STEMATHLON

STEM EDUCATION & IBEForuM Collaboration

STEM Education and IBEForuM proudly present the STEM Competition in the Middle East. The project of STEM Education has been presented in Dubai, Qatar and now in Saudi Arabia. In collaboration with IBEForuM, this year’s International STEM Competition STEMATHLON is presented at Saudi Arabia.

I would like to emphasize the importance and significance of the National Educational Robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Competition, which is fundamental to the progress of the educational community and society at large.

The competition offers students a unique opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical projects, enhancing skills such as problem solving, teamwork, and innovation. At the same time, it cultivates interest in science and technology, inspiring the younger generation to pursue careers in these fields.

Participation enhances students’ creativity, critical thinking, self-confidence, and perseverance, as they are challenged to face and overcome challenges with real impact.

25 Years of Service and Innovation

For 25 years, our organization has been the only body working systematically to introduce educational robotics and STEM into Greek education, based on the following principles:

• De-commoditization of hardware and software, using open technologies such as Microbit, Arduino, Scratch, and MakeCode.
• Decentralization of the competition, with regional representatives and zero participation costs, making it unique worldwide at this level.
• Linking projects to the natural sciences, so that problem solving is based on scientific laws and incorporates new technologies.
• Promotion of the competition as a Greek educational initiative, in contrast to other imported competitions that promote specific material.
• Internationalizing the institution by creating the International STEM Contest (STEMATHLON), in which students from Southern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East participate.

Teacher Support

The creation of PORTAL (https://portal.stem.edu.gr/) offers free bilingual support and training to teachers, both in Greece and abroad, enhancing the quality and accessibility of the educational process.

Competition Theme: “From Human Intelligence to Artificial Intelligence”

From kindergarten to high school, students explore the transition:

• From human-controlled mechanical constructions,
• To simple automations without human intervention,
• To complex projects with sensors and data usage (IoT),
• And finally, to data management through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The integration of sensors (environmental, physical, energy, etc.) allows interaction with the environment and confirmation of fundamental laws of Natural Sciences, leading to smart automation.

Main Focus: Human Being

This year’s theme focuses on human beings and their basic needs: Food, Energy, Communication, Art, and Culture. Students are invited to create projects that offer solutions and improve everyday life, with the aim of autonomous operation through AI and scientific documentation.

There is an urgent need to support and promote such initiatives, as they are the foundation for the development of talented and innovative citizens who can contribute significantly to the progress of the country and the world.

Ioannis Somalakidis

The Organizing Committee of the Contest consists of the following members:

President: Ioannis Somalakidis

Vice President: Marios Somalakidis

Project Manager: Konstantinos Savvopoulos

Marketing Coordinator: Imroze Shaik

Scientific Committee:

• Michael Mpakaloglou (Early Elementary Category)
• George Souvatzoglou (Higher Elementary Category)
• Panagiotis Verras (Middle School Category)
• Nikolaos Sazaklidis (Sports Categories)

Event – Managed by:

• Dr. Rania Obeid (STEM Education specialist and international educational consultant)
• Arif Ulla (Director – Production)
• Imroze Shaik (Director – Global Partnerships)
• Ajish Joseph (Director – Client Strategies)
• Muzzamil Shaik (Director – Technology & Planning)
• Fairoze Shaik (Director – Production)
• Atish Khan (Senior Manager – Global Partnerships)

Register to participate in the webinars that will be held for the STEMATHLON 2026 Saudi Arabia

Click  HERE !!

Schedule of WEBINARS:

Early Elementary: 18th of October 2025 – Time 4:00 PM(EEST)

Higher Elementary: 18th of October 2025 – Time 4:00 PM(EEST)

Middle School: TBA

Football & 3athlon: 18th of October 2025 – Time 4:00 PM(EEST)

Additionally three informative webinars are designed to help you learn more about the competition and get fully prepared to participate. To ensure we can provide you with the best experience, please take a moment to fill out this short form – https://forms.gle/BAhYE8cLUvSx38pJ7:

• Friday 17th of October 2025 – Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM (Athens / Riyadh time, GMT+3)
• Monday 20th of October 2025 – Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Athens / Riyadh time, GMT+3)
• Wednesday 22th of October 2025 – Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Athens / Riyadh time, GMT+3)