Fablab Hrvatska at the Garešnica Infinity STEAM conference 2026: dialogue towards a stronger local STEM ecosystem At this year’s Garešnica Infinity STEAM conference, held on 10 June 2026 within the Garešnica Infinity Festival, the FabLab association took part by running a structured stakeholder dialogue, „STEM as a driver of development“, through a participatory process and the co-design of activities. It was carried out with the support of the National Foundation for Civil Society Development through the Thematic Systemic Support for the area of STEM as a driver of development. Within the structured dialogue, Roberto Vdović MSc ran a participatory session aimed at strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding among the key stakeholders of the local STEM ecosystem. Through a moderated discussion, an exchange of experience and a role-swap method, representatives of educational institutions, civil society organisations, the public sector and other relevant actors reflected on their own role in developing the STEM environment and identified challenges and opportunities for future cooperation. Particular emphasis was placed on jointly shaping proposals for activities and models of cooperation that can contribute to the sustainable development of the local community and to making STEM content more available to children and young people. The conference’s main theme is bringing science closer to new generations through education, technology and experiential learning. Those attending had the chance to build their competences in science communication, to encounter innovative approaches to teaching and the use of contemporary technologies in education, to exchange examples of good practice and to form new partnerships. The conference further underlined the importance of connecting schools, associations, institutions and the local community in creating an environment that encourages interest, knowledge and skills in STEM. The event was organised by: Grad Garešnica HR TZ Sjeverna Moslavina Udruga S F E R I A Garešnica Centar za posjetitelje Natura 2000 Garešnica More details at: https://www.fablab.hr/fablab-hrvatska-na-garesnica-infinity-steam-konferenciji-2026/