About StackCon
StackCon is the ultimate playground for tomorrow's changemakers, where kids and teens stack real skills in tech, design, money, and business.
Designed especially for kids and teens, StackCon is a two-day, hands-on learning experience hosted by Stacked Up Academy in Jersey City. Students learn new skills, build positive habits, form new friendships, and have a great time doing it.
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2 Days. 5 Pillars.
S.T.E.A.M. + Entrepreneurship
Science
Experiments & discovery
Technology
Coding, apps & AI
Engineering
Robotics & building
Art + Design
Graphic design & branding
Math + Financial Literacy
Money, saving & investing
+ Entrepreneurship
Woven through every workshop: students learn to pitch ideas, price products, and think like founders.
The #1 STEM Conference in New Jersey for Kids & Teens
Hosted in Jersey City, StackCon brings together young builders, designers, coders, and future founders for two days of hands-on workshops led by real industry professionals.
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Why StackCon
Paving the way beyond the classroom
Traditional schooling leaves gaps in financial literacy, design, and technology. StackCon fills them, giving students the tools to succeed in school, their careers, and achieve financial independence.
Skill-building workshops
Real, hands-on skills in coding, design, engineering, and money that most classrooms never get to.
Financial literacy early
Budgeting, saving, and investing taught before the first paycheck, so students break generational cycles.
Entrepreneurship in practice
Kids pitch ideas, price products, and learn to think like founders, not just future employees.
Digital literacy
Students move from consuming technology to creating it, responsibly and confidently.
Collaboration & connection
Teamwork challenges and new, meaningful friendships with peers who share the same curiosity.
Creativity & exploration
Room to experiment, fail, and try again without grades or tests holding them back.
Mentors who look like them
Instructors are working professionals who show students what is possible for their future.
Wellness & independence
Positive habits, confidence, and self-direction that carry into school, careers, and life.
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Seats for StackCon 2027 are limited. Secure your student's spot for two days of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and entrepreneurship workshops.