Data Science Institute’s Annual Conference combined with the PTF BPI 2026 Conference
November 9-11, 2026 (St. Simons Island, GA)
PTF BPI 2026 Announcement | Data Science Institute
The University of Tennessee, School of Natural Resources ‘Data Science Institute’ will be hosting PTF BPI 2026 at St. Simons Island GA from November 9-11, 2026. This upcoming conference will be the 11th edition of the successful PTF BPI International Conference series. PTF BPI provides a unique conference platform for networking about applied technologies and innovation between industry and academia. The previous PTF BPI 2023 at St. Simons Island had eight keynote speakers from industry, 36 technical papers, and participation of more than 25 companies from the forest products industry. Participants in 2023 also enjoyed a golf tournament on Monday afternoon and a technical workshop on ‘Introduction to Adhesives.’
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We hope you will mark the dates for PTF BPI 2026 on your calendars! Register and submit an abstract for the conference via the links above. More information on presentations is forthcoming. Existing ‘Data Science Institute’ members will also be able to take advantage of discounted registration and other member benefits during the conference. Data Sciences Institute members will enjoy a Monday evening dinner with an invited speaker.
PTF BPI 2026 Opening Session Speakers | Data Science Institute
Focus areas will be:
- Industry-focused webinars, training, and workshops in data analytics, machine learning, and AI
- Direct applications in manufacturing of data science, machine learning, and AI
- Student education
Members will have the opportunity to interact with UT SNR faculty, staff, and students and attend an annual conference at UT for education and in-person networking. Member companies will be able to engage in confidential research projects with graduate student support. An executive board will govern the Institute.
