Annual Meeting

Event Highlights AI, Science, Education, and Innovation

On behalf of the National Science Foundation and contributing partners, we are excited to invite you to the 2026 NAIRR Annual Meeting—an invitation-only gathering of researchers, educators, innovators, students, and partners advancing the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR).

The event is March 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.

Following the momentum and success of the inaugural NAIRR Meeting in 2025, this year's expanded event will feature an enhanced program and increased participation from the growing NAIRR community.  It will highlight resource offerings, AI, science, education, and innovation outcomes, and the NAIRR progress in democratizing access to AI resources, and its vision for the future of AI research in the United States. 

What You Can Expect
 

• Keynote Addresses and Program Sessions: Gain insights on AI, science and education advancements, and innovations from NAIRR leaders, contributors, and users.
• Posters, Demonstrations & Panels: Dive deep into the NAIRR resources, tools, and opportunities, impacts, challenges, and future possibilities.
• Student Engagement: Connect with and hear directly from students actively engaged in NAIRR research and innovative projects.
• Networking: Engage, learn, and collaborate with the NAIRR community dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation.

This event is brought to you by Internet2 with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for speaking opportunities, registration details and the full agenda!

We look forward to your participation. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Registration Information

Participation in the 2026 NAIRR Annual meeting is by invitation only.

Please contact 
meetingregistration@internet2.edu if you need more registration information.