SHPE National Convention Brings a STEM Career Fair to Indianapolis Oct. 28-31

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A major national STEM recruiting event lands downtown this week. The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers brings its national convention and career fair to the Indiana Convention Center Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 28–31, with organizers expecting nearly 10,000 students, engineers, academics and recruiters. For Indy engineering students and working professionals, it is a rare chance to meet national employers without leaving Marion County. The catch: it is a paid, registered convention, not a walk-in job fair.

A two-day STEM career fair is part of the SHPE convention at 100 S. Capitol Ave. Registration is still open, at late rates, and onsite registration opens Wednesday at 6 a.m.

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Event	SHPE National Convention and STEM Career Fair
Dates	Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Location	Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225
Cost	Paid registration; late rates run $475 (advisors) to $960 (non-members)
Format	In person
Registration	SHPE National Convention; onsite registration opens Oct. 28 at 6 a.m.
Eligibility	Registered attendees; non-members can register

💼 What the SHPE Career Fair Offers Indianapolis Job Seekers

SHPE's convention is built around hiring. Techpoint reported that the career fair runs two days, with about 150 employers recruiting for internships and full-time jobs, and named Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Honeywell Aerospace and Wells Fargo among the participating companies. Columbus-based Cummins and Purdue University are supporting the convention as Indiana partners.

SHPE says it expects more than 250 exhibitors overall, a figure that covers sponsors, universities and booths beyond the hiring floor.

Membership is not required. SHPE's registration page lists a non-member rate alongside student, professional and advisor rates.

⚠️ Read This Before You Head Downtown

It costs money. Late registration, which runs through Oct. 31, is $625 for undergraduate and graduate students, $760 for SHPE professional members, $960 for non-members and $475 for faculty advisors.
Career fair hours are not public. SHPE has not posted the two career fair days on its public pages. Registered attendees see the schedule in the convention's Attendee Hub.
Fair groups are assigned. SHPE splits the career fair into randomized groups. People who register now get their group at onsite registration.
Upload a resume first. Recruiters can search resumes posted to SHPE's career center, so post one before Wednesday.

Questions about registration go to SHPE at 323-725-3970 or [email protected].

A Free Saturday for Families

SHPE is opening part of the convention to the public for the first time. STEM Familia Fest runs Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Convention Center and is free. It is aimed at K–12 students and parents, with hands-on science, a college fair and a parent session on STEM education and career paths. It is not a job fair, but it is a good way for a teenager in Lawrence or Wayne Township to see where an engineering degree leads.

🔎 Indianapolis Engineering Jobs to Search Now

Central Indiana hires engineers well beyond the convention floor, from pharmaceuticals and life sciences to engines, transmissions and aerospace. Whether or not you register, these searches cover the roles SHPE recruiters will be filling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the SHPE National Convention in Indianapolis?

Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave.

Is the SHPE career fair free?

No. The career fair is part of the paid convention. Late registration ranges from $475 to $960 depending on attendee type. Only the Saturday STEM Familia Fest is free.

Do I have to be a SHPE member to attend?

No. SHPE offers a non-member registration rate, though members pay less.

Which days is the career fair?

Techpoint reported a two-day career fair, but SHPE has not posted the days or hours publicly. Registered attendees find them in the Attendee Hub.

Can I register at the door?

Yes. SHPE says onsite registration opens Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 a.m.

Keep Your Indy Job Search Moving After the Convention

A convention badge gets you in front of recruiters for a few days. A profile keeps working after the booths come down. Create a free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get new Indianapolis listings, and browse the Career Center for local career guides.

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