent pipeline.

This isn’t another conference. It’s a career-defining experience built for those ready to lead, learn, and thrive in STEM.

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2025 Audience Snapshot

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    650+ engaged professionals building skills, confidence, and networks.

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    60 universities Represented – STEM talent from top programs nationwide.

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    100% attended with goals of professional growth and left with greater confidence and clarity.

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    100% of attendees grew more confident as the event progressed.

What to Expect in 2026

The 2026 event features a powerful lineup of scientists, engineers, recruiters, founders, researchers, hiring managers, and career experts who bring real-world insight into what it takes to grow—and thrive—in today’s STEM landscape.

Whether you're exploring your first job, preparing for a big pivot, or seeking clarity about your next step, the Summit provides actionable tools, insights, and relationships that move your career forward.

Registration opens soon.

Participants will experience:

High-energy keynotes from leading voices in STEM innovation (speaker announcements coming soon!)

Live workshops on personal branding, interviewing, leadership, and navigating early-career transitions

Recruiter-led sessions on hiring signals, resume strategy, and job market trends

Real conversations with industry experts and rising leaders

Networking and community-building with peers and employers committed to supporting STEM talent

Who the Summit Is For

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Job Seekers & Career Changers

Workshops and Q&As designed for early-career and transitioning STEM pathways

New strategies you can apply immediately to your job search or professional development

Leave with clarity and confidence for the next step in your STEM career

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Employers & Recruiters

High-impact visibility with a community of early-career and career-changing professionals

Recruitment opportunities through sessions, digital booths, and 1:1 chat features

Access support, brand amplification, and data insights through a partner-focused approach.

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Speaker announcements begin Spring 2026

 
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Pay it Forward

Invest in the next generation of STEM leaders.

Every career is shaped by moments of support, guidance, and opportunity. Through the AdaMarie Pay It Forward Program, senior-level STEM professionals can gift an AdaMarie Professional Network membership to a student, early-career professional, or mentee who is ready for their next step.

Gift Membership

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.

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    Smart Recruiting

    Connect with a network of 25k+ early-career and rising STEM professionals

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    Human Matches

    Lead digital booths, 1:1 chats, and co-designed sessions

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    Optimized Job Posts

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    Actionable Analytics

    Drive applications, build brand trust, and grow your talent pipeline

Thank you to our 2025 Career Nav Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Job Seekers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.