Location: The Apollo Hotel - Basingstoke
Date: 12/11/2025
Time: 9am-3pm

Basingstoke Inspiring STEM 2026 - Schools

Inspiring STEM Basingstoke

Get ready for an action-packed day where STEM comes to life!
Basingstoke Inspiring STEM is a one-day, fully interactive event where students roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on challenges designed by real businesses from across Hampshire.

Held at the Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke, this isn’t your average careers fair. It’s a vibrant, fast-paced experience where young people explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and maths through live demos, creative challenges, and real-world insights.

What Makes It So Inspiring?

Students (aged 11–16) work in small groups and rotate through a series of fun, skill-building STEM activities delivered by local businesses. From building, coding, and testing, to racing, designing, and problem-solving—it’s STEM like they’ve never seen it before.

 What Schools & Students Will Gain:

  • ✅ Meet key Ofsted and CDI Framework requirements

  • ✅ Tick off meaningful employer encounters in line with EqualEx guidance

  • 🔍 Explore a wide range of career options in local STEM industries

  • 🛠️ Get hands-on with different skills and uncover hidden talents

  • 💬 Connect with employers and ask real questions about real jobs

  • 🧠 Take part in exciting quizzes and challenges—with awesome prizes up for grabs!

Whether it’s racing robots, cracking codes, or testing tech, Inspiring STEM is all about igniting passion, breaking down barriers, and helping young people see the endless possibilities in STEM careers.

Booking

This event costs £10 per student to attend. If your pupils wish to attend this exciting event please complete the online booking form.

Booking Form