"Empowering Science: Strategies for Cultivating Joy, Creating Space, and Driving Innovation" 

HASTI State Conference

February 20th - 22nd, 2026

          HASTI Conference Chair: Dawn Bick

Featuring sessions spanning two days and an exhibit area featuring leaders in the STEM industry, the HASTI conference is the premier professional development in Indiana with networking opportunities for Hoosier science teachers. 

Why attend the conference?

- Over 80 presentations and workshops.  

- Over 50 commercial and non-profit organizations vendors

- Teacher give-away room for new and beginning teachers

- NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING

Plenary Speaker:

Ryan Murray and Tanika Kinartail from CIESC

"Thinking Forward: How AI Empowers Critical and Creative Minds"

Artificial intelligence isn't a threat to the way we teach; it's a profound opportunity to redefine it. This keynote will inspire us to move past anxieties and embrace AI as a powerful partner in fostering deep thinking and unlocking incredible creativity in our students. We'll explore a hopeful vision for the future, where AI empowers us as educators and creates a more joyful and innovative learning environment for all.

Returning this year: 

Purdue Outreach Program 

These two hour workshops will focus on: 

These sessions are being scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, both am and pm.

--Cost to register is $10 per session, which will be added to the conference registration fee or all 4 for $35.

--Teachers MUST pre-register for these sessions during registration and will not be able to register on site. 

--Each workshop is limited to 20 participants at a time, to serve a total of 80 participants throughout the conference

Field Trips

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Guidebook is back

The HASTI program will be available through an online mobile app - Guidebook.  This format is available to those who register for the conference.  Features include providing evaluations to presentations, PGP credentials, networking with presenters, attendees, and vendors.  With the usage of Guidebook there will be NO printed program.

Program Sessions

Coming Soon

HASTI Meals 

Included with conference registration is a lunch for both Saturday and Sunday.  The planning committee recognized that there are special needs for our attendees.  If you require a special lunch that is not listed on the registration form please contact the Registration Manager with your request.  We will do our best about accommodating special meals.  Pre-registration guarantees meals for the conference.  Onsite registration does not include meals.

FREE Social Events

Friday Evening: 6-9 pm

Join us at Noblesville High School for an evening of relaxation, games, fun, and shopping!!

Agenda - Sessions

Friday

Relaxation activities to bring you JOY - 6-9 pm

Noblesville High School

Saturday

Registration - 8:00 am

Keynote Speaker/Awards Ceremony 8:30 - 9:30

Break-out Sessions - 9:45 - 4:00 pm

Lunch/Shopping 11:30 - 1:00

Sunday

Registration - 8:00 am

Break-out Sessions - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open - 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Lunch/Shopping 11:30 - 1:00

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READY TO ATTEND?

Pre-registration Fees

Deadline for ONLINE registration - February 1st, 2026

Early Bird Rate (September 1st-November 30th)

Full Conference - $100.00

Saturday only - $70.00

Sunday only - $70.00

Later Bird Rate (December 1st-January 31st)

Full Conference - $130

Saturday only - $90

Sunday only - $90

Latest Bird Rate (February 1st - February 22nd; onsite registration)

Full Conference - $160

Saturday only - $110

Sunday only - $110

Lunch will NOT be included in registrations after February 10th

Pre-service/First Year Teacher

Full Conference - $30.00

Saturday only $10.00

Sunday only - $10.00

Refund Policy

Conference registration is non-refundable after February 8, 2026

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College Student and Beginning Teachers Conference Scholarship 

Application for the College Student  and Beginning Teacher Conference Scholarship to attend the 2026 HASTI conference is now open.   Those receiving scholarships will submit sessions attended and report their learnings.  Go to the following link to apply for a scholarship.

https://form.jotform.com/220058178167054

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Payment 

Payment is expected once registration is completed online.  Payment completes registration.  Payment is made either through credit card, check or an approved purchase order.

Mail checks to: 

Greg McCurdy

PO Box 383

New Albany, IN  47150-2367

Purchase Orders

Purchase orders will be accepted.  A copy of the signed purchase order including the correct amount approved and the list of teachers attending the conference can be either mailed or emailed into the Registration Manager.   Payment is expected prior to the conference.

Mail or email these forms to:

                        Registration Manager, Jane Hunn                       

                    601 North Wayne Street                       

North Manchester, IN 46962

Email:  Registrationmanager@hasti.org

** If using a purchase order for onsite registration a copy of the completed and signed purchase order must be included at the time of registration. 

Want to stay at the hotel during the conference?

We have secured a block of rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites (a Marriott property)  in Noblesville at a group rate of $119.00 per night plus applicable taxes.   The room rate includes breakfast at the hotel.  Click on the link provided.  Please consider making your reservation at the Marriott.  Deadline for the group rate is February 6th , 2026 at 5 pm

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758745613950&key=GRP&app=resvlink

If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact the Registration Manager at RegistrationManager@hasti.org