September 14, 2026

2026 AI Tennessee Summit Report

Convening Tennessee's Leaders to Win the AI Race

The inaugural AI Tennessee Summit was held March 25–26, 2026, in Nashville. The Summit convened leaders from across the state to align Tennessee’s strategy for artificial intelligence at a pivotal moment of national and global competition.

This broad representation reinforced a central theme echoed throughout the event:

TENNESSEE’S UNIQUE STRENGTH LIES IN ITS ABILITY TO CONVENE AND ALIGN ACROSS SECTORS.

By the Numbers

Lanyards and badges for the "AI Tennessee Summit" are prepared for attendees at the event.

500 Attendees

representing government, academia, industry, startups, and nonprofit organizations
Participants engage in discussions at the AI Tennessee Summit, as the event's logo is prominently displayed in the foreground.

64 Speakers

across 26 sessions

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