Location
UTK Student Union Building: 1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
When you enter UTK’s Student Union building by whichever entrance, please go up to the 3rd floor. The room number is 362.
Overview
The 2026 DNN TECH Program Review will take place in the UTK Student Union on October 13th, 2026. The purpose of the event is to obtain strategic guidance from DNN TECH’s Advisory Board and to foster collaboration between the consortium and our national laboratory partners, while providing an opportunity for DNN TECH students to present their research and network. In contrast to our inaugural event last year, the 2026 occurrence will focus on student presentations and engagement.
DNN TECH funded Faculty and Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend. Fellows who are nominated and selected to present are required to attend. TECH Affiliates are also encouraged to attend.
Participation is by invitation only. All participants must have submitted the registration form to attend.
Agenda
No host social starting at 7pm:
Shulz Brau
126 Bernard Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
Lodging and Parking Options
There are many hotels in downtown Knoxville within walking distance of the UTK student union. Two we recommend are the Graduate and Cumberland House.
Room block registrations are now expired.
We recommend lodging near enough to campus to minimize on-campus parking as able.
Parking
Due to limited parking space while students are in-session, it is recommended to avoid parking on-campus if able.
The closest hourly campus visitor parking is Volunteer Hall Garage (1545 White Avenue), approximately a five-minute walk from the Student Union. Click here for a walking map.
For additional parking options and walking directions, please consult these links: UTK Student Union Visitor Information and UTK Visitor Parking Guide.
Recruitment
6×30 banquet tables will be available for national lab POCs to set up SWAG and other recruitment items. We plan to use an extended lunch period as an opportunity for students to visit tables.
The building opens at 7 AM, and the SU staff have informed us that any items they have received for the event from you will start to be transferred to the event space promptly at that time.
C/o Loading Dock Manager
Student Union
1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
Items can be received up to 10 business days prior to the event. They will be held and transferred to our event space starting at 7am when the building opens. For items that need to be shipped out, please package the items and affix a return label. At the end of the event, place all items in one area of the space (we can discuss this day of, but normally in the corner of the room). UTK staff will collect all items at the conclusion of the event and move them downstairs for shipment.
Additional Information
Dress Code (especially for student presenters): Business casual (collared shirts, dress slacks, skirts, blouses, closed-toe shoes)
Event Address: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Student Union Building, Knoxville, TN 37916
Reimbursement: Individual DNN TECH institutions are responsible for covering event participant travel and lodging expenses.
Virtual Component: While we are primarily intending for this to be an in-person event, we plan to be able to provide a virtual component for at least the student presentations. The Advisory Board out brief will not be broadcasted.
Event Contacts: Alexander Proksch, DNN TECH Program Manager, [email protected]