Welcome to the Regional Tech Hub, a celebration of the extraordinary research ecosystem that makes Illinois a global leader in advanced computing and scientific innovation.
This interactive experience showcases the people, institutions, and technologies driving discovery across the region—from national laboratories and leading universities to industry innovators.
Discover more details below including participants, topic areas, and what’s in store. See you at the Hub!
Ribbon Cutting
Monday, 16 Nov 2026
2 pm
The Hub is located on the third floor of McCormick Place near registration.
Hub Space
2–6 pm
Tuesday–Thursday, 17–19 Nov 2026
10 am–6 pm
Regional Tech Hub Chair
Christine Baissac-Hayden, Easy English 4 All
Davey Wheeler, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), University of Illinois
The Regional Tech Hub is open to all registered SC attendees.
At the Regional Tech Hub you’ll discover researcher profiles, short videos, and interactive content highlighting advances in four HPC topic areas—artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, high-throughput computing, and translational research.
The space will also host panel discussions, invited presentations, and informal meet-and-greet opportunities with researchers and institutional leaders.
Conveniently located near registration on the third floor of McCormick Place, we invite you to stop by, explore, connect, and experience the remarkable innovation taking place across Illinois.
Join us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, November 16, at 2 pm, as we celebrate the opening of this unique showcase of regional excellence.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every stage of scientific discovery, from analyzing complex data and accelerating innovation to enabling more informed decisions and personalized solutions. Discover the people, institutions, technologies, and collaborations advancing AI and precision approaches to address some of today’s most complex scientific and societal challenges.
Ian Foster
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Seonyeong Park
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Michelle Hribar
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Khan Siddiqui
HOPPR
Volodymyr Kindratenko
National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)
Abel Kho
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Shana O. Kelley
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Aggelos Katsaggelos
McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
Quantum technologies are redefining the future of computing, communication, and sensing. Learn how leading institutions, innovators, and industry partners across Illinois are building the next generation of quantum technologies and shaping the future of computing.
David Awschalon
Chicago Quantum Exchange
Robert W. Karr Jr.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Laura Schulz
William Fefferman
The University of Chicago
Prem Kumar
Northwestern Inquire
John Towns
Modern scientific discovery depends on world-class computing infrastructure. Discover the advanced systems, data platforms, high-speed networks, and storage technologies that enable AI, large-scale simulations, and data-intensive science while supporting groundbreaking work across disciplines.
Bob Grossman
University of Chicago, Center for Transitional Health Data Science
Arvind Ramanathan
Andrew Chien
Ravi Madduri
Nick Chia
Technology has its greatest impact when it improves lives. Meet the people, organizations, and collaborations transforming scientific discoveries into advances in healthcare, patient outcomes, and community well-being, demonstrating how innovation ultimately serves society.
Maria Jaromin
Gabriel Rocklin
Arpita Saha
Tempus
Sara Gerke
Elizabeth McNally
Alex Pearson
University of Chicago Center for Computational Medicine & Clinical Artificial Intelligence
Martin Burke
Molecule Maker Lab
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