Speakers

The Summit will feature invited speakers and panelists from leading universities, industry organizations, government agencies, and innovation ecosystems. Speaker announcements will be made as invitations are confirmed.

Program Overview

The Summit program will include keynote talks, industry panels, technical poster sessions, sector-focused roundtables, and a research workshop on AI systems and knowledge infrastructure. A detailed agenda will be released soon.

Location & Venue

The 2026 Alabama AI Innovation Summit will be held at the Bryant Conference Center (BCC), the University of Alabama’s premier conference and event venue, located in the heart of the UA campus in Tuscaloosa. Information regarding travel, accommodations, parking, and local logistics will be shared as the event date approaches.

Who Should Attend

• Industry leaders and practitioners seeking applied AI solutions and partnerships
• Researchers and faculty advancing AI systems, data infrastructure, and foundational methods
• Government and policy leaders focused on workforce, infrastructure, and public-sector AI
• Startup founders and innovators building the next generation of AI technologies
• Students and emerging talent preparing for careers in AI and data science

What You’ll Gain

• Insight into next-generation AI systems and infrastructure
• Opportunities to connect with industry, academic, and government leaders
• Exposure to applied AI use cases across manufacturing, healthcare, mobility, energy, and more
• Pathways to collaboration through the ALAAI Alliance Program
• A seat at the table shaping Alabama’s AI research, innovation, and workforce future

Partner with Us

The Alabama AI Innovation Summit offers organizations a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Alabama and beyond. Sponsorship is more than event support—it is a strategic investment in building the infrastructure, partnerships, and talent pipelines that will define next-generation AI systems.

Why Sponsor the Summit

• Lead at the founding moment of Alabama’s statewide AI ecosystem and the launch of the ALAAI Alliance Program
• Connect directly with decision-makers across industry, academia, government, and innovation communities
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to responsible, impactful AI research, development, and workforce advancement

Organizers & Partners

The 2026 Alabama AI Innovation Summit is hosted by the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ALAAI), the University of Alabama’s flagship center for AI research, innovation, and education. ALAAI serves as a statewide hub connecting universities, industry, government, and communities to advance next-generation artificial intelligence systems and infrastructure.

The Summit is convened at The University of Alabama, a leading public research university with a growing national presence in artificial intelligence, data science, advanced manufacturing, health analytics, and interdisciplinary research.

This inaugural Summit also marks the launch of the ALAAI Alliance Program (AAP)—a new statewide alliance designed to link knowledge ecosystems, innovation ecosystems, and venture systems to accelerate AI research, deployment, and economic impact across Alabama.

In addition to Alabama-based leadership, the Summit will include participation from invited academic institutions, research centers, and innovation organizations from across the country, reflecting the Summit’s national and collaborative scope.