Last Call for Presenters 2025 Grand Challenges Summit
Feb. 13-14, 2025, Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro
Everywhere You Look, UT is Collaborating to Solve Grand Challenges
The University of Tennessee System is seeking dynamic presentations from faculty and staff for the 2025 summit. Share your work, lead discussions, and help shape the future of our state. Teams or individuals are encouraged to apply.
Presentations should focus on one of the three Grand Challenge areas: Strengthening Rural Communities, Overcoming Addiction, or Advancing K-12 Education.
Timeline
- Proposals due Friday, Sept. 13
- Presenters notified in October
Presentations that explore connections among the Grand Challenge areas will receive extra consideration.
The conference planning committee seeks engaging, informative, and research-based sessions. The committee will review and approve all presenter applications.
Presentations do not need to be tied to a Grand Challenges grant. Teams that have been awarded grants encouraged to apply.
Not submitting a proposal but still want to attend? We’ve got you covered!
Join us for an impactful summit addressing Tennessee’s most pressing issues. By bringing together diverse experts and stakeholders, the summit aims to foster innovative solutions and partnerships that drive meaningful change statewide. This is a unique opportunity to explore interconnected challenges and collaboratively advance our communities.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your commitment to the Grand Challenges, and we look forward to an engaging and productive event.
Best regards,
John W. Lacey
Systems Strategist
University of Tennessee System
jlacey2@tennessee.edu