Program

Program

Three days of keynotes, TechX talks, roundtable debates, paper and poster sessions, and workshops at Penn State University.

All times are Eastern Time (EST). The program is subject to change.

Day 1

Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00am – 7:30pm
  • 8:00am – 9:00amRegistration & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00am – 9:30amOpening Ceremony
  • 9:30am – 10:15amWelcome Keynote · Transitioned from opening ceremony · Speaker 1 — to be announced
  • 10:15am – 11:00amTechX Talk · Transitioned from opening ceremony · Speaker 2 — to be announced
  • 15 min Break & Networking
  • 11:15am – 12:15pmStrategic Roundtable Debates
  • 12:15pm – 1:30pmNetworking Lunch
  • 1:30pm – 3:00pmPresentation of Research Papers & Prototypes · Batch 1
  • 1:30pm – 3:00pmConcurrent Workshops · Optional for those presenting
  • 3:00pm – 4:30pmPoster Presentation · Batch 1
  • Free time until the reception
  • 6:00pm – 7:30pmWelcome Reception
Day 2

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00am – 7:30pm
  • 8:00am – 9:00amRegistration & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00am – 9:30amOpening Ceremony · Done by Prof
  • 9:30am – 10:15amWelcome Keynote · Transitioned from opening ceremony · Speaker 3 — to be announced
  • 10:15am – 11:00amTechX Talk · Transitioned from opening ceremony · Speaker 4 — to be announced
  • 15 min Break & Networking
  • 11:15am – 12:15pmStrategic Roundtable Debates
  • 12:15pm – 1:30pmNetworking Lunch
  • 1:30pm – 3:00pmPresentation of Research Papers & Prototypes · Batch 2
  • 1:30pm – 3:00pmConcurrent Workshops · Optional for those presenting
  • 3:00pm – 4:30pmPoster Presentation · Batch 2
  • Free time until the reception
  • 6:00pm – 7:30pmConference Dinner
Day 3

Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:00am – 1:30pm
  • 8:00am – 9:00amBreakfast
  • 9:00am – 9:30amTechX Talk · Speaker 5 — to be announced
  • 9:30am – 10:00amTechX Talk · Speaker 6 — to be announced
  • 10:00am – 11:00pmInteractive Sessions
  • 11:00am – 11:30amNetworking Break
  • 11:30am – 12:30pmClosing Remarks & Award Ceremony
  • 12:30pm – 1:30pmLunch