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2026 Region One STEM + Esports Conference

Join us for the South Texas STEM + Esports Conference, a dynamic two-day professional learning experience hosted at Region One Education Service Center in Edinburg, Texas. This forward-thinking event brings together educators, administrators, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge developments in K–12 STEM education plus a special STEM topic, which for this year is the rapidly growing field of academic esports.

Day 1 kicks off with engaging, half-day interactive seminars focused on key trends, strategies, and innovations in STEM program development and esports integration across grade levels.

Day 2 features a full schedule of breakout sessions across multiple strands, offering participants in-depth insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities with thought leaders in STEM and esports education.

This event is presented in partnership with the MEGAbyte consortium and is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and resources needed to inspire the next generation of learners and digital competitors.

All Educators and Administrators All Levels and Content Areas, MEGAbyte members attend FREE. www.esc1.net/megabyte

$300.00

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Advanced Academics
CTE
Engineering
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Technology
Mathematics
MEGAbyte Service
Science
STEM
Technology
TSTEM

MEGAbyte (FREE)

Workshop Materials

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Region One Edinburg 2/12/2026 7:00 AM 8:30 AM
Education Service Center
Brooks County Room
2/12/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
STEM Center
2/12/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Brooks County Room
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Cameron County Room
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Hidalgo County Room
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
STEM Center
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Willacy County Room
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Education Service Center
Starr County Room
2/13/2026 8:30 AM 4:00 PM

Workshop Contacts

Name Type E-Mail Phone
Sylvia Escobar Presenter sescobar@esc1.net
Arturo Leon Huapaya Presenter aleon@esc1.net
Evangelina Blanco Presenter eblanco@esc1.net
Sylvia Escobar Contact sescobar@esc1.net (956) 984-6047
Arturo Leon Huapaya Contact aleon@esc1.net
Evangelina Blanco Contact eblanco@esc1.net
Miguel Chuca Contact mchuca@esc1.net (956) 984-6197
SARA CAMACHO Contact scamacho@esc1.net (956) 984-6152
Vilia Garcia Contact vilgarcia@esc1.net
SARA CAMACHO Billing Contact scamacho@esc1.net (956) 984-6152
Elena Oviedo Billing Contact eoviedo@esc1.net (956) 984-6071

Sessions

Thursday February 12, 2026
407845 Arrival / Registration
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Region One Edinburg
Join us for the South Texas STEM + Esports Conference, a dynamic two-day professional learning experience hosted at Region One Education Service Center in Edinburg, Texas. This forward-thinking event brings together educators, administrators, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge developments in K–12 STEM education plus a special STEM topic, which for this year is the rapidly growing field of academic esports. Day 1 kicks off with engaging, half-day interactive seminars focused on key trends, strategies, and innovations in STEM program development and esports integration across grade levels. Day 2 features a full schedule of breakout sessions across multiple strands, offering participants in-depth insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities with thought leaders in STEM and esports education. This event is presented in partnership with the MEGAbyte consortium and is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and resources needed to inspire the next generation of learners and digital competitors.
Registration / Lunch
6/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407848 Welcome/ TEA Updates/ STEM Engineering Design Challenge
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Cameron County Room
WELCOME TEA Updates presented by Michelle Sedberry, TEA STEM Coordinator STEM Engineering Design Challenge presented by Region One ESC Stem Dept.
STEM Innovation & Instructional Practices
2/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407848 Welcome/ TEA Updates/ STEM Engineering Design Challenge
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hidalgo County Room
WELCOME TEA Updates presented by Michelle Sedberry, TEA STEM Coordinator STEM Engineering Design Challenge presented by Region One ESC Stem Dept.
STEM Innovation & Instructional Practices
2/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407848 Welcome/ TEA Updates/ STEM Engineering Design Challenge
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Starr County Room
WELCOME TEA Updates presented by Michelle Sedberry, TEA STEM Coordinator STEM Engineering Design Challenge presented by Region One ESC Stem Dept.
STEM Innovation & Instructional Practices
2/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407847 Exhibitor Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Region One Edinburg
Join us for the South Texas STEM + Esports Conference, a dynamic two-day professional learning experience hosted at Region One Education Service Center in Edinburg, Texas. This forward-thinking event brings together educators, administrators, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge developments in K–12 STEM education plus a special STEM topic, which for this year is the rapidly growing field of academic esports. Day 1 kicks off with engaging, half-day interactive seminars focused on key trends, strategies, and innovations in STEM program development and esports integration across grade levels. Day 2 features a full schedule of breakout sessions across multiple strands, offering participants in-depth insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities with thought leaders in STEM and esports education. This event is presented in partnership with the MEGAbyte consortium and is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and resources needed to inspire the next generation of learners and digital competitors.
Registration / Lunch
4/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407851 STEM Lab LIVE: Learn. Plan. Build.
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Cameron County Room
Presented by J'aime Garcia, Maker Maven Founder CEO
Breakout Session
0/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407849 Building Understanding: Integrating the New Science TEKS and the Engineering Design Process
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Hidalgo County Room
Presented by Dr. Evangelina Blanco Region One STEM Specialist & Aurturo Leon Huapaya, Region One Engineering/STEM Specialist
Breakout Session
0/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407850 Foundations of Scholastic Esports
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Starr County Room
Presented by David Rivera, Distance Learning Specialist & Esports Program Lead
Breakout Session
1/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407853 Engineering Better STEM Projects with AI
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Willacy County Room
Presented by Omar Lopez, AI & Instructional Technology Coordinator
Breakout Session
1/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407852 Lunch (On your own)
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Region One Edinburg
Lunch (On your own)
Registration / Lunch
0/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407856 STEM Lab LIVE: Learn. Plan. Build.
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Cameron County Room
Presented by J'aime Garcia, Maker Maven Founder CEO
Breakout Session
6/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407854 Building Understanding: Integrating the New Science TEKS and the Engineering Design Process
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Hidalgo County Room
Presented by Dr. Evangelina Blanco Region One STEM Specialist & Aurturo Leon Huapaya, Region One Engineering/STEM Specialist
Breakout Session
0/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407855 Foundations of Scholastic Esports
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Starr County Room
Presented by David Rivera, Distance Learning Specialist & Esports Program Lead
Breakout Session
0/500
Thursday February 12, 2026
407858 Engineering Better STEM Projects with AI
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Willacy County Room
Presented by Omar Lopez, AI & Instructional Technology Coordinator
Breakout Session
0/500

Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.