Accelerating American Innovation & Prosperity in Artificial Intelligence
The premier cross-sector forum for leaders building, deploying, researching, funding, and legislating artificial intelligence. Delegations from all 50 states and international partners convene at the National Press Club for two days of programming designed to drive outcomes and accelerate American innovation and prosperity in AI.
When May 27–28, 2026
Where National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
Delegations All 50 States & International
Featured Programming
Event Features
Two days of high-impact sessions designed to drive outcomes across every sector of the AI ecosystem.
Policy & Workforce
AI Ready America Roundtables
Invitation-based and open working sessions uniting government officials, industry leaders, and educators to advance AI readiness across every region of the country.
Innovation & Acceleration
National AI Accelerator Breakouts
Deep-dive sessions spotlighting inaugural cohort teams across eight industry tracks — showcasing breakthrough applications and investment-ready ventures from across the country.
Main Stage
National AI Leadership Keynotes & Firesides
Marquee addresses and fireside chats with senior government officials, industry executives, and international partners setting the national agenda for responsible AI development and American competitiveness.
Key Topics
The Issues That Matter Now
AI Technology, Policy & Innovation
Regulatory frameworks, governance models, and the innovation ecosystem shaping AI’s future.
AI Infrastructure & Energy
Computing capacity, data center expansion, grid modernization, and sustainable energy for AI workloads.
AI & Economic Development
Job creation, regional competitiveness, industry transformation, and equitable growth strategies.
AI & Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safety
Threat landscape, defensive applications, data protection, and safety assurance frameworks.
AI in Defense
National security applications, defense modernization, allied collaboration, and ethical considerations.
AI in Healthcare
Clinical applications, drug discovery, health system efficiency, and patient data stewardship.
AI Education & Workforce
Talent pipelines, reskilling initiatives, academic partnerships, and preparing the next-generation workforce.
AI & Quantum
Convergence of AI and quantum computing, research frontiers, and implications for cryptography and optimization.
About the Convening
Where Policy Meets Innovation
The US AI Congress is the premier cross-sector forum for leaders who are building, deploying, researching, funding, and legislating artificial intelligence.
Delegations from all 50 states and several foreign countries will convene in Washington, D.C. for two days of substantive programming designed to drive outcomes, forge partnerships, and accelerate responsible AI development that strengthens American competitiveness and security.