The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Rochester hosted the 2026 Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase on April 23, 2026, at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, New York. Don't miss out! Save the date and Pre-Register Below!
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About the 2025 Showcase
The 2026 Showcase brought together researchers from the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and surrounding universities to present their cutting-edge work to industry partners, with the goal of promoting collaboration, innovation, and regional economic growth.
NEW THIS YEAR: Technology Woman of the Year 2026
Tech Rochester and the Centers kicked off the day with the Technology Woman of the Year Awards beginning at 8:00 AM. at the Memorial Art Gallery. This new celebration recognized, elevated, and celebrated the achievements of women in high-technology fields. Through both the Technology Woman of the Year Award and the Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Award, the program highlighted outstanding women technologists, encouraged their continued contributions in the Greater Rochester region, and fostered mentorship opportunities for the next generation of innovators.
Important: This program requires separate registration. To learn more and register for this paid event, please visit the Technology Woman of the Year Event Page below.
Showcase Features
Following the awards program, attendees were invited to participate in the Speed Networking Pitch Session, where faculty members, companies, and organizations shared brief three-minute pitches about their research, projects, and collaboration interests, creating new opportunities for partnership and innovation.
In addition to the pitch session, the full-day event included:
Please save the date for this exciting day of awards, recognition, science, and discovery.
Registration information coming soon!
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8:00 AM – Technology Woman of the Year Awards 2026 Breakfast (separate paid registration required)
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Showcase Registration
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Break for Awards Attendees
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Showcase Welcome Remarks
10:45 AM – Noon – Speed Networking Pitch Session
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Keynote Speaker
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Panel Session
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Coffee and Desserts during Poster & Networking Session
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Featured Speakers
