TechX 2026

3-5 June

Whether you’re looking to improve your technical skills, engage with cutting-edge technologists, prepare for your next career step, network with students and professionals from around the world, or all of the above, HKN TechX is the place to be! Save your spot today! Also don’t forget to upload your resume during registration to be a part of our resume book! Take a look below at this year’s program!

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Sessions
  • 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM Welcome
  • 12:15 P.M. – 1:05 P.M. KEYNOTE – Development of Accessible Digital Technologies to Promote Inclusive Healthcare with Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi
  • 1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. Tech Talks and Expo Booths
  • 3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. Navigating the Fast-Moving Waters of Artificial Intelligence, Trust, and Policy – with William Bartholomew
  • 4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M. Technology for Safety & Security Panel
  • 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Networking
  • All times shown are Eastern Daylight Time
  • 10:00 A.M. – 10:10 A.M. Welcome
  • 10:15 A.M. – 11:05 A.M. Quantum Computing for ECE – with Greg Byrd
  • 11:15 A.M. – 12:05 P.M. Presentations Session A
  • 12:15P.M. – 1:05 P.M. KEYNOTE From Foundations to Applications – with Jill Gostin
  • 1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. Career Labs
  • 3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. Artemis II: What We Saw, What We Learned, What Comes Next – with Burt Dicht and Rod Pyle
  • 4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M. Challenges & Opportunities in Sustainable Energy – with Jessica Bian
  • 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Presentations Session B
  • All times shown are Eastern Daylight Time
  • 9:50 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Welcome
  • 10:00 A.M. – 10:50 A.M. Stabilizing and Replenishing the Modern Grid: The Critical Role of BESS in the Australian Context – with Nishad Mendis
  • 11:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M. Transforming AI with Superconductors with Ken Segall
  • 12:00 P.M.- 12:50 P.M. Cool Tech, Real Work: Why the Future Belongs to Problems, Not Products – with Ann Lazare
  • 1:00 P.M.- 1:50 P.M. KEYNOTE: Build What’s Next: Security, Standards, and the Future of Tech – with Jeffry Handal
  • 2:00 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. GradLab: From the Laboratory to the Lecture Hall–Teaching as a Scholarly Path – with Steve Watkins
  • All times shown are Eastern Daylight Time

“HKN TechX was a great event that made us feel privileged to be an HKN member yet again, such events should be conducted every year to enhance engagement in the community.”

– TechX 2023 Attendee from Mu Alpha Chapter

"I attended the TechX Conference and each panel was interesting and covered new information which is valuable.”

– HKN student 2023 TechX attendee

"For me, the best part of the conference was the opportunity to network and to learn industry leading research.”

– 2023 TechX attendee