Tennessee Advanced Materials Summit
TEAMS 2026: Advancing materials through artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and fusion energy.
Discover the future of advanced materials at the Tennessee Advanced Materials Summit, hosted by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, an NSF MRSEC.
TEAMS brings together researchers, national lab partners, industry innovators, and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and next-generation energy systems are transforming materials discovery and application.
July 20–21, 2026 · University of Tennessee Student Union · Knoxville, Tennessee
Registration Open
Register now for TEAMS 2026.
Registration is free and open for researchers, students, industry professionals, national laboratory partners, and policymakers.
Location
University of Tennessee Student Union
1502 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
Summit Overview
Connect. Collaborate. Lead what’s next.
The summit highlights breakthroughs in AI-driven quantum materials and devices and materials for nuclear fusion and extreme environments, while emphasizing pathways from fundamental research to real-world impact.
What to Expect
Research, workshops, panels, posters, and networking.
Attendees will engage in hands-on workshops, interactive breakout sessions, and strategic discussions aligned with national priorities in science, energy, and workforce development.
With career and industry panels, a student poster session, and opportunities for cross-sector networking, TEAMS offers a platform to build collaborations, share ideas, and help shape the future of materials research.
Why Attend?
TEAMS brings together people working across materials, data, energy, and emerging technologies.
Shape the future of AI, quantum, and energy
Engage with researchers and national partners advancing AI-driven materials discovery, quantum technologies, and next-generation energy solutions.
Connect across sectors
Build connections with collaborators from academia, national laboratories, industry, and government working at the intersection of materials, data, and emerging technologies.
Join strategic conversations
Contribute to discussions about workforce development, domestic innovation, national priorities, and sustainable research ecosystems.
Key Themes
Research themes span discovery, energy, computing, and workforce development.
AI & Quantum Materials
Explore how artificial intelligence and quantum computing are transforming the discovery, design, and control of complex materials and devices.
Fusion & Extreme Materials
Examine materials challenges and innovations supporting nuclear fusion and extreme environments, critical to the future of energy.
From Discovery to Impact
Bridge fundamental research with real-world applications through advanced computing, digital twins, and national laboratory partnerships.
Workforce & Research Ecosystems
Discuss how to build, sustain, and expand the talent pipeline while evolving research centers to meet future demands.
Summit Experience
TEAMS 2026 brings together research presentations, workshops, panels, and student posters.
Research Presentations
Explore research from CAMM and partners from industry and national laboratories, including AI-enabled materials discovery, quantum systems, and materials for extreme environments.
Workshops
Participate in interactive workshops exploring machine learning workflows, quantum device concepts, and data-driven materials design.
Industry & Career Panels
Hear from leaders across industry, national laboratories, and academia on workforce needs, career pathways, and emerging technology landscapes.
Student Poster Session
Connect with the next generation of researchers through student and postdoctoral posters, idea exchange, and emerging talent.
Registration
Register for TEAMS today.
Whether you are a researcher, student, industry partner, national laboratory collaborator, or policymaker, TEAMS is designed to support new insights, meaningful connections, and cross-sector collaboration.
TEAMS Photos
Scenes from the Tennessee Advanced Materials Summit.
