2026 Fall Expo Deadlines & Processes

Abstract submission: Oct. 14, 2026 at 11:59pm

Abstract reviewed by units: Oct. 26 at noon

Presenters informed of their mode (poster vs. talk): By Oct. 28 at 11:59pm

Final updates to submitted abstracts in OURConnect: By Nov. 2 at 11:59pm

Primary research mentor approval: Nov. 4 at 11:59pm

Publish the Fall Expo program with the schedule: By Nov. 11 at 11:59pm

Final Call Fall Expo Session

  • Virtual presentation submission deadline: Nov. 12 at 11:59pm
  • Poster session submission deadline: Day of event or when capacity is reached

Virtual YouTube link submission: November 12 at 11:59pm

Fall Expo Event

  • Poster Sessions: Nov. 17, 2026
  • Research Talks: Nov. 18, 2026
  • Fall Expo Final Call Session: Nov. 18, 2026
  • Virtual Presentations: Nov. 16-20, 2026

Top presentation awards for students in West Lafayette and Indianapolis announced: By December 11

Presentation feedback and certificates available: By December 11