What is Reflections | Projections?
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 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!
Our Team
We are students passionate about technology who embody the diversity and excellence inherent at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We bring industry and academia into one conference to incite the spread of novel ideas. We connect students with professional opportunities. We host a one of a kind AI hackathon. And, we can't wait for you to come to R|P 2022!
Special Events
Career Fair
Meet some of the best companies in the country
Speakers
Come listen to some of the industry's best minds
Mech Mania
Mechmania is our 24 hour AI hackathon that runs from Friday (9/30) - Saturday (10/01). Build your own AI bot to compete. The best part? No prior experience needed. You can find more info at mechmania.io.
PuzzleBang
Grab your friends and compete in a week-long puzzle contest hosted by four UIUC Alums to win exciting prizes. Be sure to check out our pop-up escape room in Siebel on Friday and Saturday! Go to PuzzleBang.com to get started!
FAQ
What can you do at R|P?
Network, build, learn and more! Check out our schedule for more information!
Is registration open?
Yes! Reflections|Projections is completely free to attend! This includes MechMania and all other events.
Is the conference free to attend?
Yes! Reflections|Projections is completely free to attend! This includes MechMania and all other events.
Who can attend?
Reflections|Projections is free and open to anyone regardless of age, major, or affiliation with the University of Illinois. Come join a discussion led by some of the brightest minds in the business about the bleeding edge of the tech industry!