The Global STEAM Conference 2026, convened by The Green Institute, is an international, hybrid forum bringing together scholars, educators, policymakers, practitioners, artists, and innovators to explore how STEAM education can drive regenerative, equitable, and climate-resilient futures. Under the theme ‘Regenerating Futures: STEAM Education for Planetary Health and Equity,’ the conference examines interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and practice that address pressing global challenges at the intersection of education, sustainability, technology, and social justice. Abstract submissions should be sent to hello@greeninstitute.ng
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Peter Newman AO
John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University, Australia
Dr. Olusola Ayoola
Founder and CEO, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN)
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Dr. Sally Flint, AHEA
Associate Lecturer - Creative Writing, English, & Publishing, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Dr. Juha Henriksson
Europeana Ambassador and Adjunct Professor, Ethnomusicology, University of Helsinki, Finland
Dr. David Akanbi
Adjunct Professor, University of the District of Columbia, United States
Prof. Jennie C. Stephens
Professor of Climate Justice, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Dr. Mona Sedwal
Assist. Prof., National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), India
Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen
Public Health and One Health Researcher, Nigeria
Prof. Yoshihiro Hamaguchi
Professor, Macroeconomics, Hannan University, Osaka, Japan
Prof. Fiona Nunan
Professor of Environment and Development, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien
Member, International Sustainability Standards Board
Prof. Evans Osabuohien
Professor of Economics, Covenant University & DIaDeRC Founding Chair, Nigeria
Dr. Charles Adeyemi
Founder, The Chale Institute, Nigeria
Mayokun Iyaomolere
Founder and Executive Director, Plogging Nigeria
Prof. Helen N. Onyeaka
Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK
Prof. Adeniran Oluwaranti
Director, Linkages and Partnership Office, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Dr. Aaron A. Funa
Assistant Professor I, Sorsogon State University (SorSU), Philippines
Prof. Morenike O. Folayan
Professor, Paediatric Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Titilope Gbemisola Akosa
Executive Director, Centre for 21st Century Issues | Climate Justice & Gender Specialist
Foluke Arijeniwa
Executive Assistant, The Green Institute
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Professor, Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria