The USA AI Summit 2026 to Explore America’s Next Chapter in Artificial Intelligence

The future of artificial intelligence policy, infrastructure, and governance will take center stage at the upcoming USA AI Summit 2026, set to convene policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators for a full day of strategic dialogue on the evolving AI landscape in the United States.

Hosted on June 17, 2026, the summit will focus on the critical issues shaping the next era of AI adoption and regulation, from national competitiveness and public trust to infrastructure readiness and global leadership.

Discussions will explore the White House’s newly released National AI Legislative Framework, the administration’s AI Action Plan, and the growing debate around federal versus state-level AI governance. Sessions will also address the operationalization of AI across industries, ethical and security concerns, and the role of AI in government operations. 

Key Themes

Key themes: The National AI Legislative Framework, State and Federal AI Policy Dynamics, AI Infrastructure and National Competitiveness, Real-world Applications of AI for Innovation, Building America's AI-ready Workforce, Foster Public Confidence and Acceptance in AI, & The U.S. AI Action Plan and the Global Race for Leadership.

The summit will feature a high-profile lineup of speakers, including Senator Marsha Blackburn; Senator Mike Rounds; Acting United States Secretary of Labor Keith E. Sonderling; and Arielle Roth, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information & Administrator NTIA.

The event will also be co-located with the inaugural Quantum USA conference, bringing together stakeholders from both the AI and quantum computing sectors to explore the convergence of emerging technologies.

As governments and enterprises race to define the future of artificial intelligence, the USA AI Summit 2026 aims to position itself as a central forum for shaping national strategy, cross-sector collaboration, and responsible innovation in the AI era.

Find out more about the event and apply for your place here.

Interested in being involved? We have limited remaining sponsorship and speaking opportunities for this event. Please contact anne-lise.simon@forum-global.com for more details.