Events — Enterprise Technology Association
Events & Experiences

Where the
Ecosystem
Comes Together

ETA produces a national calendar of events designed to educate, enable, and connect — from regional AI Week conferences to the national US AI Congress, the executive Future Tech Forum, and member programming online and off.

Event Series
AI Week
6+ Regions · 2026 Schedule Live
National Convening
US AI Congress
May 27–28 · National Press Club, D.C.
Executive Series
Future Tech Forum
Multiple markets · Throughout 2026 · Access-gated
Member Programming
Virtual & In-Person
Online + offline · Members only
Atlanta AI Week — Apr 20–22 US AI Congress — May 27–28 Nashville AI Week — May 12–14 Cincy AI Week — Jun 9–11 Columbus AI Week — Sep 8–10 Tampa AI Week — Oct 20–22 Great Lakes AI Week — Nov 10–12 Future Tech Forum National AI Accelerator Launch — May 27 National AI Accelerator · Rolling Applications Atlanta AI Week — Apr 20–22 US AI Congress — May 27–28 Nashville AI Week — May 12–14 Cincy AI Week — Jun 9–11 Columbus AI Week — Sep 8–10 Tampa AI Week — Oct 20–22 Great Lakes AI Week — Nov 10–12 Future Tech Forum National AI Accelerator Launch — May 27 National AI Accelerator · Rolling Applications
2026 Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Every ETA event on one calendar — conferences, convenings, and member programming. Click any event to register or learn more.

March 2026
27
Mar
Program · Rolling
National AI Accelerator — Applications Open
Online + In-Person · Rolling submissions through end of 2026 · Launches May 27
April 2026
20
Apr 20–22
AI Week
Atlanta AI Week 2026
Atlanta, Georgia · Atlanta Tech Village
May 2026
12
May 12–14
AI Week
Nashville AI Week 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
27
May 27–28
US AI Congress
US AI Congress 2026
National Press Club · Washington, D.C. · National AI Accelerator Launch
June 2026
9
Jun 9–11
AI Week
Cincy AI Week 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio
September 2026
8
Sep 8–10
AI Week
Columbus AI Week 2026
Columbus, Ohio
October 2026
20
Oct 20–22
AI Week
Tampa AI Week 2026
Tampa, Florida
November 2026
10
Nov 10–12
AI Week
Great Lakes AI Week 2026
Northwest Ohio Region
Member Events

Virtual masterclasses, cohort sessions, and online programming are scheduled throughout the year and announced to ETA members via the member portal and email. Join ETA to access the full member events calendar.

Event Formats

Every ETA Event
Format Explained

ETA runs four distinct event formats — each designed for a specific audience, purpose, and level of engagement within the national emerging technology ecosystem.

Regional Event Series
AI Week
The Fastest-Growing AI Event Series in America

A community-powered, week-long AI festival anchored by a two-day conference. Keynotes, workshops, roundtables, networking, vendor showcase, awards, and certificate workshops — all in one week, in cities and regions across the country.

6+
Regions in 2026
1,000+
Attendees per event
2 Days
Anchor conference
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National Convening
US AI Congress
Where National AI Strategy Meets Local Action

ETA's annual national gathering — two days of keynotes, working sessions, and collaborative programming at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The 2026 US AI Congress marks the official launch of the National AI Accelerator inaugural cohort.

May 27–28
2026 Date
500+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
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Executive Series
Future Tech Forum
No Vendors. No Noise. Peers Only.

An access-gated half-day peer exchange for executives and technology leaders — held in markets across the country throughout the year. Keynotes, fireside chats, curated roundtables, and candid peer dialogue, without a vendor floor in sight. Available to ETA Pro members and by invitation.

Half-Day
Format
Access-Gated
Vetted Attendance
TBA
2026 Dates Pending
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Member Programming
Online & Offline
Member Events
Learning & Connection — Year-Round

ETA members access a year-round calendar of virtual masterclasses, cohort sessions, National AI Literacy Day programming, peer roundtables, and certification workshops — both online and in-person at ETA events nationwide.

Year-Round
Programming
Virtual & IRL
Format Options
Pro+
Full Access
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AI Week 2026

Find AI Week
In Your Region

All Events at joinaiweek.com →

Each AI Week is locally rooted and nationally connected — shaped by the technology ecosystem of its region and powered by local community partners.

Apr 20–22, 2026
Atlanta
Georgia — Atlanta AI Week
Early Bird OpenAgenda Live
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May 12–14, 2026
Nashville
Tennessee — Nashville AI Week
Early Bird OpenAgenda Live
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Jun 9–11, 2026
Cincinnati
Ohio — Cincy AI Week
Early Bird OpenAgenda Live
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Sep 8–10, 2026
Columbus
Ohio — Columbus AI Week
Registration Soon
Learn More →
Oct 20–22, 2026
Tampa
Florida — Tampa AI Week
Registration Soon
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Nov 10–12, 2026
Great Lakes
Northwest Ohio — Great Lakes AI Week
Registration Soon
Learn More →
Member Programming

Year-Round Events
for ETA Members

ETA membership unlocks a year-round calendar of online and in-person programming — from virtual masterclasses and certification workshops to peer cohort sessions and exclusive member-only events at ETA conferences.

Virtual · Year-Round
AI Masterclasses
Live virtual training sessions with AI practitioners — covering tools, strategy, governance, and implementation. Earn credential credits toward ETA's certification pathways.
All Members
Cohort Program · Rolling Submissions
National AI Accelerator
ETA's structured cohort program across seven organizational tracks. Applications are open with rolling submissions and approvals through end of 2026. Program launches May 27 at US AI Congress.
Open Applications
Virtual & In-Person
Peer Cohort Sessions
Structured cohort-based learning and peer exchange for professionals in the National AI Accelerator program and ETA's broader membership community.
Pro Members +
In-Person · At AI Week
Certificate Workshops
Afternoon certificate workshops at every AI Week event — earn credit toward AI Explorer, AI Empowered Professional, and AI Empowered Leader credentials.
All AI Week Attendees
In-Person · Exclusive
Member Receptions
Private ETA member receptions at US AI Congress, Future Tech Forum, and select AI Week events — for Pro and Leader members to connect off the main floor.
Pro Members +
Virtual · Ongoing
On-Demand Library
A growing library of recorded workshops, masterclasses, keynote replays, and ETA event content available to Pro and Leader members anytime.
Pro Members +
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Your ETA Event?

Every ETA event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and lead — whether you're in a regional AI Week, the national Congress, or a virtual masterclass from your desk.

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