MDE EXPO SPRING 2026

America/New_York
The Inn at Virginia Tech Latham Ballroom 901 Prices Fork Rd Blacksburg, VA 24061

The Inn at Virginia Tech Latham Ballroom 901 Prices Fork Rd Blacksburg, VA 24061

Registration
MDE EXPO SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION
    • SETUP: Students arrive to set up posters, demos, and presentation materials. Faculty and staff may also use this time to prepare registration and room logistics.
    • REGISTRATION: Event check-in opens to the public. Attendees may pick up badges, programs, and receive directions to presentation tracks and poster sessions.
    • WELCOME SESSION: Opening remarks and overview of the Spring Expo, including the event schedule, presentation format, judging process, and general announcements.
    • TRACK SESSIONS: Parallel oral presentation sessions featuring student project teams. Each track will host multiple team presentations evaluated by assigned judges.
    • BREAK
    • TRACK SESSIONS: Parallel oral presentation sessions featuring student project teams. Each track will host multiple team presentations evaluated by assigned judges.
    • LUNCH: Lunch break for students, judges, and attendees. Transition period between oral presentations and poster sessions.
    • POSTERS: Poster presentations and informal project discussions. Attendees are encouraged to engage with student teams, view posters, and participate in interactive demonstrations.
    • AWARDS CEREMONY: Recognition of outstanding projects and announcement of award recipients. Closing remarks for the Spring Expo.
    • CLEANUP AND VACATE: Students dismantle posters and displays and vacate the space. .