Travis Howerton

Dr. Travis Humble

Dr. Vasileios Maroulas

Marcus Blair

Jason Graf

Emma Lee

KTech Pulse: Technology Summit

The Knoxville Technology Council connects, develops, promotes, and advocates for the technology industry in the Greater Knoxville region. We believe the technology industry is essential for our community to thrive. KTech unites the region’s technology leaders and empowers businesses and entrepreneurs through networks, events, resources, and more. We are advancing Knoxville as a technology hub and center of innovation.

Knoxville Technology Council

Join us to celebrate the achievements of the tech industry in the Greater Knoxville region and beyond!

<h3>Watch the <a href="https://jewelrytv.zoom.us/j/99649305271?pwd=jlKObhAGg7A58uzrp7WLVLf9o64vsg.1" title="https://jewelrytv.zoom.us/j/99649305271?pwd=jlKObhAGg7A58uzrp7WLVLf9o64vsg.1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">virtual livestream</a>!</h3> Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs &amp; organizations in East Tennessee! Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world. Keynote Address<a href="https://www.ornl.gov/staff-profile/travis-s-humble" title="https://www.ornl.gov/staff-profile/travis-s-humble" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Travis Humble</a>, PhD | Director, Quantum Science Center at Oak Ridge National LaboratoryUnravelling the Mysteries of Quantum Computing TechnologyDr. Travis Humble will give us an inside look at quantum computing technology —what it can do today, where it’s headed, and why it matters. He’ll share updates on the progress at ORNL in developing and using quantum computing systems, including the recent installation of a diamond-based quantum processor that operates alongside the supercomputer. Learn how he and his team are using hybrid computing systems to pioneer new pathways for scientific discovery.Dr. Travis Humble will give us an inside look at quantum computing—what it can do today, where it’s headed, and why it matters. He’ll share about his work with ORNL’s first on-site, commercial quantum computer cluster, which uses diamond-based quantum processor units that can operate at room temperature in a relatively small package. Learn how he and his team are using this hybrid system to integrate quantum computing with classical computing workflows. AI Tech PanelA group of business leaders and AI experts will discuss practical use cases of Artificial Intelligence, including:<ul><li>How AI is impacting Knoxville-area businesses and tech professionals, especially in the areas of cybersecurity and workforce development</li><li>Lessons learned to improve implementation and integrate AI capabilities into daily operations</li><li>What's ahead for the future of AI and what businesses should be doing now to stay ahead of the curve</li></ul> PanelistsVasileios Maroulas, PhD | Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of AI Tennessee, UTKMarcus Blair | Founder, Omega Business SolutionsJason Graf | COO, The IT CompanyEmma Lee | IT Account Manager, Patriot Talent Solutions Innovation SpotlightsSpeakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they're making around the world.<a href="https://regscale.com" title="https://regscale.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RegScale</a>Dr. Monica Ihli, Senior Manager of AI EngineeringLearn how Generative AI is transforming governance, risk, and compliance through Response Automation—a system that automatically generates accurate, audit-ready answers to security and privacy questionnaires.<a href="https://www.utmedicalcenter.org" title="https://www.utmedicalcenter.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Tennessee Medical Center</a>Clay Callison, Vice President &amp; Chief Medical Information OfficerExplore how UTMC uses Oracle’s Clinical AI Agent to improve efficiency, reduce physician documentation time, and boost satisfaction—while navigating compliance, data security, and ethical considerations of AI in healthcare. Knoxville Technology State of the Union Report<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/travishowerton/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/travishowerton/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Travis Howerton</a>, CEO &amp; Co-Founder at RegScaleBe the first to preview KTech’s Technology State of the Union Report. This comprehensive look at Knoxville’s tech ecosystem highlights a community on the rise—where most respondents see a growing startup scene, accelerating adoption of AI and data-driven tools, and increasing collaboration between established companies and emerging innovators. Discover where our region is thriving, what challenges remain, and how Knoxville is shaping its future as a leading tech hub in the Southeast.Travis has decades of experience in Knoxville’s tech industry, both as an entrepreneur and in senior leadership roles at Bechtel Corporation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He serves on KTech’s Board of Directors, as well as the boards of other non-profit associations and educational institutions in the Knoxville region. Networking Happy HourFollowing the presentations, head to the JTV rooftop to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections at the networking happy hour. Everybody is invited to attend - you just might be surprised at all that's going on in the tech industry right here in Knoxville!If you're not able to join us in person, a virtual livestream will also be available.

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