TechConnect World 2026 is the world’s largest gathering of commercialization-focused innovators, connecting top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, national laboratories, and startups with industry end-users and technology scouts. With over 25 years of experience facilitating innovation commercialization, TechConnect has published 10,000+ technical papers, connected 20,000+ innovations with industry partners, and provided scouting support for most Fortune 500 technology companies and U.S. science and technology agencies. The three-day conference includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and 30+ world-class technical symposia covering nanotechnology, advanced materials, microelectronics, biotechnology, clean energy, water technologies, and AI/quantum computing. The innovation expo provides a platform for researchers to demonstrate cutting-edge technology solutions to diverse communities of technology providers, visionary investors, and trailblazing corporate and federal scouts. The program features innovation pitch competitions including Critical Technology Challenges focusing on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, technical presentation sessions, technology showcase booths, investor matchmaking, and extensive networking opportunities. Distinguished speakers include directors from Department of Energy Office of Electricity, senior advisors from medical and threat countermeasures divisions, researchers from leading universities, CTOs from innovative startups, and representatives from international innovation centers. TechConnect facilitates technology transfer and commercialization through its proven innovation matching platform connecting researchers with industry partners seeking breakthrough technologies across multiple sectors.