Upcoming Events

Stay connected with our upcoming professional development, training sessions, and collaborative convenings designed to advance AI education. 
October 6, 2026
12:00 PM ET
Virtual
IBM SkillsBuild AI in Healthcare: Turn Patient Feedback Into Better Care

See how AI can help organizations make sense of real-world feedback and support better service decisions.

October 6, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Live Online
Curriculum Deep-Dives with Day of AI
October 6-14, 2026

Master AI instruction with Day of AI! Get free, turn-key high school curriculum materials and training. Join the 8-hour virtual Curriculum Deep-Dive this, then collaborate in the Community of Practice. Apply now to bring ready-to-use AI lessons to your class!

October 9, 2026
1:00 to 2:30 PM ET
Zoom
Community of Practice: AI in Manufacturing

Join leading experts from across industry and education for an in-depth Community of Practice session focused on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing.

October 13, 2026
12:00 PM ET
Virtual
IBM SkillsBuild: How Smart is Your Spending? Build an AI-Powered Finance Tool

Examine how AI can support everyday financial awareness through simple tools that help users spot patterns and risks.

October 14, 2026
All Day
Chandler, Arizona
National AI Summit 2026
October 14-16, 2026

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!

October 20, 2026
12:00 PM ET
Virtual
IBM SkillsBuild: Build an AI Project That Makes Your Resume Stand Out

Turn hands-on AI practice into a career-focused project that can help demonstrate applied skills to employers.

October 26, 2026
7:00 PM ET
Self-paced Online
CompTIA AI Fundamentals for High School Teachers

Equip your high school students with vital AI fluency! Get free access to CompTIA’s 50-hour AI Fundamentals digital courseware and earn a CompCert.

October 27, 2026
12:00 PM ET
Virtual
IBM SkillsBuild AI in Education: Build AI Tools That Adapt to how Students Learn

Discover current trends in educational AI and learn to design effective, responsible tools. Through a live demo with IBM Bob, you'll see how to build a sample tool from scratch while prioritizing student data privacy, accessibility, and academic integrity.

October 29, 2026
6:00 to 7:00 PM ET
Zoom
Community of Practice: NAAIC Opportunities for High School Educators

NAAIC’s Expansion for High School Educators: Information Session and Discussion

October 29, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 PM ET
Zoom
Intel Agentic AI Faculty Train-the-Trainer Series From Agentic AI User to Solution Builder
October 29, 2026 - November 12, 2026

Join Intel’s 3-part Train-the-Trainer series on Agentic AI. Explore modular curriculum paths from power-user basics to no-code and code-based builders. All designed to equip faculty with ready-to-teach coursework for next-generation tech and workforce programs.

November 3, 2026
12:00 PM ET
Virtual
IBM SkillsBuild Guided Learning Experience: AI Productivity Workflows (AI at Work)
November 3-10, 2026

Build practical confidence using AI to streamline everyday work, reduce repetitive effort, and improve personal productivity systems.

November 4, 2026
6:30 PM ET
Live Online
AI Tools for High School Teachers Series
11/04/2026 - 11/18/2026

Explore ethical and practical uses of AI in high school education through a five-part virtual series covering Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, and real-world teacher applications. Attend the full series or select individual sessions.

November 5, 2026
3:30 PM ET
Live Online
AI Tools for College Faculty Series
11/05/2026 - 11/19/2026

Explore ethical and practical uses of AI in higher education through a five-part virtual series covering Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, and real-world faculty applications. Attend the full series or select individual sessions.

November 6, 2026
6:30 - 8:00 PM ET
Teams
Microsoft Copilot Agents Workshop for Community College and High School Educators

Join this interactive 75-min workshop for community college and high school faculty. Learn how Microsoft Copilot Chat agents streamline teaching and admin tasks. Build, test, and refine your custom agent using Agent Builder!

November 6, 2026
1:00 to 2:00 PM ET
Zoom
Community of Practice: Building a Collective Mentorship Framework with Undergraduate Research Experiences

Join leading experts from across industry and education for an in-depth Community of Practice session focused on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing.

November 10, 2026
6:00 to 8:00 PM ET
Live Online and Asynchronous
Knowledge Pillars AI Certifications Teacher Academy
11/10/2026 to 1/31/2027

Bring industry-recognized AI credentials to your high school classroom! Join the Knowledge Pillars Teacher Academy for free access to 3 stackable AI certifications.

November 16, 2026
6:00 PM ET
Zoom
Info Session | Navigating the AI Landscape: Balancing Learning Integrity with Career Readiness

As AI transforms education and work, how can educators ensure it enhances rather than replaces learning? This webinar explores practical strategies to support student success, skill acquisition, and career readiness in an AI-driven world.

“With NAAIC's resources, we’re helping faculty not only learn about AI but also know how to put it into their curricula and adapt to the age of AI in education.”

Jerry Hensel
Professor at Valencia College