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SUMMARY:46th Youth Energy Conference & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Participation Requirements\nSchools\, homeschool groups\, scouting organizations\, and 4-H clubs must submit a Youth Awards Signature Project in order to participate in the Youth Energy Conference & Awards Program. All project submissions are due April 15 each year. Students must be part of an approved project to attend. \nEach group must designate a lead teacher or chaperone\, as identified by the Project Advisor listed on the Youth Awards submission. The designated lead teacher or chaperone will serve as the primary point of contact before and during the Youth Energy Conference & Awards Conference and will make all decisions on behalf of the group. \nLearn more at www.need.org/youthenergyconference.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/46th-youth-energy-conference-awards/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Crystal City\, 2799 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Swan":MAILTO:kswan@need.org
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SUMMARY:2026 NEED National Energy Conference for Educators
DESCRIPTION:NEED’s annual National Energy Conference for Educators brings together educators from across the country that are passionate about learning and teaching about energy and STEM! This conference is often attended by not only classroom educators\, but energy industry education and outreach staff who manage or implement energy education programs. \nIn five interactive days\, the conference provides educators with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy including the science of energy\, sources of energy\, transportation\, electricity\, efficiency and environmental and economic impacts. Participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units in their classrooms\, multi-disciplinary teams\, and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. NEED facilitators at the conference help participants develop specialized units that meet state standards and can be utilized with students of all learning styles. Attending teachers receive credit towards a NEED Kit\, access to all NEED Curriculum Guides\, and supplemental resources. \nDetails & Application\nWHEN: July 12-16\, 2026\nWHERE: Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Broadway\nCOST OF REGISTRATION: $2\,000\n\nConference Materials and Facilitation\nLocal transportation to and from the airport in the conference city\nDouble Occupancy** Lodging Sunday – Thursday\nWelcome Dinner Sunday\nLunch Monday – Wednesday\nBreakfast Monday – Thursday\nReception and Closing Dinner Wednesday\nFree Science of Energy Kit ($300 value) or credit towards a different NEED Energy Kit\nNEED Curriculum Guides and supplemental resources\n\nSPONSORSHIP:\nLimited sponsorship is available for K-12 classroom teachers thanks to the great sponsors and partner of NEED. However\, teachers are highly encouraged to seek local funding and sponsorship to attend. Past participants have found luck in full or partial funding through their local chapters\, local energy companies\, school district\, PTO\, and local businesses. \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-need-national-energy-conference-for-educators/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Broadway\, 415 4th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Swan":MAILTO:kswan@need.org
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