US AI Congress
Accelerating American innovation and prosperity in artificial intelligence
Powered by Enterprise Technology Association, Presidential Innovation Foundation, Chief Architect Network, and a national coalition of partners, the US AI Congress brings together business leaders, technologists, policymakers, and community builders for two days of conference programming and collaborative working sessions. The 2026 US AI Congress marks the official launch of the National AI Accelerator program.
Two days. National scale. Real outcomes.
The US AI Congress is ETA's premier national convening, designed not as a conference to attend but as a working session to shape. US AI Congress brings together the stakeholders whose decisions move whole sectors, regions, and policy frameworks.
Main stage keynotes and featured conversations from America's most consequential voices in AI strategy, policy, and enterprise adoption, setting the national agenda for the year ahead.
The 2026 US AI Congress is the official launch event for ETA's National AI Accelerator, bringing together accepted project teams, program partners, and peer advisors in one room for the first time.
Facilitated working sessions and roundtables connecting enterprise leaders, government officials, economic development agencies, and technologists around America's most urgent AI opportunities.
The issues that matter now
Eight topic tracks drive the two days of programming at the 2026 US AI Congress, covering the full breadth of America's most urgent AI challenges and opportunities.
Regulatory frameworks, governance models, and the innovation ecosystem shaping AI's future.
Computing capacity, data center expansion, grid modernization, and sustainable energy for AI workloads.
Job creation, regional competitiveness, industry transformation, and equitable growth strategies.
Threat landscape, defensive applications, data protection, and safety assurance frameworks.
National security applications, defense modernization, allied collaboration, and ethical considerations.
Clinical applications, drug discovery, health system efficiency, and patient data stewardship.
Talent pipelines, reskilling initiatives, academic partnerships, and preparing the next-generation workforce.
Convergence of AI and quantum, research frontiers, and implications for cryptography and optimization.
Government, industry, and national leadership
The 2026 US AI Congress convenes senior officials, executive leaders, and national innovators for two days of substantive dialogue on America's AI future. Full speaker roster announced in April 2026.
Acting Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor
AI SME, Distinguished Engineer; Presidential Innovation Fellow in AI, The White House
Managing Director, Data Analytics and AI / CDAIO, JobsOhio
Co-Founder & CEO, Enterprise Technology Association
Co-Founder & National Director, Enterprise Technology Association
Technology Leader, Ecolab & CEO, Chief Architect Network
President, Bowling Green State University
President, Miami University
President, University of Toledo
Sr. Business Manager, Public Sector, NVIDIA
AI Education Leader & Researcher
Senior Privacy Counsel, BigID & Member, AI Committee, State Bar of Georgia
Director of Innovation, U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Full roster announced April 2026. Register now to secure your seat before the program is revealed.
See full roster →A national coalition behind the mission
The US AI Congress is powered by Enterprise Technology Association in partnership with the Presidential Innovation Foundation, Chief Architect Network, and a national coalition of partners committed to accelerating American AI innovation and prosperity.
Producer of the US AI Congress and the AI Week national event series.
The 501(c)(3) alumni organization for former Presidential Innovation Fellows, advancing the program's mission to bring innovation into government for lasting social impact.
Bringing enterprise technology leadership and chief architect expertise to the national AI conversation.
A growing coalition of national organizations, technology companies, and institutions announced in April 2026.
The National AI Accelerator launches at the US AI Congress
ETA's National AI Accelerator is the structured cohort program matching organizations with vetted advisors, technology partners, and implementation support to drive real AI initiatives. The program officially launches at the US AI Congress on May 27 at the National Press Club, and attending the US AI Congress means being in the room when it happens.
Applications open. Rolling approvals and submissions through end of 2026. Program re-launches and expands in 2027.
Inside the two-day program
The 2026 US AI Congress brings together speakers from the White House, NVIDIA, and leading institutions from across the country for two days of conference programming and collaborative working sessions.
Marquee keynotes and fireside chats with senior leaders from government, industry, academia, and the international community, setting the tone and framing the issues.
Day two features structured cross-sector working sessions, including the official launch of the National AI Accelerator inaugural cohort, where leaders move from dialogue to commitment.
State-level and regional leaders convene to align on AI education, enablement, and workforce readiness priorities, advancing the AI Ready America framework across communities nationwide.
Dedicated breakout sessions for National AI Accelerator project teams, peer advisors, and partners, including the program launch, track orientations, and initial matching sessions.
Speakers from the White House, NVIDIA, and leading national institutions will be announced in April. Register now to secure your seat before the full program is revealed.
Register early →Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2026 US AI Congress are open now. Contact us to discuss how your organization can be part of America's premier national AI gathering.
Inquire about sponsorship →National media coverage expected
The 2026 US AI Congress at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. will be attended by national media. Credentialed media will have access to main stage programming and breakout sessions throughout the event.
- Main stage keynotes and featured presentations
- Breakout sessions across all eight topic tracks
- Curated roundtables and private meetings are closed to press
Media organizations interested in covering the 2026 US AI Congress can request credentials and press access. Contact ETA's press team to discuss coverage opportunities, speaker access, and advance briefings.
Request press credentials →The people who move America's AI economy
The US AI Congress is invitation-aware and intentionally curated, bringing together the stakeholders whose decisions shape how AI is adopted, governed, and deployed across American industries and communities.
Be in the room when it happens
Two days of national AI programming, working sessions, and the official launch of the National AI Accelerator, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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