National AI Leadership Summit
Architecting America's AI Future
A Gathering of Leaders From Around the Country and Across the Federal Government
2027 Convening
March 2027 · Dates TBA
Location
National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
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Program Highlights · Scroll to Explore →
01
Education & Workforce
Building an AI-ready workforce and aligning education, training, and credentialing for the demands ahead.
02
Economic Development
Unlocking AI-driven growth and opportunity in every region of the country.
03
Public & Private Sector Investments
Where federal, state, and private capital converge to fund America's AI infrastructure and innovation.
04
Robotics & Advanced Automation
The frontier of physical AI, manufacturing, and autonomous systems reshaping how America builds.
05
Healthcare & Biotech
Applying AI to advance medicine, accelerate discovery, and improve outcomes across the health system.
06
National Policy Dialogue
Lawmakers, agency leaders, and industry meet to translate federal AI policy into action across the nation.
07
National Security & Defense
Sessions on AI's role in defense readiness, cybersecurity, and protecting critical infrastructure.
08
Infrastructure & Energy
The compute, power, and data foundations required to scale American AI responsibly.
09
Quantum-AI Convergence
Emerging frontiers where quantum computing and AI intersect to reshape what's possible.
AI Policy
National Security
Infrastructure & Energy
Economic Development
Cybersecurity
Healthcare
Workforce Development
Quantum Computing
Defense
Innovation Ecosystems
AI Policy
National Security
Infrastructure & Energy
Economic Development
Cybersecurity
Healthcare
Workforce Development
Quantum Computing
Defense
Innovation Ecosystems
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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.
2
Days of Collaboration
12
Content Tracks
50+
Sessions
100s
Global Leaders
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 across the country and around the world 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.
Accelerating American Innovation & Prosperity
The U.S. AI Congress is the nation’s most impactful and consequential gathering of leaders from across sectors, regions, and domains.
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 Leadership & Governance
Accountable oversight, standards and ethics, and the leadership structures guiding responsible AI adoption.
Robotics & Physical AI
Embodied intelligence, autonomous systems, humanoids, and AI that acts in the physical world.
Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Smart factories, reshoring, resilient logistics, and AI-driven production across the industrial base.
Superintelligence & Quantum Convergence
Frontier capability, the path beyond human-level systems, and where quantum acceleration reshapes the horizon.
AI in Government
Public-sector adoption, service delivery, procurement modernization, and AI across federal, state, and local agencies.
Leadership
Meet the Coordinating Committee
Matthew R. Versaggi, MS, MBA
AI SME, Distinguished Engineer,
PIF Foundation Event Lead, Presidential Innovation Fellow in AI
PIF Foundation Event Lead, Presidential Innovation Fellow in AI
Zack Huhn
Chairman, Enterprise Technology Association
Summer Crenshaw
Co-Founder & CEO, Enterprise Technology Association
Grant Ecker
CEO, Chief Architect Network
Caleb Max
President & CEO, National Artificial Intelligence Association
Partners & Sponsors
Building the Coalition
Supported by a growing coalition of state economic development agencies, innovation firms, and community partners from across the country.
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ETA connects business and technology leaders to drive real-world AI adoption across industries. As the host of the US AI Congress, ETA produces and curates the experience from concept to execution—turning conversation into capability.
The Chief Architect Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, vendor-neutral peer community of Chief Architect technology executives managing Fortune 500-scale practices—connecting leaders to broaden perspectives, share best practices, and drive outcomes.
The Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation (PIFF) is the 501(c)(3) alumni organization for former Presidential Innovation Fellows, advancing the program's mission to bring private-sector innovation into government—developing the people of the U.S. Government for lasting social impact.
NAIA is America's largest AI business coalition, uniting Fortune 500 enterprises and innovative startups to advance federal policy that removes barriers to innovation, builds trustworthy technology, and keeps AI opportunity within reach for every community.
The Institute for Education (IFE) is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit harnessing the power of soft diplomacy, innovation, and technology. Since 1991, IFE has convened diplomats, policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders to advance bipartisan dialogue and Tech-in-Gov collaboration.
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) advances professional local government worldwide. Founded in 1914, ICMA serves 13,000+ members with tools, research, and resources that help local leaders build sustainable, thriving communities.
JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation driving job creation, capital investment, and innovation across Ohio's key industries—connecting companies with the talent, sites, and resources to grow.
Nexigen is a Cincinnati-based IT, cybersecurity, and AI consulting firm founded in 2003. Delivering managed IT, cloud, and AI security solutions for SMBs and enterprises, Nexigen serves as virtual guardians for 2,000+ clients across Greater Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and the Southeast.
USAII® is the world's leading AI certifications provider, empowering professionals and business leaders with industry-recognized credentials in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI transformation strategy.
Ent delivers intent-aware security that protects every action and adapts to every workflow. By understanding user intent in real time, Ent reimagines enterprise threat detection—keeping organizations secure without slowing the people who power them.
ETA connects business and technology leaders to drive real-world AI adoption across industries. As the host of the US AI Congress, ETA produces and curates the experience from concept to execution—turning conversation into capability.
The Chief Architect Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, vendor-neutral peer community of Chief Architect technology executives managing Fortune 500-scale practices—connecting leaders to broaden perspectives, share best practices, and drive outcomes.
The Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation (PIFF) is the 501(c)(3) alumni organization for former Presidential Innovation Fellows, advancing the program's mission to bring private-sector innovation into government—developing the people of the U.S. Government for lasting social impact.
NAIA is America's largest AI business coalition, uniting Fortune 500 enterprises and innovative startups to advance federal policy that removes barriers to innovation, builds trustworthy technology, and keeps AI opportunity within reach for every community.
The Institute for Education (IFE) is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit harnessing the power of soft diplomacy, innovation, and technology. Since 1991, IFE has convened diplomats, policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders to advance bipartisan dialogue and Tech-in-Gov collaboration.
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) advances professional local government worldwide. Founded in 1914, ICMA serves 13,000+ members with tools, research, and resources that help local leaders build sustainable, thriving communities.
JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation driving job creation, capital investment, and innovation across Ohio's key industries—connecting companies with the talent, sites, and resources to grow.
Nexigen is a Cincinnati-based IT, cybersecurity, and AI consulting firm founded in 2003. Delivering managed IT, cloud, and AI security solutions for SMBs and enterprises, Nexigen serves as virtual guardians for 2,000+ clients across Greater Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and the Southeast.
USAII® is the world's leading AI certifications provider, empowering professionals and business leaders with industry-recognized credentials in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI transformation strategy.
Ent delivers intent-aware security that protects every action and adapts to every workflow. By understanding user intent in real time, Ent reimagines enterprise threat detection—keeping organizations secure without slowing the people who power them.