iDEa Conference: July 28, 2026
Emerging Industries in BlueTech and Photonics.
Register Now! July 28, 2026 • 4-7pm.
The Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education (DFSME) is pleased to partner with the Technology Forum of Delaware for this year’s iDEa Conference: Emerging Industries in BlueTech and Photonics, taking place on Tuesday, July 28, at Wilmington University in New Castle, DE.
Designed to be accessible to educators of all backgrounds, the conference will explore how BlueTech and Photonics are shaping innovation, workforce needs, and future STEM career pathways across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic.
Educators will have the opportunity to learn directly from leaders in government, higher education, research, and industry as they explore the technologies, workforce trends, and educational opportunities shaping these emerging industries.
Speakers Include:
- Governor Kyle Evans-Gay
- Jason Gorman, NIST
- Tod Sizer, Nokia Bell Labs
- Dylan Temple, Integer
- Christine Galib, Princeton University
- Tingyi Gu, University of Delaware
- Dennis Prather, Phase Sensitive Innovations
- Hjalti Skulason, Qnity
- Rob Chimenti, Rowan University
Attendees will earn Professional Development Hours in PDMS. (Course # 44491; Section # 92389)
Click here for our flyer! It includes the conference agenda, PDMS course information, and event details. Please share this flyer and information with colleagues and others who may be interested! See you there!
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