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Registration is Now Open for the 2026 UT Innovative Technologies Symposium
Register and Reserve Your Spot!
March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.
The University of Tennessee’s Office of Innovative Technologies is excited to extend an invitation to all higher education institutions across Tennessee.
This three-day symposium will focus on our everyday IT challenges, shared interests, honed skills, and newfound passions. We aim to foster innovative IT solutions and promote opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among Tennessee higher education IT professionals. The event will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with peers, industry experts, and technology companies involved in higher education.
If you are driven and passionate about applying technology in higher education, this symposium is for you! We hope you will add this conference to your list of professional development opportunities for 2026 and join the hundreds of professionals expected to attend.
Who Should Attend
This symposium is open to all higher education institutions across the state of Tennessee.
Please note that there is a $150.00 registration fee for non-UT attendees. Hotel information is available on the UT Innovative Technologies Symposium website.
Schedule
Tuesday, Mar. 24
Check-in/Registration:
7:00 a.m.
Vendors Open:
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sessions:
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
with networking breaks between sessions.
Lunch:
11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Check-in/Registration:
7:00 a.m.
Vendors: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Keynote: 8:00 a.m.
Sessions:
9:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
with networking breaks between sessions.
Lunch:
11:30 a.m.
Networking Reception:
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 26
Check-in/Registration:
8:30 a.m. at Henley Concourse
Vendors:
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Sessions:
9:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
with networking breaks between sessions.
Lunch:
11:30 a.m.
Closing Remarks:
3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to welcome Michael Shepherd, Senior Distinguished Engineer and Services CTO at Dell, as the keynote speaker at the 2026 UT Innovative Technology Symposium. With over 25 years at Dell and a global reputation as a technical evangelist, he brings unparalleled expertise in the evolution and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Learn more about Michael Shepherd.
Questions?
For questions about this exciting symposium, please email the IT Symposium Committee at ut_it_symposium@utk.edu.