Accelerating innovation across teams, organizations, and regions
"Closing the gaps in emerging technology for people, organizations, and communities across America."
ETA is a national network of business, technology, and government leaders working together to enable responsible technology adoption, build smarter organizations, and shape intelligent regions, from the heartland to every corner of America.
Technology education. Technology enablement. Ecosystem building.
ETA was founded by a group of business and technology leaders dedicated to closing the gaps in emerging technology education and adoption. Our work centers on three priorities: helping professionals and organizations build the knowledge to lead, the tools to act, and the networks to grow, across AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and beyond.
Technology Education
Building the knowledge, skills, and credentials professionals and teams need to confidently lead in an AI-driven world, through events, workshops, certifications, and training programs.
Technology Enablement
Connecting organizations with the practical strategies, vetted advisors, and technology solutions that accelerate real AI adoption, moving beyond hype to measurable outcomes.
Ecosystem Building
Creating the environments, events, coalitions, programs, and partnerships, where cross-sector alignment happens and ideas become initiatives that move entire regions forward.
"Everyone is talking about AI. We're building the programs that help people and organizations actually do something about it."
Where the mission becomes action
ETA's programs are designed to build lasting technology readiness, not one-off events, but an interconnected ecosystem of education, enablement, and infrastructure that compounds over time.
AI Week
The fastest-growing AI event series in the country. Community-powered, week-long AI festivals anchored by a two-day leadership conference in cities across America.
US AI Congress
ETA's annual national gathering, bringing together the full AI ecosystem for keynotes, working sessions, and the launch of the National AI Accelerator inaugural cohort.
National AI Accelerator
A structured accelerator program across eight organizational tracks, matching project teams with vetted advisors, technology partners, and resources to drive real AI initiatives.
AI Ready Ohio
ETA's workforce development program in partnership with JobsOhio, delivering AI literacy and upskilling across Greater Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo, with a 50-state expansion model.
Future Tech Forum
Access-gated half-day peer exchange events for business and technology leaders, with no vendors and no noise. Keynotes, fireside chats, roundtables, and candid peer dialogue.
ETA Advisors & Speakers
A vetted national network of AI and emerging technology practitioners matched with organizations seeking advisory support, implementation guidance, and speaking expertise.
Training & Certifications
In-person and virtual training for members and event attendees. Earn AI Explorer, AI Empowered Professional, AI Empowered Leader, and partner credentials with NVIDIA, Microsoft, AWS, and USAII.
Building for the full spectrum of American leadership
ETA serves a broad and connected group of professionals and organizations, from Fortune 500 boardrooms to regional nonprofits, from state economic development agencies to university researchers.
Recent coverage
ETA and the AI Week series have been covered by national newswires, regional outlets, state economic development agencies, and industry media.
The AI Ready Ohio program officially launched during Great Lakes AI Week, with more than 500 Ohioans expected to earn AI Certificates through training and workshops at the conference.
Read on JobsOhio →ETA and the US AI Institute announced a national partnership and co-developed a new AI Micro-Credential unveiled at Great Lakes AI Week.
Read on CBS42 →ETA announced the national expansion of AI Week to eight or more US regions, calling the event series a national movement in applied AI.
Read on FOX4 →The people behind the platform
ETA is built and run by a team of practitioners who believe deeply in the mission and bring the operational excellence to execute it at national scale.
Questions or inquiries? hello@joineta.org
Ready to build the AI-ready future?
Whether you are building, leading, or adapting, ETA exists to help you and your organization close the gaps in emerging technology and stay ahead of what is next.