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

The AI+ Expo Opened to Everyone

Workshops. Robots. Drones. Creators. And more.

Stay Curious. Stay Connected.

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

Here’s What Happened

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, Professor of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, each taking the stage to share their perspectives on the future of AI and scientific innovation.

The Honorable Darío Gil

Professor Eric Xing

11:00 – 11:25 am

Inside the Genesis Mission with Under Secretary Darío Gil

South Stage

12:05 – 12:25 pm

Professor Eric Xing, Professor of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

South Stage

@austen_alex

@SundasKhalidd

@MegLovesData

@Umxe

@TheRavitShow

@Sajjaad.Khader

10:30 – 10:50 am

DON’T Settle: Master the Art of the Career Pivot

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 103A

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 101

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 101

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 101

1:15 – 2:00 pm

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

Room 103B

The AI+ Expo Opened to Everyone

Stay Curious. Stay Connected.

Here’s What Happened

Fresh Perspectives on Stage

No Lectures, Just Learning in the Workshop Rooms

Workshop Partners