ACM Announces AI Leadership Summit - August 2026

April 22 2026

A CM has announced the ACM AI Leadership Summit, bringing together researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore how AI can be developed and deployed responsibly to advance science and society. The summit will take place August 30 through September 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. Discounted reservations are available for those registering before June 30. 

Across keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions, participants will examine frontier AI technologies, governance and ethics, and workforce transformation, among other topics. The Summit will build shared understanding and practical pathways toward AI that strengthens society, enriches culture, and expands human capability. The program for the ACM AI Leadership Summit will feature contributions from leading figures in the global AI and computing community.

Scheduled Speakers:

• Andrew Barto - ACM A.M. Turing Award laureate 
• Rodney Brooks - Pioneer who shaped modern AI and robotics
• Singh Gill - United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology
• Markus Gross - Chief Scientist at Walt Disney Studios
• Aaron Hertzmann - Scientist at Adobe Research
• Yann LeCun - ACM A.M. Turing Award laureate
• Amanda Randles - ACM Prize in Computing recipient

Those interested in attending may register via this link.