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The National Summit on Artificial Intelligence will be hosted by Maricopa Community Colleges on October 14 - 16, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona. More information coming soon. You can RSVP already!
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2026 National AI Summit - Sold Out
Applied AI: Empowering Learning Communities and Workforce
Event Dates: October 14-16, 2026 (Wednesday–Friday)
Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, Arizona
Presented by the Maricopa Community Colleges and hosted at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), this three-day event will highlight:
- Keynotes by national and state AI leaders (including industry, academic, and public policymakers' voices)
- Interactive workshops and panels
- A Student Innovation Showcase featuring community college and high school students
- Networking receptions, including a signature opening at CGCC
Guided by the theme “Applied AI: Empowering Learning Communities and Workforce,” the summit will feature three tracks—Faculty & Student, Industry, and Government—highlighting best practices in AI education, real-world applications, and workforce development strategies.
Attendees will hear from industry leaders driving AI transformation, educators sharing innovative teaching approaches, and government partners supporting AI policy and workforce initiatives, with hands-on sessions and networking opportunities that foster collaboration across sectors.
Faculty Travel Stipend - Application Closed
NAAIC is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-impact learning and networking. To remove financial barriers for community college educators, we offer a $1,000 travel stipend to support their participation in the AI Summit.
To receive the stipend, applicants must:
• Be full-time faculty at a U.S. accredited community college
• Currently teach (or plan to teach) AI credit-bearing courses in the upcoming academic year
• Reside 100+ miles from the conference location
• Attend all days of the event
Timeline
Application deadline: July 15, 2026.
Acceptance notification: July 31, 2026.
Selected faculty must make their own travel arrangements. The stipend will be paid after the AI Summit, contingent on full attendance and participation.
Questions?
Contact the AI Summit Planning Committee: info@maricopacorporate.com
Past Events
The NAAIC AI Summit, hosted by Miami Dade College, is designed for faculty and administrators, industry practitioners and policymakers interested in building the U.S. AI workforce pipeline through community colleges.
The NAAIC AI Summit, hosted by Miami Dade College, is designed for faculty and administrators, industry practitioners and policymakers interested in building the U.S. AI workforce pipeline through community colleges. Powered by the National Science Foundation and Google.org, this national convening will be focused on strengthening the role of community colleges in AI workforce development.
Over two days, educators, industry leaders, and innovators came together to share insights, explore real-world applications of AI, and collaborate on building the workforce needed to power the next generation of technology.
Summit by the Numbers:
• 2 Days
• 500+ Attendees
• 100+ Expert Speakers
• 40+ Sessions & Panels
• 86 Faculty Trained in AI
• 15 AI Student Demos
From dynamic conversations to hands-on demonstrations, the energy in the room reflected a growing national commitment to applied AI education and workforce development. The future of AI isn’t just being discussed—it’s being built.
See the full recap of the NAAIC AI Summit here.
A Global Exchange of Ideas, Innovation, and Opportunity. Hosted by Houston City College
A Global Exchange of Ideas, Innovation, and Opportunity
The Annual AI Conference 2025 was very impactful, bringing together over 1,000 educators, professionals, students, and industry leaders from all over the nation. The energy on campus was electric as participants collaborated on the future of applied AI across industries and institutions.
By the Numbers
- 1,300+ attendees across education, industry, and government
- 70+ expert speakers
- 16 dynamic panels and 20 hands-on workshops
- 30 leading companies showcased AI innovations
- 25 generous sponsors & donors
- 6 international delegations
Hands-On Learning with Industry Leaders
From robotics to deep learning, our interactive workshops empowered attendees with real-world skills. Sessions were led by engineers and technologists from:
- NVIDIA
- Siemens
- Lumiwealth
- BoodleBox
- HCC Faculty Experts
Breakthrough Student Participation
Nearly 500 students attended, gaining career-shaping exposure to:
- Recruiters and mentors from top tech companies
- State-of-the-art labs and virtual environments
- Showcases including Intel’s AI Global Impact Festival
- Presentations in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and space tech
Keynote Speakers & Panelists Included Leaders From:
AWS · Google · Microsoft · Intel · NVIDIA · Shell · Axiom Space · Dell · UH · UH-Victoria · Miami Dade College · SeedAI · Rice University · Lenovo · Perficient · Texas AI Association · and many more.
Making an Impact Beyond the Conference
- $100,000+ raised through sponsorships and donations—supporting scholarships and the HCC Computer Science Association
- Strengthened partnerships with leading tech companies such as with AWS, Microsoft, Intel, and Google
Faculty innovation sparked through exposure to cutting-edge trends and teaching resources
