Annual Conference for Members

The inaugural annual conference will start at 1:00 pm EST on Thursday, September 12, 2024 and conclude at 1:00 pm EST on Friday, September 13, 2024.  All members are welcome to attend the Executive Board Meeting at 1:30 pm EST on Friday after conclusion of the conference.  A room block has been reserved for participants at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville (NOTE: After 9/2/24, the link for reservations will expire and participants must call Crown Plaza directly to reserve at (865)522-2600).  Mention ‘UT School of Natural Resources’ when making your reservation.  The guaranteed room rate is $113/night + taxes.   Please contact Timothy Young at tmyoung1@utk.edu or 865.356.1151 if you have any questions.

Conference Agenda Highlights:

  • Showcase Graduate and Undergraduate Student Research and Progress
  • Recruiting Opportunities
  • Keynote talks
  • Applied Research Updates
  • Machine Learning Coop breakout sessions and workshop
  • Networking dinner, tailgating and football game (depending on conference dates)

Full Agenda Details available here

Downloadable Agenda available here

Fans attending game in Neyland Stadium

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