From Radebeul to Klaipėda: Outstanding STEM Projects Take the Stage
From 26 to 28 September, the German National Science on Stage Festival took place at the Conference Centre of Saxon Industry in Radebeul. Set in the atmospheric historic goods hall, three inspiring days were dedicated to the future of STEM education – in plenary sessions, workshops, and a vibrant education fair.
The festival opened on Friday with a video address by Karin Prien, Federal Minister for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, and a welcome from Saxony’s Minister of Education, Conrad Clemens. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Nils Kroemer from the Saxon Metal and Electrical Industry Association underlined the importance of excellent STEM education for industry. Moderators Soraya Cornelius and Thomas Gerl set the tone for lively exchange, and after the ceremonial handover to the host region of the 2027 festival in Rhineland-Palatinate, the stage was set for a true firework of ideas.
The education fair showcased a wide range of inspiring and creatively presented teaching projects – from inclusive science shows and self-built robotic grippers to STEM formats focusing on diversity and self-directed learning. Informal exchanges over shared meals and hands-on activities at the stands were an integral part of the experience. Around 100 visitors attended the festival’s Open Day on 27 September to explore the exhibits and meet teachers and regional STEM initiatives.
Short presentations, workshops and a joint brainstorming session offered practical insights into past and current projects and opened up space for new ideas. Choosing a winner for the audience award was no easy task among more than 40 projects: the prize went to Tobias Hübner from Düsseldorf for “Digital & Dragons.” In addition, a jury selected eleven outstanding and transferable projects to represent Germany at the European Science on Stage Festival 2026 in Lithuania.
The festival concluded on Sunday with a performance by the festival choir and well-deserved applause for everyone involved. Heartfelt thanks go to the jury, the volunteer backstage team, the board, the office team, and all sponsors and partners who made this celebration of STEM education possible.
From left to right: Jörg Gutschank, Stefanie Schlunk, Conrad Clemens, Indra Hadeler
The members of the Science on Stage BackStage team on stage
Tobias Hübner, Winner of the Audience Award
To learn more about each selected project you can browse the photo gallery on Science on Stage Germany's blog.
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