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
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.

