The Future of Computing Research Collaboration (FCRC) 2026 Annual Workshop, which will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (EDT) at the CBIS Building at RPI.

This full-day workshop brings together RPI and IBM leadership, faculty, researchers, and students to highlight strategic priorities, research progress across the four FCRC tracks (AI Algorithms, AI HW/SW Codesign, Semiconductor Technology, and Quantum Computing), and future collaboration opportunities. The day includes leadership remarks, an IBM strategy overview, research lightning talks, a joint IBM/RPI panel, a poster session and lunch open to the RPI community, and a closing reception.

• Registration is required to attend. 

Morning Session – FCRC ONLY

Afternoon Session – Open to all RPI                                                                          

• 12:00 – 1:30 PM:          Poster Session & Lunch                                                 CBIS Atrium Level 2 South 
• 1:30 – 2:15 PM:            FOCI Overview & Lightning Talks                                   CBIS Auditorium 
• 2:20 – 2:30 PM:            Break                                                                                    
• 2:30 – 3:30 PM:            Joint IBM/RPI Panel                                                        CBIS Auditorium 
• 3:30 – 3:45 PM:            Closing Remarks                                                             CBIS Auditorium 
• 3:45 – 4:30 PM:            Reception                                                                        CBIS Auditorium Gallery