Hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project

AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness 2026

Four days, multiple stages, and 72 speakers. Browse the full schedule and build a personal agenda you can share or print.

May 6–9, 2026 Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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At a glance

Wednesday
May 6
7 sessions
Thursday
May 7
26 sessions
Friday
May 8
20 sessions
Saturday
May 9
22 sessions

Tracks

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South Stage
South Stage
Marquee keynotes and panels on the South Stage.
14 sessions
Central Stage
Central Stage
Firesides and headline conversations on the Central Stage.
7 sessions
Demo Stage
Demo Stage
Live demonstrations from exhibitors and labs.
13 sessions
AI+ Careers
AI+ Careers
Talks and workshops focused on AI careers and workforce.
6 sessions
Bookstore
Bookstore
Author conversations and book signings at the Bookstore.
4 sessions
Partner & Breakout
Partner & Breakout
Partner special events and breakouts in convention center meeting rooms.
28 sessions
General
General
General programming and logistics.
3 sessions

Featured sessions

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South Stagekeynote
Keynote: FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty
05-07 · South Stage
Central Stagefireside
Fireside: The Case for American Optimism
05-07 · Central Stage
Central Stagekeynote
Keynote: SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins
05-08 · Central Stage
South Stagekeynote
Keynote: The Next Wave of Drug Discovery
05-08 · South Stage

Featured speakers

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NA
Noubar Afeyan
Chairman and Co-founder, Moderna; Founder and CEO, Flagship Pioneering
AA
Austen Alexander
Creator, Battle Bunker; Founder, AMA Marketing
PS
Paul S. Atkins
Securities and Exchange Commission
RB
Rye Barcott
With Honor
GB
Gina Bennett
All Secure Design Lab, Girl Security
LB
Lauren Buitta
Girl Security
SV
Sir Vince Cable
Element 2 and eFreight 2030
CC
Charlene Cooper
CYBER.ORG
KD
Karen Dahut
Google, Public Sector
BD
Brandon Daniels
Exiger
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