FountainHead RI's Annual AI and Infrastructure Summit

FountainHead RI's Annual AI & Infrastructure Summit 2026Event Theme: How Organizations Compete, Build, and Win in the AI EraFriday, October 23, 20261:00 PM – 8:30 PM ETProvidence MarriottProvidence, Rhode IslandArtificial intelligence is reshaping every industry—but none more rapidly than the infrastructure required to power it.Join FountainHead RI for our Annual AI & Infrastructure Summit, bringing together business executives, technology leaders, policymakers, developers, investors, educators, and innovators for an afternoon and evening focused on one of today's most important conversations: how organizations, communities, and states can successfully prepare for the AI era by investing in the right people, processes, technology, and infrastructure.From energy and power generation to data centres, investment, permitting, workforce development, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, this summit will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of AI infrastructure across the country.More than just a conference, this event is designed to foster meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and practical insights through keynote presentations, fireside chats, an expert panel discussion, an interactive vendor showcase, and informal networking with leaders from across industries.Whether you're helping build AI infrastructure, investing in it, regulating it, or simply preparing your organization for what's next, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.What to Expect• Executive keynote presentation• Multiple fireside chats with nationally recognized leaders• Expert panel discussion featuring industry, government, and technology executives• Vendor and technology showcase• Informal networking with business and community leaders• Cash bar and light refreshments during the networking receptionAgenda (TBD)Agenda, speakers, and session topics will be announced and updated as they are confirmed.Who Should Attend• Business and community leaders• C-suite executives and board members• Technology and AI professionals• Data centre and digital infrastructure leaders• Energy and utility executives• Economic development professionals• Investors and venture capital professionals• Government and public policy leaders• Real estate and site development professionals• Higher education and workforce development leaders• Anyone interested in understanding how AI is transforming business, infrastructure, and our communitiesVendor ShowcaseExplore innovative technologies and meet organizations helping shape the future of AI and digital infrastructure. Summit attendees will have opportunities throughout the day to connect directly with participating vendors, solution providers, and industry experts.Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Additional information will be released soon.Networking ReceptionThe summit concludes with an informal networking reception where attendees can continue conversations with speakers, panelists, sponsors, vendors, and fellow leaders.A cash bar will be available.SpeakersSpeaker announcements are coming soon.Our lineup will feature leaders from business, government, technology, infrastructure, energy, economic development, and academia.Thank you to our 2026 community and special event partners for making events, such as this one, possible:2026 Community Partners:• BankNewport• Partridge Snow & Hahn LLPSpecial Event Sponsors:• Presenting Sponsors: TBD• Platinum Sponsor(s): TBD• Gold Sponsor(s): Datalyrix LLC• Silver Sponsors: TBD• General Sponsors: TBDAbout FountainHead RIFountainHead RI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting leaders, sharing ideas, and strengthening communities through education, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.Through conferences, leadership exchanges, fireside conversations, and community initiatives, FountainHead RI brings together executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, educators, public officials, and emerging leaders to learn from one another and create lasting impact.Today, our community includes more than 1,800 business and community leaders across Rhode Island and beyond.Learn. Connect. Grow.