Chattanooga Connect 2026
About this Event
From Pilot to Scale: Chattanooga to the Nation
Join leaders from government, industry, and academia at Chattanooga Connect 2026 to explore what it takes to move innovation from pilot projects to real-world deployment at regional and national scale.
Hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Research Institute (UTCRI), this year's conference will examine how collaboration across research, industry, and government is accelerating the deployment of next-generation transportation, digital infrastructure, and connected mobility systems.
Using Chattanooga's nationally recognized living laboratory as a starting point, the conversation expands to statewide, regional, and national strategies for scaling innovation. Through keynote presentations, expert panels, and breakout sessions, attendees will explore how research, technology, policy, and cross-sector partnerships can turn promising ideas into operational solutions with lasting impact.
Whether you're advancing research, developing technology, shaping policy, or implementing solutions in your community, Chattanooga Connect offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, build meaningful partnerships, and help define what's next.
Additional speakers, sessions, and events will be announced soon.
Monday 09.14
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Info: Join us at the Hunter Museum of American Art to kick off Chattanooga Connect 2026. This reception also serves as conference check-in, so you can pick up your badge while enjoying light bites, drinks, and river views with fellow attendees and local leaders.
Tuesday 09.15
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Chattanooga Connect 2026 Conference Sessions
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday 09.16
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Interactive Workshops & Demos
Info: Additional information coming soon.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 177.91
