National AI Summit 2026

2026 National AI Summit

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.

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Faculty Travel Stipend

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.

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Questions?

Contact the AI Summit Planning Committee: info@maricopacorporate.com

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