Data Science Institute’s Annual Conference combined with the PTF BPI 2026 Conference
November 9-11, 2026 (St. Simons Island, GA)
Important Announcements
General Registration of $525 ends on October 8, 2026
After October 8, 2026, General Registration is $725
PTF BPI 2026 Details and Submissions | Data Science Institute
PTF BPI 2026 Opening Session Speakers | Data Science Institute
PTF BPI 2026 Accepted Technical Talks and Authors
PTF BPI 2026 Participating Companies and Organizations
The University of Tennessee, School of Natural Resources ‘Data Science Institute’ will be hosting PTF BPI 2026 at the King and Prince Resort in 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.’
Conference Lodging Reservations: IBE – Dates of stay | King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
Monday, November 9th Workshops
Using Machine Learning and AI to find Unknown Sources of Variation ($425)
Fundamental Principles of Adhesives’ ($425 USD)
Monday, November 9th Golf Outing at Heritage Oaks Golf Club ($159)
Sign up during online registration or contact Terry Liles at
wtliles@hotmail.com (706.338.6359) or Tim Young at
tmyoung1@utk.edu (or 865.356.1151)
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Industry Advisory Board
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.
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.
