Technology’s Defining Moment Is Now

For generations, America’s strength has come from turning technological breakthroughs into global impact, and today’s AI revolution is no different. The AI+ Expo brings together government, military, academic, and industry leaders to strengthen the United States’ competitive advantage in emerging technology. Join us in the nation’s capital for the cross-sector collaboration that drives progress from vision to adoption to execution.

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The Race Is On. And America Is Built to Finish First.

Maintaining the United States’ AI edge safeguards our national defense, fuels economic prosperity, and reinforces our global preeminence. Building that advantage demands a long-term national strategy that ensures responsible, secure, and accountable technology adoption and implementation at scale.

The AI+ Expo will accelerate deployment in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, biotech, and more, developing the best solutions to solidify America’s position on the international stage.

2026 Themes

01AI

02Energy

03Biotech

04Compute

05Finance

06Aerospace

07Robotics

08Connectivity

09Advanced Manufacturing

10AR / VR

11Defense & Security

12Mobility

13Science

14Talent

15Education

16Workforce

Expo floor experiences

Main stage

Keynotes and Panel Discussions

Senior Officials, founders, technologists and researchers discussing the latest in AI and emerging tech.

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Interactive

Drone Competition Arena

Service members, drone enthusiasts, and the public navigate live drone obstacle courses.

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Careers

AI+ Careers Stage

Connect with organizations leading the AI transformation.

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Startups

Partner Special Events

Partner curated sessions in meeting rooms on the sidelines of the Expo.

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Culture

AI+ Bookstore

Author Meet & Greets, Q/A sessions and book signings.

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Co-located

The Exchange

The Exchange is America’s premier forum connecting innovation and national security.

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The AI+ Expo Community

Government

Explore technology applications for your agency, identify ways to address your specific challenges, connect the dots on a global scale, and gain industry insights at the edge.

Military

Discover mission-critical insights, see the latest drone and robotic advancements, and enhance your understanding of AI at The Exchange, a curated event on the AI+ Expo show floor designed for defense leaders.

Public Sector

Find effective solutions that align with your mission, share your experience while learning from your peers, and connect with problem-solvers to tackle our generations’ hardest challenges.

Private Sector

Connect in person with government representatives interested in new products, share your expertise, collaborate across industries and sectors, and stay informed on the policies that will shape your work.

Academia

Showcase educational programs, explore industry partnerships, present research, and identify new ways to collaborate.

Students & Early Career Professionals

Meet and learn from leaders, explore the future of AI and emerging tech, and discover new professional paths at the AI+Careers Stage.

What You’ll Gain

The AI+ Expo delivers what typical conferences don’t. Here are three top reasons for you to attend:

Immersive demos and emerging tech solutions (from drones to robotics) that demonstrate the real-world impact of AI for policymakers and technologists alike.

Expert insights during sessions and panels, and through highlights like the Bookstore author meet and greets, providing a forum for deep, informed discussion at the intersection of technology and national security.

Actionable takeaways that enhance your knowledge and skillset, directly translating complex technical and policy discussions into practical next steps.

Purposely Built for a Powerful Mission

With active participation from government officials, defense leaders, industry innovators, and leading research institutions, the nonpartisan AI+ Expo has earned its reputation as the most credible, execution-focused convening in AI and emerging technology.

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