National AI Conference 2027

National Conference on AI 2027

Mission AI: CTRL + Innovate

Event Dates: April 14-16, 2027 (Wednesday–Friday)
Location: Houston City College West Loop Campus, Houston, TX

This three-day event, hosted at by Houston City College, will bring together a national community dedicated to advancing AI education, ethics, and workforce readiness.

More information on the event coming soon. Based on NAAIC's previous national events, we expect over 400 participants from community colleges, industry and other organizations.

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Call for Speakers

We are welcoming dynamic keynotes, panels, workshops, and breakout sessions that explore how AI is transforming classrooms, industries, and communities. Whether you're pioneering AI curriculum, leading workforce development initiatives, or researching the future of responsible AI, we want to hear from you.

Selected presenters will have the opportunity to share their expertise with attendees from across the country and help shape the national conversation on AI in education and industry. Please complete the form below to submit your presentation proposal.

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Faculty Travel Stipend - Coming Soon

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: TBD

Acceptance notification: TBD.

Selected faculty must make their own travel arrangements. The stipend will be paid after the AI Conference, contingent on full attendance and participation.

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Questions?

Contact the Conference Planning Committee: dit.office@hccs.edu

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