Tech in Action 2027 | Student Innovation, STEAM & Workforce Showcase

TECH IN ACTION

Tech in Action is a free regional student innovation, STEAM and workforce showcase at Hilton Concord. Middle school, high school, college and community innovators bring projects, prototypes, programs and live demonstrations into public view.

Home of the I-680 Corridor Education Challenge, Tech in Action asks: What does truly authentic education look like? Students answer by building, explaining and defending real work—beyond grades and test scores—to families, educators, colleges, employers, mentors and civic leaders across Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara and Solano counties.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

• Student projects and live demonstrations

• Robotics, AI, engineering, software, cybersecurity and electronics

• Game development, digital media and esports career pathways

• Colleges, employers, mentors, judges and recruiters

• Main-stage presentations, breakout sessions and awards

WHO SHOULD REGISTER

• Students and schools: attend, submit a project or bring a program

• Families and community members: experience student innovation and career pathways

• Educators and colleges: connect programs with regional partners and emerging talent

• Professionals and civic leaders: mentor, judge, recruit or support

• Businesses and organizations: sponsor, exhibit, activate or recruit

Students do not need to submit a project to attend. Exhibitors must select the Student Exhibitor ticket and complete the project-submission process.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, March 27, 2027

Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, California

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.; public doors open at 9:00 a.m.

Free admission

2027 PARTICIPATION GOALS

200+ student innovators • 50+ school programs • 25+ industry mentors • 10+ colleges and universities

These are goals, not confirmed participation. Program details and presenters may change as confirmations are completed.

Learn more and accept the challenge: https://techinaction.lovable.app

Register a project: https://techinaction.lovable.app/submit

Partner, exhibit, mentor, judge or sponsor: https://partnertechinaction.lovable.app

Info: Exhibitor load-in, booth setup, AV and robotics testing, poster placement, volunteer briefing and organizer check-in. Exhibitors receive separate arrival instructions.

Info: Invite-only networking for confirmed sponsors, school and district leaders, colleges, industry executives and civic partners. Main-stage area.

Info: Attendee registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; public doors open at 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors follow separate setup instructions.

Info: Student projects, prototypes, school programs, colleges, employers and partner activations are open throughout the day. Main-stage and breakout programming run concurrently.

Info: Scheduled student robotics demonstrations and live technical explanations on the exhibition floor. Demonstration order will be confirmed with approved teams.

Info: A second block of student robotics demonstrations and live technical explanations. Demonstration order will be confirmed with approved teams.

Info: Exhibitors secure displays and attendees transition to the main stage for the awards ceremony.

Info: A practical look at emerging technology, regional industry needs and the skills students can begin building now. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: A workforce-focused conversation on representation, mentorship, emerging roles and pathways into technology. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: Regional pathways into careers through internships, apprenticeships, mentoring and work-based learning. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: A facilitated connection session linking students and educators with colleges, employers, mentors and community partners. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: A hands-on session for practical technology exploration, prototyping and maker learning. Session format and facilitators are being confirmed.

Info: Students and attendees explore how software, AI and emerging tools move from idea to working project. Session details and facilitators are being confirmed.

Info: Guidance on presenting projects, documenting skills and building a portfolio for college, scholarships and early career opportunities. Session details are being confirmed.

Info: A practical session on game development, digital media and interactive experiences as creative and technical career pathways. Session details are being confirmed.

Info: A working conversation on project-based evidence, student voice and public demonstrations of learning. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: Models for sustained collaboration among schools, colleges, employers and civic organizations across the region. Session details and presenters are being confirmed.

Info: Practical ways adults can help young innovators move from interest to project, feedback, presentation and opportunity. Session details are being confirmed.

Info: A regional conversation on making authentic STEAM and workforce learning more visible, connected and accessible across Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara and Solano counties.

Info: Community welcome, student voice, program framing and the opening keynote. Speaker details will be published only after confirmation.

Info: Fast-paced student demonstrations, project stories and live updates from across the showcase floor.

Info: Selected teams present their work on the main stage, followed by brief questions and feedback. Final teams and format will be confirmed after project review.

Info: Lunch pickup and seating, an innovation keynote beginning during the lunch hour, and sponsor recognition. Speaker details will be published only after confirmation.

Info: A featured address opens the esports championship and career-pathways showcase, followed by competition, industry context and student recognition. Speaker details will be published after confirmation.

Info: A closing keynote is followed by a focused panel connecting student talent with education, career and community opportunities. Speaker and panel details will be published after confirmation.

Info: Recognition of student innovators, teams and community contributors. Award categories and presenters will be confirmed closer to the event.

Info: Final thanks, next steps and the first announcement for Tech in Action 2028.

Event venue & nearby stays

Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, United States

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