US AI Congress — Enterprise Technology Association
Enterprise Technology Association — National Convening
May 27–28, 2026  ·  National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

US AI
Congress

Accelerating American Innovation and Prosperity in Artificial Intelligence

Powered by Enterprise Technology Association, White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, 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.

May 27–28
2026 · National Press Club
500+
Attendees
75+
Speakers
50+
State & Foreign Delegations
About the Event

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.

The Forum
Keynotes & National Dialogue
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 Launch
National AI Accelerator
Program Launch
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.
The Network
Cross-Sector Working Sessions
Facilitated working sessions and roundtables connecting enterprise leaders, government officials, economic development agencies, and technologists around America's most urgent AI opportunities.
Key Topics

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.

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 Computing
Convergence of AI and quantum, research frontiers, and implications for cryptography and optimization
Expected Speakers

Government, Industry &
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.

U.S. Dept. of Labor
Keith Sonderling
Acting Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor
White House
Dr. Matthew Versaggi
Senior Presidential Innovation Fellow, The White House
JobsOhio
Payal Thakur
Managing Director, Data Analytics and AI / CDAIO, JobsOhio
Enterprise Technology Association
Summer Crenshaw
Co-Founder & CEO, Enterprise Technology Association
Enterprise Technology Association
Zack Huhn
Co-Founder & National Director, Enterprise Technology Association
Ecolab
Grant Ecker
Technology Leader, Ecolab & CEO, Chief Architect Network
Bowling Green State University
President Rodney Rogers
President, Bowling Green State University
Miami University
President Greg Crawford
President, Miami University
University of Toledo
President James Holloway
President, University of Toledo
NVIDIA
Jayson Dunn
Sr. Business Manager, Public Sector, NVIDIA
AI Education Leader
Dr. Wendy Walsh
AI Education Leader & Researcher
BigID / State Bar of Georgia
Heather Kuhn
Senior Privacy Counsel, BigID & Member, AI Committee, State Bar of Georgia
U.S. Army
Col. Kristin Saling
Director of Innovation, U.S. Army Recruiting Command
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Taylor Stockton
Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
75+ Speakers Total
Full roster announced April 2026. Register now to secure your seat before the program is revealed.
See Full Roster at usaicongress.org →
Powered By

A National Coalition
Behind the Mission

The US AI Congress is powered by Enterprise Technology Association in partnership with the White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, Chief Architect Network, and a national coalition of partners committed to accelerating American AI innovation and prosperity.

Lead Organizer
Enterprise Technology Association
Producer of the US AI Congress and the AI Week national event series
Federal Partner
White House Presidential Innovation Fellows
Connecting federal innovation strategy with the private sector leaders shaping America's AI economy
Founding Partner
Chief Architect Network
Bringing enterprise technology leadership and chief architect expertise to the national AI conversation
Coalition Partners
National Coalition
A growing coalition of national organizations, technology companies, and institutions announced in April 2026
Featured Program Partners
NVIDIA Microsoft AWS USAII ICMA NAIA World Economic Forum + More Announced April 2026
Launching May 27, 2026 · National Press Club

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 National AI Accelerator 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.

Startups Small Business Midmarket Enterprise Nonprofits Government Research Institutions & Labs Public-Private Partnerships
Eight Organizational Tracks
01
Startup
02
Small Business
03
Midmarket Business
04
Enterprise
05
Nonprofit
06
Government
07
Research Institutions & Labs
08
Public-Private Partnerships

Applications Open — Rolling approvals and submissions through end of 2026. Program re-launches and expands in 2027.

2026 Programming

Two Days. National Scale.
Real Outcomes.

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.

2026 Theme
"Accelerating American Innovation and Prosperity in Artificial Intelligence"
Day One & Two
Main Stage
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 — Featured
Collaborative Working Sessions
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
AI Ready America
AI Ready America Roundtables
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
National AI Accelerator
National AI Accelerator Breakout Sessions
Dedicated breakout sessions for National AI Accelerator project teams, peer advisors, and partners — including the program launch, track orientations, and initial matching sessions
Speakers & Agenda
Announced in April 2026

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.

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Sponsors & Partners
Partnership Opportunities Open

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.

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National Media

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.

Media Access
Open to Credentialed Press
  • Main stage keynotes and featured presentations
  • Breakout sessions across all eight topic tracks
  • Curated roundtables and private meetings are closed to press
Media Credentials & Inquiries
Request Press Credentials

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.

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Who's in the Room

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.

C-Suite & Executive Leaders
Federal & State Government Officials
Economic Development Leaders
Presidential Innovation Fellows
Chief Innovation Officers
AI Workforce & Education Leaders
Technology Partners & Providers
National AI Accelerator Cohort Teams
Diplomats & Dignitaries