The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on the University of Rochester are happy to announce this 12 months’s Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase.
About the 2026 Showcase
The Showcase brings collectively college researchers and business professionals from the Finger Lakes area and all through New York State for a dynamic, full-day occasion designed to spark significant interplay, strengthen partnerships, and speed up innovation that drives regional financial development.
NEW THIS YEAR: Technology Woman of the Year 2026
TechRochester and the Centers are excited to host two occasions on the Memorial Art Gallery this 12 months. Tech Rochester will kick off the day with its Technology Woman of the Year program starting at 8:00 a.m.
This award acknowledges, celebrates, and elevates the achievements of ladies in high-technology fields. Through the Technology Woman of the Year Award and the Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Award, girls working in these professions are inspired to stay within the Greater Rochester area, mentor younger girls, and contribute to the world’s continued development and innovation.
Important: This occasion requires separate registration.
To be taught extra and to register for this paid occasion, please go to the Technology Woman of the Year Event Page.
Tentative Showcase Information
Keynote Talk
Beyond Smart Display Glasses: Creating a path to Comfort, Context, and Depth in Spatial Computing.
Barry Silverstein
Director of the Center for eXtended Reality (CXR)
University of Rochester
The first era of sensible glasses is validating shopper worth by delivering individualized, context-aware info in a wearable type issue. However, a major engineering problem separates these early information shows from the milestone of snug, ‘true AR’ with a large area of view and high-fidelity digital overlays. This transition level is outlined by simultaneous technical hurdles: scaling the brand new show applied sciences, integrating prescriptions with out compromising weight and yield, and making certain visible consolation, significantly throughout interactions involving each near-field and distant objects (as comparative visible research have demonstrated). This speak analyzes the important decision-making framework and key technical and business benchmarks that outline the street from current monocular single focal optics to extra complicated, variable-focus show architectures. We will current a phased strategic roadmap that balances the mandatory codesign of optics and computational engines, detailing the present knowns and unknowns required to succeed in a context-aware, all-day wearable.
Learn more about Barry Silverstein
Speed Networking Pitch Session
Following the Technology Woman of the Year Awards, attendees are invited to take part within the Speed Networking Pitch Session. Faculty members, corporations, and organizations will ship transient three-minute pitches highlighting their analysis, work, and collaboration pursuits to spark new partnerships and collaborations.
Interested in giving a pitch? Complete this form. Selections might be made on a first-come, first-served foundation. Questions? Contact Nick Koziol at [email protected]
Poster Session Contest
Students inquisitive about collaborating within the poster session should full the Poster Submission type. The normal classes embrace ARVR, Biomedical Technology, Data Science, OPI, and Sensors, Acoustics, and Materials. Submissions are welcome from all areas of Science and Technology. Cash prizes might be awarded to the highest three posters. To take part, please go to our web site or complete this form (observe that this won’t register you for the showcase).
Also Included
• Lunch for all attendees
• Coffee networking alternatives
• A pupil analysis poster session, together with prizes for the highest three posters
Use the hyperlink under to Register Now for a full day of awards, recognition, science, and discovery.
