the US AI Congress Convenes American AI Leaders May 27-28 at the National Press Club in Washington DC

May 27–28 | National Press Club | Washington, D.C.

Enterprise Technology Association has partnered with the White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, Chief Architect Network, National Artificial Intelligence Association, and International Foundation for Education to bring the US AI Congress to the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 27th and Thursday, May 28th. The theme is ‘Accelerating American Innovation and Prosperity in AI’ and will feature leaders from across the federal government and around the country.

Designed to Fast-Track American AI Readiness and Prosperity:

The two-day gathering is intentionally curated to accelerate American AI Readiness and to foster important conversations about AI risks, opportunities, and priorities facing American families, communities, businesses, and institutions. The event will feature three tracks of programming:

  • National AI Leadership Speakers and Firesides on the mainstage

  • AI Ready America Roundtables, and

  • National AI Accelerator Breakout Sessions

Preview A Few Confirmed and expected speakers:

Leaders from across the federal government are expected, including representatives from the Department of Labor, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of War, among others. Business and technology leaders from Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more will be on the ground. State coalitions from Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, and beyond will join delegates attending from all 50 states and several foreign nations. More than 75 speakers are expected, including:

  • Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling, United States Department of Labor

  • Dr Matthew Versaggi, White House Presidential Innovation Fellow

  • Zack Huhn, Chairm, Enterprise Technology Association

  • Payal Thakur, Managing Director, Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI/CDAIO), JobsOhio

  • Jayson Dunn, Senior Director, Public Sector, NVIDA

  • Dr Kollin Napier, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network

  • Grant Ecker, CEO, Chief Architect Network

  • Michelle Crandall, International Association of City and County Managers

  • Kris Saling, Director of Innovation, US Army Recruiting Command

  • Dr Wendy Walsh, CLO United States Air Force

  • Preview speakers ahead of the April 27th announcements here

Featured Topics and Themes

The only thing moving faster than the speed of technology is the need to understand it. Leaders across regions, industries, and agencies are grappling with this and will gather at the US AI Congress to close the gaps in AI education, enablement, and ecosystems. Key topics that will be highlighted during event discussions include:

  • AI Technology, Policy, and Innovation

  • AI, Energy, and Infrastructure

  • AI Education and Workforce

  • AI Security, Privacy, and Safety

  • AI in War, Defense & National Security

  • AI in Healthcare & Medicine

  • AI in Government & Public Sector

  • Quantum Computing & Its Intersection with AI

Session and speaker details will be announced in the weeks ahead beginning April 27th.

Save the date and save your seat

The US AI Congress takes place May 27–28 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Attendance is expected to sell out. Seats are available but limited. Register and discover ways to get involved at USAICongress.org.

The US AI Congress is produced by the Enterprise Technology Association. For partnership and sponsorship inquiries, contact hello@joineta.org.

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