Dr. Shannon Putman of Putman XR Consulting led an immersive technology experience that became one of the defining moments of the Expo. We put VR and emerging tech directly in the hands of educators, industry leaders, and students.
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The 2026 Expo brought together participants from across Illinois — higher education, tech industry, community organizations, and philanthropy —all of them as active collaborators in a shared ecosystem.
Twenty-five students from eight universities formed teams around real institutional challenges — not case studies, not simulations.Each team worked for months alongside industry and community mentors before presenting before a panel of judges at the Expo.
Each team at the GANAS Tech Expo was matched with a real organization facing a real challenge. What they built over months of collaboration — and presented live at Roosevelt University — is a preview of what Illinois’ next generation of tech talent can do.
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Brief 1–2 sentence description of what the team built and what problem it solves. Fill in once winner details are confirmed.
Brief 1–2 sentence description of what the team built and what problem it solves. Fill in once winner details are confirmed.
Brief 1–2 sentence description of what the team built and what problem it solves. Fill in once winner details are confirmed.
Join us on April 22nd for a statewide gathering of innovators, educators, and industry leaders using technology to shape the future. More details coming soon.
