Reflections | Projections is a tech conference organized and run by students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
We draw students, speakers, and companies from around the world. Join us to listen to tech talks from across the industry, to participate in an Artificial Intelligence programming competition in Mechmania, to solve puzzles throughout the conference during PuzzleBang!, and to attend our job and startup fairs.
The conference is free and open to anyone regardless of age, major, job, or affiliation with the University of Illinois. So come join a discussion led by some of the brightest minds in the business about the bleeding edge of the tech industry!
Don't miss out on the first event of the conference! Join us for our Startup Panel to kick off the event. Come and listen to some of the best in the industry.
Jake Radkiewicz
Engineering Director @ Uptake
Evelyn Gillie
Software Engineering Manager, Flexport
Ryan Debenham
Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform, Qualtrics
Jared Tame
Senior Software Engineer, Tophatter
We are always proud to have alumni come to R | P. Because we know our alums like to meet each other while in town, we are hosting an Alumni Get-Together at Murphy's Pub on Green St. Hope to see you there!
Alumni, students, and all attendees are welcome to come take a break from our awesome talks and socialize in the Siebel Atrium with some foods and beverages!
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Startup Panel Siebel 2405 |
  2:00pm - 5:30pm | Startup Fair Atrium |
  6:00pm - 6:50pm | Speaker: Ben Jun Siebel 1404 |
  7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner, sponsored by RetailMeNot Siebel 1404 |
  9:00am - 10:00am | Breakfast 2405 Siebel |
  10:30am - 4:30pm | Job Fair Atrium |
  5:00pm - 5:50pm | Speaker: Gabrielle Allen Siebel 1404 |
  6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Atrium |
  7:30pm - 8:20pm | Keynote Speaker: Basil Alwan Siebel 1404 |
  9:00pm - 11:00pm | Alumni Event Murphy's |
  9:00pm | MechMania Kickoff Siebel Center |
  9:00am - 10:00am | Breakfast Atrium |
  10:00am - 10:50am | Speaker: Santanu Kolay Siebel 1404 |
  11:00am - 11:50am | Speaker: Laura Gómez Siebel 1404 |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Atrium |
  1:00pm - 1:50pm | Speaker: Nicole Hu Siebel 1404 |
  2:00pm - 2:50pm | Speaker: Don Dini Siebel 1404 |
  3:00pm - 4:00pm | ACM Social Hour Siebel Atrium |
  4:00pm - 4:50pm | Speakers: Maesen Churchill & Grace Huang Siebel 1404 |
  5:00pm - 5:50pm | Speaker: Clare Curtis Siebel 1404 |
  6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Atrium |
  7:00pm - 7:50pm | Speaker: Brad Nicholas Siebel 1404 |
  8:00pm - 9:00pm | Mechmania Closing Ceremony Siebel 1404 |
Nope! But registering is the only way you'll be guaranteed a t-shirt and a chance to submit your resume to our resume book. Click here to register.
Yes! The registration will be opening up soon!
Yes! Reflections | Projections is completely free! This includes Mechmania and other events.
Please email us at corporate@acm.illinois.edu.
All food at the conference will be free the entire weekend.
Please join our Facebook page.
The Startup Fair is for pre-IPO companies, and the Career Fair is for established companies.
Willard Airport is located south of UIUC. If driving, head north from the airport on the 45 and turn right onto Springfield – you'll soon find yourself on UIUC campus! Alternatively, you can catch a cab or Uber from the airport, headed towards Matthews and Stoughton.
Siebel Center is located 1 mile from the Champaign Amtrak Station. Most buses will take you to campus. The 100S and 120E run every few minutes. Ride one of these buses to the intersection of Wright St and White St, then walk east on Stoughton and you will find yourself at the Siebel Center!
Most amenities are available within walking distance of the Siebel Center. However, if walking isn't for you then Champaign-Urbana's public transit system can take you where you need to go. Routes can be mapped using Google Maps or the CUMTD app and each ride will cost you $1. No change is given on the buses, so bring exact fare with you!
View the rest of our sponsors on our job fair and startup fair pages!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at
corporate@acm.illinois.edu