Spring 2026 Center Meeting
The NSF SpectrumX Spring 2026 Center Meeting took place June 1-2 at the University of Notre Dame.
During this event, we discussed center updates, research progress, and future goals.
Speakers
Our expert speakers provided exciting Center updates, outline cutting-edge projects, and discuss the future of spectrum research and policy.
Poster Session
Research innovation is an integral part of each NSF SpectrumX center meeting. Click here to review the submitted posters.
Review Sessions
Once available, the video recordings of the Center Meeting sessions will be linked here.
The agenda for the NSF SpectrumX Spring 2026 Center Meeting is provided below. This meeting was held at the Smith Ballroom at the University of Notre Dame’s Morris Inn. For those who could not attend in person, a virtual attendance option was also available.
To learn more about South Bend, Indiana, review the South Bend informational flyer.
Sunday, May 31
Afternoon — Optional South Bend Cubs Baseball Outing
Evening — Optional Welcome Reception at The Lauber
Monday, June 1
7:30 a.m. — Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. — Welcome, Call to Order & Center-Wide Updates
9:15 a.m. — Panel Discussion – ITU/WRC: Where Can Research Help?
10:30 a.m. — Break & Networking
10:45 a.m. — Future Skills for the Spectrum Workforce Panel
12:00 p.m. — SpectrumX Data Blitz
12:30 p.m. — Group Photo
12:40 p.m. — Lunch
1:30 p.m. — Student Data Competition Winner Announcement
1:50 p.m. — Year 5 Seed Project Highlights
3:00 p.m. — Poster Lightning Talks
3:30 p.m. — Break & Networking
3:45 p.m. — Poster Session
5:15 p.m. — Adjourn
6:30 p.m. — Optional Dinner Groups
Tuesday, June 2
7:30 a.m. — Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 a.m. — NTIA Liaison Project Deep Dives
9:45 a.m. — Professional Development Session
10:30 a.m. — Break & Networking
11:00 a.m. — Research: Flagship Project 1 & 2 Updates
12:30 p.m. — Lunch & Networking
1:30 p.m. — Tutorials (Pick One): SigCap App & Data Platform or SpectrumX MEP & Data System
2:15 p.m. — Research: Flagship Project 3 & 4 Looking Forward
3:00 p.m. — Wrap-Up
3:30 p.m. — Optional Lab Tours