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AI+Education Summit 2026
ConferenceFeb 11, 20268:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February
11
2026
The AI Inflection Point: What, How, and Why We Learn
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The AI Inflection Point: What, How, and Why We Learn
How did we get to today’s technology which now supports a trillion dollar AI industry? What were the key scientific breakthroughs? What were the surprises and dead-ends along the way...
How did we get to today’s technology which now supports a trillion dollar AI industry? What were the key scientific breakthroughs? What were the surprises and dead-ends along the way...
The African Olympiad Academy is a world-class high school dedicated to training Africa’s most promising students in mathematics, science, and artificial intelligence through olympiad-based pedagogy.
The African Olympiad Academy is a world-class high school dedicated to training Africa’s most promising students in mathematics, science, and artificial intelligence through olympiad-based pedagogy.
Break
Lunch
Shuttle to Stanford Alumni Center
Stanford HAI staff will lead a discussion debriefing the key concepts that staffers learned in earlier sessions. They will also offer a preview of Day 2 and leave ample time for questions.
Some of the most exciting advances of this technological wave are focused on healthcare: faster and better diagnoses, enhanced therapies, increased hospital standards which reduce patient harms, and protein folding which has the potential to cure debilitating diseases. Healthcare is on the cusp of a revolution that will advance human well-being. At the same time, the United States faces an incredible shortage of qualified healthcare workers, lacks proper evaluation of medical devices, and struggles with unclear liability risk/clinician responsibility. These mounting challenges raise the question, can AI help “save” the U.S. healthcare system? This session will highlight the coming changes in healthcare, the opportunities and risks AI presents, and how policies can ensure safe and robust health systems.
AI has the potential to dramatically improve education. From teacher support to personalized student engagement, AI could democratize extraordinary teaching and learning. But dangers and concerns loom. Collecting data from children raises privacy concerns, and current inequities in the education system might be exacerbated by the introduction of AI. This session will look into how AI can be leveraged to improve the education system without causing harm to teachers and students.
The U.S. government is in great need of a technological upgrade. From streamlining administrative processes to providing personalized services to constituents, there is ample opportunity for AI to help government agencies achieve their missions. However, integrating AI into the government is not as easy as obtaining and deploying the technology. Talent, infrastructure, public trust, and morale play equally important roles in ensuring the successful modernization of government. This session will dive into current use-cases of AI in government, the challenges and successes of these cases, and how to improve the integration of new technologies that will help the government serve its citizens.
As AI systems grow more advanced, their integration with robotics opens up new possibilities for how machines perceive, navigate, and act within the physical world. While large language models have accelerated progress in AI, embodied AI offers the potential to embed this intelligence into our daily lives in transformative ways. Could AI-powered robotics expand access to healthcare? Will autonomous vehicles fundamentally reshape our transportation systems? This session will explore the pivotal intersection of AI and robotics and examine the far-reaching implications across a range of policy domains.
This session offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the latest advancements in robotics research and development. Participants will learn the history of automation, explore innovative applications of robotics in various fields, from healthcare to autonomous systems, engage demonstrations, and understand their potential impact on society.
Silicon Valley, which is home to venture capital, startups, and leading tech firms, is a global center of tech innovation. From the startup lab to the boardrooms of major companies, this session will bring together startup founders and tech executives to map out Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem, discuss its vibrancy, and critically think about the consequences of AI developments on society. Panelists will offer their perspectives on starting, funding, and running successful companies as well as providing counsel to companies on ensuring ethical business practices.
Reception
The United States has long led the world in AI innovation, fueled by a vibrant ecosystem of academic research, industry entrepreneurship, and open collaboration. But as geopolitical tensions rise and global competitors scale up their investments in AI, the foundation of open innovation faces new challenges. This keynote will explore how the U.S. can sustain its leadership in AI amidst strategic competition—balancing national security, economic competitiveness, and democratic values. The discussion will examine how government, academia, the private sector, and civil society can collectively shape the future of AI, and how today’s policy decisions may chart the course for innovation in the years ahead.
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