NCSA Industry Conference
Driving Innovation with AI, Quantum, and Supercomputing
Designed for partners, prospective collaborators, and technology leaders shaping the future together.
Event Dates
October 13–14, 2026
Tuesday–Wednesday
Location
iHotel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1900 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820
Audience
Industry partners, prospective collaborators, and technology leaders
Contact
Have questions? Contact us.
About
The NCSA Industry Conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the latest in advanced computing, collaboration opportunities, and real-world impact.
Join us for engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and valuable networking opportunities.
Conference Schedule
| Tuesday,
October 13
All-day conference programming
| Wednesday,
October 14
Conference programming through lunch
Who Should Attend
- Industry executives and decision makers
- Technology leaders and innovators
- Current and prospective collaborators
- Organizations exploring advanced computing solutions
Agenda
Content subject to change.
October 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
October 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Keynote by Addison Snell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Intersect360
NCSA Outlook: John Towns, Deputy Director, NCSA
40 Years of Industry Collaboration: NCSA Director Reflections
Presentations
- Panel: Scientific AI across the research community
- Cybersecurity evolution: Meeting the challenges posed by AI and quantum developments
- Quantum overview from Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST)
- Panel: Women in AI
- Collaborative software development for patient care
- Panel: Surrogate modeling
- Technology roadmap
- Panel: Preparing tomorrow’s workforce for a changing world of work
- Center spotlights
Travel and Lodging
Conference Venue
Hotel and Illinois Conference Center
1900 S. First St.
Champaign, IL 61820
All conference programming will take place in the Illinois Ballroom.
Parking: Free onsite parking is available. The parking lot provides direct access to the Illinois Ballroom lobby for conference attendees.
Click here for more info about the iHotel and Illinois Conference Center.
Questions: Please contact industry@ncsa.illinois.edu.
Conference Lodging Block
A room block has been reserved at the iHotel and Illinois Conference Center.
Book Online: Use the iHotel group reservation link
Block Code: NCSA IND
Guest Password: CZ!F5
Guests making reservations by phone at 217-819-5000 must mention the block code NCSA IND to a Guest Service Agent. The conference rate is available until the cutoff date of 09/14/2026.
Nearby Lodging Options
Champaign-Urbana has many hotels near the University of Illinois campus. Below is a short list of potential lodging accommodations nearby.
| Hotel | Book Online | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| iHotel and Illinois Conference Center | stayatthei.com | 0.0 miles |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton | hilton.com | 0.7 miles |
| Hilton Garden Inn Champaign-Urbana | hilton.com | 0.9 miles |
| TownePlace Suites Campustown | marriott.com | 1.7 miles |
| Hyatt Place | hyatt.com | 2.5 miles |