Every year, we have a unique theme for the SHPE National Convention! Here are our themes from the last nine years -
- 2026 Indianapolis "STEM for the Bold" (block graphics)
- 2025 Philadelphia "STEM Champions Rise" (city graphics)
- 2024 Anaheim "Celebrating 50 Years" (palm tree graphics)
- 2023 Salt Lake CIty "Industrious. Innovative. Inclusive." (bee graphics)
- 2022 Charlotte "Racing Towards the Future" (race car graphics)
- 2021 Orlando "The Most Magical Time" (firework graphics)
- 2020 Denver "Ascend to Transcend" (mountain graphics)
- 2019 Phoenix "Power of Transformation" (desert graphics)
- 2018 Cleveland "Better Together" (Cleveland skyline)
We will be in Houston in 2027 and we hope that our theme for the year will come from one of you - our SHPE members! If your suggestion is selected, you will receive a $250 Amazon gift card and bragging rights.
There are just a few guidelines for the theme -
- It should be inspirational and STEM-related.
- It should be short! A maximum of four words.
- It should be in English.
- It cannot be similar to any of the past themes listed above.
- Extra consideration will be given to themes that -
- have a graphics idea that ties in
- have a relationship to Texas
SHPE members may submit as many unique, thoughtful theme ideas as you have by May 18 at 11:59pm PT. You must be an active member to win. The selected theme will be announced at #SHPE2026.
If you have questions, please email marketing@shpe.org.