About this Event
Welcome to the Ai NEXTGEN AMERICA Conference!
Get ready to dive into the future of tech at this exciting in-person event where innovators, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to share ideas, network, and explore the latest trends. Whether you're a pro or just curious, this conference is your chance to connect and learn in a vibrant, hands-on environment. Don’t miss out on the action—see you there!
AI NEXTGEN AMERICA 2026
THE FUTURE IS HIRING™
What Happens to Your Job, Your Company, and Your Future in the Age of AI?
October 9-10, 2026
Baltimore Convention Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
UNDERSTAND THE CHANGE
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Opens. The future starts at check-in. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...Awards S~ | Word]
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Opening Ceremony. A national call to action to build America's AI workforce. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...Awards S~ | Word]
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Maryland at the Center of America's AI Future
Governor Wes Moore shares why Maryland is positioned to become one of the nation's leading AI innovation hubs. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...Awards S~ | Word]
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
AI Is Already in Your Life
Artificial intelligence is already influencing your career, finances, healthcare, and daily decisions. Learn where it is showing up and where it is headed next. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...ev 8-20-26 | Word]
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Imagine What Comes Next
One of technology's great innovators explores the opportunities, breakthroughs, and transformations that may define the next decade. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...ev 8-20-26 | Word]
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
Connect with attendees, sponsors, partners, and exhibitors. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...ev 8-20-26 | Word]
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Will AI Take My Job?
The question everyone wants answered. Discover which jobs are changing, which careers are growing, and which skills employers need most. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...ev 8-20-26 | Word]
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Powering the AI Economy
Explore the infrastructure, energy, investment, and technology needed to support the future of artificial intelligence. [2026 AI NE...8-20-26 1 | Word], [2026 AI NE...ev 8-20-26 | Word]
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who Powers AI?
Data centers, electric grids, and the billion-dollar race to build the infrastructure behind the AI revolution. [2026-08-27...- Minutes | PDF]
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Meet innovators, executives, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, investors, and future leaders. [2026-08-27...- Minutes | PDF]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
LEAVE MONDAY READY
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
AI Will Change Everything. Are You Ready?
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, education, government, business, and everyday life. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
AI in Healthcare, Education, and Government
The industries experiencing the greatest opportunities, disruption, and innovation. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lead AI or Be Left Behind
Learn how executives, managers, and organizations are navigating workforce transformation and AI adoption. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
Build relationships with speakers, employers, and industry leaders.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Master the Tools Everyone Is Talking About
Learn how professionals are using ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and prompt engineering to gain a competitive advantage. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Build With AI
Explore AI agents, automation, cybersecurity, digital twins, and emerging technologies that are reshaping industries. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Future Is Hiring
Discover the certifications, credentials, workforce pathways, and skills employers are seeking right now. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Career Accelerator
Resume reviews, recruiter meetups, career coaching, and direct access to hiring organizations. [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
AI NEXTGEN America Futurist Awards Gala
Celebrate the innovators, educators, technologists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries shaping the future of America. [AI_NEXTGEN...port_Final | Word], [AI_NEXTGEN...amework_v1 | Word]
EVENT TAGLINE
The Future Isn't Coming. It's Hiring.
Join government leaders, Fortune 500 executives, educators, entrepreneurs, investors, recruiters, and rising talent for two days that will change the way you think about work, technology, and opportunity.
Learn It. Build It. Lead It. Get Hired.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.