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Degrees of Success

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Theme for 2026: Sustainable Living

February 2026 ∘ Peel Region

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What to 

expect?

Immerse yourself in a transformative experience of knowledge, growth, and endless possibilities

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Degrees of Success 2026 is Lotus STEMM’s 5th annual conference, bringing South Asian families together to explore how culture, community and careers in STEMM can shape a more sustainable future. 

 

Primarily designed for South Asian families (youth, parents, educators), but open and welcoming to all!

Featuring

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Speakers

Interactive Booths

Networking

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...and fun!

Spots are limited

Registration opens soon!

When

& Where

Date: February 2026

Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Peel Region

(Exact date and venue details will be confirmed soon)

Speakers

& Partners

Coming Soon

We’re curating an inspiring lineup of speakers and valued partners for Degrees of Success 2026.

Want to join us? 

Reach out at lotusstemm@gmail.com to explore speaking or partnership opportunities.

Conferance

Schedule

10:00 am to 11:15am

Hands-on activities with outreach partners

11:15 am to 11:30am

Opening remarks

11:30am to 12:30pm

TEDx style talks

12:30pm to 1:15pm

Lunch & Networking

1:15pm to 3:00pm

Hands-on activities with outreach partners

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2:45pm to 3:00pm

Closing remarks

Support
Degrees of Success

We’re looking for partners who share our vision of empowering South Asian youth and their families in STEMM.

 

Sponsors make it possible for us to keep Degrees of Success free and accessible for all.

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CONFERENCES.

COUNTLESS STORIES.
LASTING IMPACT.

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100%

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of 2020 attendees expressed interest in attending future Lotus STEMM events

Youth-focused AI & innovation summit

2024

AI-Themed & Focused

2023

Breakthrough Year

2021

Community Focus

250+

PARTICIPANTS REACHED

In-person event at Community Centre

Single-day virtual STEMM showcase

5-day fully virtual conference

2020

Virtual Launch

VOLUNTEERS MOBILIZED

50+

SPEAKERS / FACILITATORS

35+

16

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

22

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS / SESSIONS

13

CORPORATE SPONSORS

66%

of participants in the Family & I Code Together session reported it helped them connect with loved ones through STEMM

Media

Showcase

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