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 submit the registration form below to attend.
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Registration closes COB September 14th.
Agenda
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. We are currently working on a courtesy room block for those that indicate interest in the registration form and will follow up with details soon.
We recommend lodging near enough to campus to minimize on-campus parking as able, but on-campus parking options will be shared here closer to the event.
National Laboratory Recruitment
6×30 banquet tables will be available for national lab POCs to set up SWAG and other recruitment items. We currently plan to use an extended lunch period as an opportunity for students to visit tables. Currently we roughly anticipate 25-35 students attending.
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 expect to be able to provide a virtual component for at least the student presentations. Please select your interest in this option within your registration form and we will share details as they become available.
Event Contacts: Alexander Proksch, DNN TECH Program Manager, aproksch@utk.edu