NAAIC AI Summit

NAAIC’s Annual National AI Summit convenes educators and industry partners dedicated to advancing AI workforce. Learn more about our upcoming and past AI Summits.

Annual AI National Summit

NAAIC annually brings together community college leaders, faculty, and industry partners at our premier event advancing applied AI education. The National AI Summit features keynotes, training workshops, and networking opportunities focused on building the future AI workforce. The Summit provides:

• Network with 1,000+ educators, technologists, and students

• Hands-on workshops led by leading AI companies

• Panels exploring ethics, workforce development, and AI across disciplines

• Showcase student innovation and institution-led AI programs

Upcoming — Registration Open

2026 National Summit on Artificial Intelligence

October 14–16, 2026
Chandler-Gilbert Community College · Chandler, AZ

“Applied AI: Empowering Learning Communities and Workforce”

Over 200 educators, industry leaders, public sector partners, and innovators will explore how AI is shaping the future of education and the workforce — exchanging best practices, real-world applications, and workforce development strategies.

Faculty & Student Track
Industry Track
Government Track
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Faculty Travel Stipend – Supporting Your Journey to the AI National Summit

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 Annual AI National 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, including designated faculty sessions

Stipend applications for the National AI Summit in Chandler, Arizona, is now open.
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2026 · NAAIC Summits Highlights · Miami dade College

NAAIC AI Summit 2026 at Miami Dade College

Over two days, educators, industry leaders, and innovators came together in Miami to share insights, explore real-world applications of AI, and collaborate on building the workforce needed to power the next generation of technology.

500+
Attendees
100+
Expert Speakers
40+
Sessions & Panels
86
Faculty Trained in AI
15
AI Student Demos
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Experience the Momentum

Take a look at the conversations, collaborations and energy that defined the NAAIC AI Summit 2026

2025 · NAAIC Summits Highlights · Houston City College

Annual AI Conference 2025 at Houston City College

The Annual AI Conference 2025 brought together over 1,000 educators, professionals, students, and industry leaders from all over the nation to collaborate on the future of applied AI across industries and institutions.

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  • 70+ expert speakers
  • 16 dynamic panels and 20 hands-on workshops
  • 30 leading companies showcased AI innovations
  • 25 generous sponsors & donors
  • 6 international delegations

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