Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

The AI+ Expo Opens to Everyone

Workshops. Robots. Drones. Creators. And more.

ATTEND FOR FREE

Stay Curious. Stay Connected.

On Saturday, May 9, the AI+ Expo transforms into an interactive, all-ages experience designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Bring your family and friends, and explore AI together by building robots, flying drones, and leveling up your AI skills at one of our educational workshops.

Here’s What’s Happening

We’re transforming two stages into interactive zones built for you and the next generation of techies.

Build and Battle Robots

Design your own robot or sign up for a live competition and see how your creation stacks up.

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See AI in Action

Explore the full floor for even more hands-on, nonstop action, including the Drone Arena, Robot Arena, and The History of Gaming.

Go Super Hands-On

Check out fun activities like more robot building, AR/VR, AI photo booths, and foosball.

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Fresh Perspectives on Stage

Featuring Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil and Dr. Eric Xing, President and University Professor at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, each taking the stage to share their perspectives on the future of AI and scientific innovation.

The Honorable Darío Gil

Dr. Eric Xing

11:00 – 11:25 am

Inside the Genesis Mission with Under Secretary Darío Gil

South Stage

12:05 – 12:25 pm

Dr. Eric Xing, President, MBZUAI

South Stage

@austen_alex

@SundasKhalidd

@MegLovesData

@Umxe

@TheRavitShow

@Sajjaad.Khader

10:30 – 10:50 am

Interview: Austen Alexander from Battle Bunker

South Stage

11:30 – 11:55 am

Rewriting Education with AI Humanoids

Demo Stage

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Interview: Sundas Khalid and Megan Lieu on How AI is Transforming Careers

South Stage

12:00 – 12:20 pm

Tech Talk: How to Sound Smart about Quantum Technologies

Demo Stage

12:25 – 12:45 pm

Watts Up: What AI, Data Centers, and Energy Mean for Your Future

Demo Stage

12:30 – 12:50 pm

Interview: Ume Habiba on Navigating Tech as an Early Career Professional

South Stage

1:15 – 1:35 pm

PianoPal, Presented by AyseDeniz Gokcin

Demo Stage

1:30 – 1:50 pm

Presentation: Sajjaad Khader on Breaking into Tech in 2026

South Stage

No Lectures, Just Learning in the Workshop Rooms

From vibe-coding to agentic builds, these practical workshops are perfect for K-12, university students, and early- to mid-career professionals.

10:30 – 11:45 am

Learning Journey AI: Building Applications with AI Coding Agents

Room 101

11:00 – 11:45 am

IBM: From Anxiety to Agency: Equipping Faculty to Teach Responsible AI with Confidence

Room 102B

11:00 – 11:45 am

Virginia Tech: You Can be a Game Changineer

Room 102A

11:00 – 11:45 am

MIT: Building with AI: A Practical, Human-in-the-Loop Workshop

Room 103B

12:00 – 12:45 pm

CodeVA: K-12 Learning in the Age of AI

Room 102A

12:00 – 12:45 pm

Coursera: Interactive Session: Building AI Readiness from a Place of Confidence

Room 103B

1:00 – 1:45 pm

Princeton University: When Robots Disappear – Drones and Haptic Illusions in Virtual Reality

Room 102A

1:15 – 2:00 pm

Cyber.org: Building an AI-Ready Workforce Through K-12 Education

Room 103B

Saturday Is for Everyone

Interactive. Inspiring. Educational. For all ages and experience levels — come explore, learn, and experience the AI+ Expo together.

REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE

The AI+ Expo Opens to Everyone

Stay Curious. Stay Connected.

Here’s What’s Happening

Fresh Perspectives on Stage

No Lectures, Just Learning in the Workshop Rooms

Saturday Is for Everyone

Workshop Partners