VESTA National Summit 2024

VESTA Comes of Age!

VESTA has benefited from 21 years of grant funding from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education program (NSF ATE), first as an NSF ATE Project, followed by two rounds of funding as a Regional Center of Excellence, two rounds of funding as a National Center of Excellence, and most recently as a National Resource Center.

Take this opportunity to learn about the VESTA of tomorrow as you enjoy exciting informational presentations, a sensory walk through the wines of Tennessee, an engaging tour of Tsali Notch Vineyard surrounded by majestic mountain views in lush foothills of Tennessee, and delicious catered dinner.

Register NOW - Click Here to Register for the Summit.  Registration Deadline Monday, Friday, May 17, 2024.

Lodging - 2024 VESTA Summit Reservation Link

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Knoxville, TN
507 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-544-8502

Airports - 

McGhee Tyson Airport, Alcoa, TN

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is located just 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville and is the premier air facility in East Tennessee.

VESTA will not be providing transportation between the airport and the Embassy Suites.  We will provide information on participants that are arriving during the same general time frame so you can make arrangements with other attendees should you elect to do so.

Location: Knoxville, TN