Recap: Tech Fest STEM Fair

Date of Event: 02/14/2026

Location: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Number of Attendees: 1500

Event Summary: Dayton AWS staffed a hands on virtual welding booth at the annual Tech Fest STEM fair put on by the Affiliated Societies of Dayton on February 14 and 15, 2026. Over 1,500 kids attended the event over the weekend. Several had reported it as their favorite activity at the event. We wish to thank the Hobart Institute for the loan of the virtual welders and our volunteers that staffed the exhibit.

Dayton Section members Jacob Hicks and Jeff Hill introduce welding to two young Tech Fest attendees.