Public Service AI Summit 2026 Creating a Responsive Government Join us Nov. 17, 2026 | Washington, D.C. and Virtual Register today Explore agenda Summit Details Hosted by the Partnership for Public Service AI Center for Government®, this summit will convene public sector leaders, senior government officials, leading academics, policy experts, civic innovators and technologists to explore how artificial intelligence can help governments become more effective, responsive and accountable to the people they serve. Across dynamic keynotes, cross-sector panels and interactive breakouts, we will: Showcase real-world, high-impact uses of AI in government Spotlight responsive government innovation Explore responsible AI solutions to public sector challenges Launch the inaugural Public Service AI Excellence Awards, recognizing exemplary AI use across the public sector Attendees will exchange practical insights, actionable research and meaningful connections with the leaders shaping the future of AI in the public sector. You can expect expert content, implementable tools, hands-on demos and compelling conversations on government’s responsible use of AI. We’ll explore questions like these: How are state, local and federal government agencies using AI to better serve the public? How is government evaluating the public impact of its AI interventions? What does government AI leadership look like today? How does the AI policy governance landscape influence AI use in government? Registration is open now, so sign up today! Date and Time Nov. 17, 2026 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST Location In person: 600 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 Virtual participants: Airmeet. Virtual registrants will receive a link several days before the summit. Audience Public sector leaders at all levels of government, representatives from civic tech nonprofits, academics with a specialization in AI or public policy and invited guests. Member of a private sector organization interested in participating? Please email us at [email protected] for information about sponsorship opportunities. Registration In Person: $59 Complimentary breakfast and lunch Summit admission (in-person) Access to post-event recordings Virtual: $39 Summit admission (virtual) Access to post-event recordings If you are no longer able to attend, your registration may be transferred to another eligible individual. Full refunds for cancellations may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Registration fees are non-refundable if you change from in-person to virtual attendance after payment. Don’t miss: First Annual Public Service AI Excellence Awards As part of the summit, the Partnership will announce the inaugural winners of the Public Service AI Excellence Awards! These awards will recognize government leaders who use AI in exemplary ways to better serve the public. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate and learn from leaders shaping the future of technology in government! The Public Service AI Summit is made possible by the AI Center for Government’s generous founding supporters: With additional event support provided by Anthropic, OpenAI, the IBM Center for The Business of Government and The Innovation Studio. Interested in learning about summit sponsorship opportunities? Email us at [email protected]. Frequently Asked Questions Do I qualify to register for the summit? Registration is open to public sector leaders at all levels of government, representatives from civic tech nonprofits, academics with a specialization in AI or public policy and invited guests. Member of a private sector organization interested in participating? Please email us at [email protected] for information about sponsorship opportunities. How do I register for the summit? Summit registration is open! Click here to sign up today. When can I see the summit agenda? Explore the summit agenda on this page. Will the sessions be recorded? If so, how can I access the recordings? Sessions will be recorded via Airmeet. All registered participants will have access to session recordings after the summit. NOTE: The breakout session From Statute to Service: Capitol Hill Perspectives on Building Government’s AI Capacity is an off-the-record conversation and will not be recorded. I am attending virtually; how do I join? Use your unique Airmeet invitation link to join the event. You will receive this link via email a few days before the event. Here is a short checklist to join: Grant Permissions for Mic and Camera Use Chrome browser Close all other applications/ tools accessing the mic and camera in the background, such as Teams or Zoom Disable VPN / Ad blockers How do I get to the summit venue? The Partnership for Public Service’s office can be accessed by both public transportation and personal vehicles. The entrance to the building is on 14th St NW and F St, between The Hamilton and Giordano’s. In-person attendance is invitation-only. Metro The closest metro station is Metro Center, located near the intersection of 12th St. and G St. NW. Another option that is close by is McPherson Square station. Parking Valet parking is not available, but we do have parking available nearby. The closest garage is at the Willard Center on 1455 F Street NW (F street between 14 and 15). The rate is $37/day. Guests can park until 12am. To access our office from the garage, guests must exit the garage itself and walk to the entrance to the building. Another option is located at 1325 G Street NW – the entrance is between 13th and 14th St NW. The rate is $32.70/day and is open 24/7. Those parking in this garage, enter and exit via the walkway at the entrance of the garage itself. Note: Some garages around the area may provide early-bird parking rates. What hotels do you recommend? A list of nearby hotels can be found here. Is the summit open to sponsorships? Yes, please email us at [email protected] about sponsorship opportunities. I need a receipt A receipt was sent to the email address included in the “Payment Information” section of your registration. If you need another copy, we are happy to assist; please email us at [email protected].