Discover the Future and Deploy It
Join us for a one-day conference exploring emerging technologies and their transformative impact on business, engineering, education, and society. Tailored for university alumni, faculty, staff, business professionals, engineers and students, this event is designed to connect people who are experimenting, building, learning and putting new technologies into practice.
Come ready to share ideas and gain insights into cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and next-generation digital systems while connecting with industry leaders, academic pioneers and forward-thinking peers.
Friday, March 5, 2027
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Howard L. Hawks Hall, 730 N. 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Cost to Attend: General: $100 | Students: $20
Registration Opening in December
Call for Proposals Now Open!
Call for Proposals Now Open!
We aren't looking for polished experts.
Have you explored, built or put emerging technology into practice? We want to hear your story.
Choose Between Two Session Styles
LEARN
Share insights, experiences or lessons learned.
EXPLORE
Lead a hands-on workshop where attendees put technology into practice.
Suggested Session Topics
These are just a few possibilities! We welcome proposals across all areas of emerging technology, especially those highlighting practical applications, experimentation and lessons learned.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Generative AI, AI agents, machine learning, and practical applications of intelligent tools.
Building, Creating & Automating
AI-assisted app development, no-code tools, workflow automation, and turning ideas into working solutions.
Emerging Technologies & Innovations
Robotics, extended reality, smart systems, quantum computing, and technologies shaping what's next.
Technology in Education & Learning
AI-integrated teaching, innovative learning tools, student projects, and emerging approaches to education.
From Idea to Deployment
Piloting new technologies, overcoming implementation challenges, scaling solutions, and learning from successes and failures.
Responsible & Human-Centered Technology
AI ethics, cybersecurity, privacy, digital trust, accessibility, and the human side of technology adoption.
Showcase Your Technology
Connect with up to 285 attendees exploring emerging technologies and their practical applications.
DEPLOY Showcase
$500
Vendor fee
Demonstrate your technology, connect with attendees and share innovative solutions throughout the day. Fee includes two conference registrations, providing vendor representatives with access to conference sessions, lunch and networking opportunities.
Limited to 12 vendors
DEPLOY in 5 - By Invitation
5-Minute Spotlight
Eight DEPLOY Showcase vendors will be invited to take the stage for a 5-minute demonstration highlighting their technology, the problem it solves and how it is being put into practice.
Interested vendors can indicate their interest during the application process. Invitations will be based on the proposed demonstration, relevance to the conference theme and the opportunity to showcase a variety of emerging technologies.
Limited to 8 invited vendors
Interested in Participating as a Vendor?
Complete the Vendor Application to be considered for the DEPLOY Showcase and invitational 5-minute spotlight. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all 12 spaces are filled. 5-minute spotlight participants will be selected in January. Selected vendors will receive confirmation and payment instructions.
Apply to be a Vendor
Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.
Travel Accommodations
Location
Howard L. Hawks Hall
730 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588
Hotel
Lincoln offers a variety of hotels within walking distance of the College of Business. The closest hotels are in the Haymarket district or downtown Lincoln.
Air Travel
Destination: Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)
- 4 miles to City Campus
- Visit go.unl.edu/airport-transportation for ground transportation and car rental options
Destination: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA)
About 65 miles from campus or around an hour drive. Here are some options for getting from OMA to your visit in Lincoln:
Drive
When you drive to Lincoln, you'll have many options for parking near campus.
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