2026 Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase
The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Rochester will host 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!
About the 2026 Showcase
The 2026 Showcase will bring 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.
Showcase Features
Following the awards program, attendees will be invited to participate in the Speed Networking Pitch Session, where faculty members, companies, and organizations share 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 includes:
- Lunch for all attendees
- A keynote speaker
- Panel sessions
- Coffee and dessert networking opportunities
- A student research poster session with awards for the top three posters
Please save the date for this exciting day of awards, recognition, science, and discovery.
Tentative Agenda
- 8:00 AM – Technology Woman of the Year Awards 2026 Breakfast (separate paid registration required)
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Showcase Registration
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Showcase Welcome Remarks
- 10:45 AM – Noon – Speed Networking Pitch Session
- Noon – 1:00 PM – Lunch
- 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
Featured Speakers
Information coming soon.
NEW THIS YEAR: Technology Woman of the Year 2026
Tech Rochester and the Centers will kick off the day with the Technology Woman of the Year Awards beginning at 8:00 AM at the Memorial Art Gallery. This new celebration will recognize, elevate, and celebrate 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 will highlight outstanding women technologists, encourage their continued contributions in the Greater Rochester region, and foster 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 event page below.