UNITE Tech Conference & Expo 2026 Agenda

Review the October 14–15, 2026 schedule at The Post Building in downtown St. Louis. Day 1 features AI learning tracks, keynotes, panels, and the Career & Partnership Fair. Day 2 features the Tech Expo, Live MVP Showcase at 9:00 AM, Robotics & Drone Exhibition from 10:00–11:25 AM, Business Showcase from 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, and Sip & Tech: A Celebration of Community. Youth are only on the 5th floor from 9:00–10:00 AM both days for CyberUp programming.

Day 1 — Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  • Conference host — Master of Ceremony & Host: Dr. April Warren-Grice, Founder & CEO, Liberated Genius — Both days
  • 7:00–8:00 AM — Registration, Coffee & Welcome
  • 7:00 AM–4:00 PM — BTMW Podcast Studio
  • 9:00–10:00 AM only — Be Tech Midwest Youth Innovation Zone: CyberUp PowerUp — Sponsored by RBC (5th Floor only)
  • 8:00–8:55 AM — Day 1 Keynote with Daryle L. Johnson
  • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Career & Partnership Fair
  • 9:00–9:55 AM — Afro AI Panel — Moderated by Julius Adewunmi
  • 10:00–10:55 AM — Content Creators Coffee Talk Panel
  • 11:00–11:55 AM — Future of Work Fireside
  • 12:00–12:50 PM — Lunch, Networking & Fair — Food trucks available
  • 1:00–1:55 PM — Class Session 1
  • 2:00–2:55 PM — Class Session 2
  • 3:00–3:55 PM — Class Session 3
  • 3:55–4:00 PM — Day One Closing

Day 2 — Thursday, October 15, 2026

RECF Robotics & Drone Zone

10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Explore five exhibitors showcasing drones, robotics, wearable exoskeleton legs, and other emerging technologies. Enjoy hands-on activities and discover technology career pathways throughout this interactive Day 2 zone.

Presented by The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)

The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF)
  • Conference host — Master of Ceremony & Host: Dr. April Warren-Grice, Founder & CEO, Liberated Genius — Both days
  • 7:00–8:00 AM — Registration, Coffee, Welcome & Expo Opening
  • 8:00–8:55 AM — Day 2 Keynote with Teri Green
  • 9:00–10:00 AM only — Be Tech Midwest Youth Innovation Zone: CyberUp PowerUp — Sponsored by RBC (5th Floor only)
  • 9:00–9:55 AM — Live MVP Showcase — Sponsored by Husch Blackwell
  • 10:00–11:25 AM — Robotics & Drone Exhibition — Presented by RECF
  • 11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Business Showcase
  • 12:00–12:50 PM — Lunch, Networking & Expo — Food trucks available
  • 1:00–1:55 PM — The Past Meets the Possible: History, Tech & AI
  • 2:00–2:55 PM — Geospace
  • 3:00–3:55 PM — Leveraging Tech in Business — Powered by HGC Media
  • 4:00 PM — Conference & Expo Close
  • 7:00–10:00 PM — Sip & Tech — A Celebration of Community