The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to host its inaugural AIX Summit, convening over 600 distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and government.
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Convene Brookfield Place, New York City
Under the theme “Build America’s AI Future,” this summit will explore how artificial intelligence will transform – and be transformed by – science, engineering, health, education, and finance. By uniting established visionaries with the rising stars in AI, this intergenerational dialogue is designed to empower the next generation of leadership.
Program Highlights:






Opening Keynote: Yann LeCun (“God father” of AI)
Technical Sessions:
Frontiers of AI, AI for Science, AI for Health, AI and Education, and AI and Blockchain.
Student Poster Session:
Outstanding students from leading East Coast universities, including Columbia, Cornell Tech, Duke, Harvard, MIT, NYU, UPenn, Princeton, and Yale, will present their latest research and applications in AI.
Scientist Roundtable Lunch:
Intimate, small-group discussions with leading scientists exploring emerging research directions and opportunities.
Networking Reception:
An informal setting to engage with speakers, fellows, and distinguished guests.
Banquet Dinner:
A special expression of our gratitude for your engagement and support, during which we will also share two major initiatives launching in 2026.
Who Should Attend:
- Researchers and academics seeking cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Industry leaders and investors looking for the next wave of AI innovation.
- Policymakers shaping the regulatory landscape of technology.
Join us as we shape the future of America’s digital and physical infrastructure.
Inquiries:
Please contact: aixsummit@aasforum.org