Frequently asked questions
US AI Congress FAQ
Dates, venue, tickets, themes and how to take part in the 2027 US AI Congress, March 24-25, 2027 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
What is the US AI Congress?
The US AI Congress is a national AI leadership summit produced by the Enterprise Technology Association (ETA). It brings together the leaders who build, deploy, research, fund and legislate artificial intelligence, from federal agencies and Congress to governors' offices, industry, universities and the national security community, to turn national AI policy into action across every sector and region of the United States.
When and where is the 2027 US AI Congress?
The 2027 US AI Congress takes place March 24-25, 2027 at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045. Programming runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET both days, with a VIP dinner on the evening of March 23, 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale December 10, 2026. Seating at the National Press Club is limited, so you can request your seat now to be first in line. Attendee types include general admission, VIP, government, and education or nonprofit.
What are the 2027 themes?
The 2027 signature themes are: from AI to superintelligence (how America leads the transition as AI approaches and exceeds human-level capability, safely, competitively and on its own terms); AI anthropology (how AI is changing the way we live, learn, work, govern and relate to one another); and technology, policy and impact (where breakthroughs, lawmaking and real-world outcomes meet).
What happens at the US AI Congress?
Two days of programming across 12 content tracks and 50+ sessions: National AI Leadership keynotes and firesides on the main stage, AI Ready America roundtables that bring government, industry and education together on AI readiness, and National AI Accelerator breakouts that spotlight cohort teams and investment-ready ventures. Tracks cover AI policy, infrastructure and energy, economic development, cybersecurity, defense, healthcare, workforce and education, robotics, and quantum-AI convergence.
Who attends?
Federal policymakers and regulators, state and local government leaders, education and workforce leaders, economic development organizations, business and industry executives, technologists and founders, researchers, and national security and defense leaders. In 2026, delegations came from all 50 states and several foreign nations.
Can international and foreign government delegations attend?
Yes. Delegations from across the country and around the world, including foreign government delegations, are welcome. Request your seat and select "Hosting a delegation" so the team can follow up.
How do I apply to speak?
Submit a session proposal on the speaker application. The program team reviews every application and follows up by email.
How can my organization sponsor or partner?
Start on the partner page. Options include sponsorship, exhibiting, hosting a session, the VIP dinner and custom partnerships. A member of the partnerships team responds within two business days. 2027 event partners will be announced December 10, 2026, alongside a preview of the agenda.
How do journalists get media credentials?
Request credentials on the media page. The media team reviews every request and confirms credentials by email. Press inquiries can also go to peter@joineta.org.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers help with registration, speaker and session support, VIP hospitality and content from March 23 to 25, 2027. Sign up to volunteer.
Who organizes the US AI Congress?
The US AI Congress is founded and produced by the Enterprise Technology Association (ETA). It is convened with the Chief Architect Network, the Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation and the Institute for Education. 2027 event partners will be announced December 10, 2026.
What happened at the first US AI Congress in 2026?
The inaugural US AI Congress took place May 27-28, 2026 at the National Press Club. It brought together delegations from all 50 states and several foreign nations, federal agency leaders, industry and research leaders, and more than 75 speakers across eight programming tracks, and it launched the inaugural cohort of the National AI Accelerator. Read the 2026 recap, see the 2026 agenda and 2026 speakers.
When will the 2027 agenda be announced?
A preview of the 2027 agenda will be announced December 10, 2026, the same day tickets go on sale.
How do I contact the team?
Email hello@joineta.org or use the contact form.
March 24-25, 2027 · National Press Club
Join us for the 2027 US AI Congress
Tickets go on sale December 10, 2026. Request your seat now to be first in line.