- STEMFest 2026 showcased the transformative power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through immersive learning experiences.
- Honda Aircraft Company, maker of HondaJet aircraft, returns as the presenting sponsor of STEMFest for the second year in a row.
- More than 5,000 thousand people attended the May 23rd event.
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 28, 2026 — Honda Aircraft Company, maker of HondaJet aircraft, is celebrating the success of the second annual STEMFest, held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Novant Health Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The free event welcomed more than 5,000 students, families, educators, and community members for a day of hands-on exploration designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Presented by Honda Aircraft Company in collaboration with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Guilford County Schools, the Greensboro Swarm, and more than 70 local organizations, STEMFest 2026 showcased the transformative power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through immersive learning experiences.
During the event, attendees engaged with interactive exhibits, robotics demonstrations, coding challenges, and engineering activities that brought STEM concepts to life. Visitors also had the opportunity to explore Honda innovations, including displays highlighting the advanced technology behind the HondaJet and other products, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and mobility.
“STEMFest reflects Honda Aircraft Company’s dedication to inspiring curiosity, fostering innovation, and investing in the future workforce,” said Honda Aircraft Company President & CEO, Hideto Yamasaki. “By bringing together students, families, educators, and industry professionals, we are helping create pathways for the next generation to explore careers that will shape the future of aviation and technology.”
Honda Aircraft Company and Triad Partnership
The event is part of Honda Aircraft Company’s broader community engagement efforts in the Triad region, where the company is headquartered. With attendance growing from 3,000 to 5,000 participants over the last two years, STEMFest continues to grow as a regional platform connecting education and industry while supporting workforce development. Through initiatives like STEMFest, Honda Aircraft Company aims to strengthen its role as a community partner and a leader in aerospace innovation, while helping build a diverse, skilled workforce equipped to drive future technological advancements.
About Honda Aircraft Company
Honda Aircraft Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. responsible for the research, development, sales, marketing, customer service, and manufacture of the innovative HondaJet Elite II. Founded in 2006, Honda Aircraft's world headquarters is located in North Carolina. Global deliveries of the HondaJet surpassed the 250-mark in 2024. The company is now developing its newest aircraft, the 11-occupant HondaJet Echelon, which will be produced in North Carolina alongside the HondaJet Elite II, as Honda Aircraft continues to advance the global Honda brand slogan “The Power of Dreams: How We Move You.”
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