We are looking forward to welcoming you to the GEMS Expo taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Huntsville Botanical Garden! 

To the left, you will find the Tentative Expo Agenda.  

ARRIVAL: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sponsors ONLY report to the registration table located at the Front Entrance.  Once the sponsor has signed in, teams may enter to set up project displays.

Keynote Address and Project Showcase: 9:00 - 11:00 AM

• GEMS Teams will share their projects.

STEM Hands-on Activities: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

• GEMS Teams will participate in a variety of hands-on, STEM-themed activities.

DISMISSAL: 1:30 PM

• Sponsors are responsible for releasing the students to a designated parent or guardian.  We expect ALL team members to participate in the scheduled activities until the end.  No early departures, PLEASE! 

Check the FAQs page for more information

This event is based on an application process.  Only GEMS team members and their sponsors/co-sponsors receiving a notice of acceptance are eligible to attend the Expo.

Sponsors are responsible for travel arrangements and monitoring students following the school/district's field trip policies and guidelines.