Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs & 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
Travis Humble, PhD | Director, Quantum Science Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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 Panel
A group of business leaders and AI experts will discuss practical use cases of Artificial Intelligence, including:
- How AI is impacting Knoxville-area businesses and tech professionals, especially in the areas of cybersecurity and workforce development
- Lessons learned to improve implementation and integrate AI capabilities into daily operations
- What's ahead for the future of AI and what businesses should be doing now to stay ahead of the curve
Innovation Spotlights
Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they're making around the world.
Knoxville Technology State of the Union Report
Travis Howerton, CEO & Co-Founder at RegScale
Networking Happy Hour
Following 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.
