# BOTC 2026

- Dates: 27 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, United States
- Organiser: ETEBA
- Expected attendance: 168

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.eteba.org/botc/)
- [Registration](https://energytechnologyandenvironmentalbusinessassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/v5F8kbRuWHyCm)

## Topics

- Technology
- Business
- OTC

## Speakers

- Scott Aeilts, Associate Laboratory Director for Business Management, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
- Joshua Baca, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New Mexico District Office
- Julianna Barbee, SBDC Director, NNMC, New Mexico Small Business Development Center

## Where to stay

- **Hampton Inn Knoxville-Downtown**: 100 m from the venue, 618 Henley Street, Knoxville, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyshshx-hampton-suites-knoxville-downtown)
- **Hilton Knoxville**: 220 m from the venue, 501 West Church Avenue, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/knxkhhf-hilton-knoxville/)
  - Phone: +1-865-523-2300
- **The Tennessean**: 290 m from the venue, 531 Henley Street, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://thetennesseanhotel.com)
  - Phone: +1 865-232-1800
- **Marriott Knoxville**: 320 m from the venue, 525 Henley Street, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tyskn-marriott-knoxville-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-865-522-2800
- **Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton**: 460 m from the venue, 1109 White Avenue, Knoxville, 37916
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyschup-cumberland-house-knoxville/)
  - Phone: +1 865-971-4663
- **The Oliver Hotel - Knoxville**: 470 m from the venue, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://theoliverhotel.com/knoxville/)
  - Phone: +1-865-521-0050
- **Andrew Johnson Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville
- **Residence Inn**: 510 m from the venue, 210 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, 37902
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/tysdt)
  - Phone: +1 865-566-9100

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #botc2026

- [BOTC 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxdVVzgQgrU)
  - A photo recap of the Battle of the Classes event on March 6th

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