TMA’s 2013 STEM Summit will take a two-pronged approach in addressing the STEM talent deficit that our country is facing by not just looking at the talent management needs; but also defining the types of STEM educational outreach needed in our society to produce the innovative talent this country was once known for. The summit will feature case studies and best practices in strategic STEM education outreach starting as early as K-12, and leading all the way up to the secondary and post-secondary levels. The summit will also focus on strategic talent management and acquisition practices that will address the mismatch of skills in current STEM talent and the complexity of sourcing STEM talent in an increasingly competitive, global market.