SoLA CON, our 3rd annual STEM Family conference returns on Saturday, February 21, 2026! The SoLA CON event aims to go beyond the competition and bridge the gap between education and real-world applications, encouraging students to explore STEM and engineering fields. Previous years featured AI Expert Jen Garcia who provided interactive AI tutorials on the spot! Also featured was famed YouTuber and inventor Simone Giertz who gave us an up close look at her viral invention plus a sneak peek at what’s coming next! You can also meet real engineers, enjoy excellent cuisine, grab freebies and swag, engage in loads of STEM activities and have a fabulous day with the SoLA Robotics community.
Introduce SoLA Robotics community (family, friends, guests) to how students are using knowledge gained from robotics/coding classes to make concrete connections to specific STEM/Engineering fields.
Provide an update “state of our year” style on SoLA Robotics
Provide space for students and families to engage with STEM professionals in-person
Increase awareness and access to tech instruction, STEM careers and STEM college pathways
Give students a glimpse of what they will experience at SoLA Youth Showdown 2025
Provide valuable community resources with access to multiple STEM fields
Provide a community atmosphere where family members feel welcome to participate, engage and stay connected to SoLA Robotics
Educational Empowerment: Increased exposure to STEM pathways.
Community Engagement – More families of color engaging directly in STEM
STEM Awareness and Access – Through interactive experiences and STEM resources
Community Collaboration and Networking – Opportunities to meet organizations that help us reach our collective goals
Provided a collaborative space for sponsors, educators, and families to connect
Inspiring Future Innovators – Helped students envision themselves as professionals in STEM
SoLA Robotics has become a beacon of change in Los Angeles, addressing the scarcity of high-quality STEM and robotics education. With our dedicated team and community, SoLA Robotics has positively impacted over 8,000 students and educators. Join us in this journey to empower the future leaders of South LA by donating today.
