Join us for the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute’s Third Annual Convergent Research Initiatives Symposium.

Dates: Wednesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Student Union

Join us for a two-day scientific conference to learn more about the work underway in each of our UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Convergent Research Initiatives.

What to Expect:
✨ opportunities for scientific exchange and cross-disciplinary connections
✨ Keynote Talks by UT-ORNL’s NEWEST Governor’s Chairs
✨ Engaging presentations BY UT-ORNL researchers
✨ Student Poster SessionS showcasing the innovative work of UT graduate students

Come discover the latest science, discoveries, and accomplishments emerging from our researchers.