America's
Next 250 years.
Powered by AI.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, we're uniting the nation's most skilled Builders, Fortune 500 leaders, and Elite institutions to architect America's AI-powered future.
A quarter-millennium in the making.

Why convening now matters.
As we approach July 4, 2026, America stands at a pivotal junction. We believe the next 250 years of this nation will be defined by AI—not just as a technology, but as the foundation for new capabilities, new companies, and new institutions.
The Next 250 AI initiative is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge frontiers and realworld usage, bringing together the builders and operators who will architect this future.
A high-stakes national tour and summit focused on driving AI adoption playbooks, engineering showcases, and deep connections between builders, founders, and domain experts.
6 Cities. One Nation.
Next 250 AI is hitting the road. In every city, 250+ hand-picked builders, leaders and operators will hack, build, and blueprint the AI innovation that will define our nation's future.
Next 250 AI Summit
The tour culminates in Fall 2026. A historic gathering in the world's AI capital.
What to expect
Visionary Keynotes
World-class founders and researchers defining the next 250 years.
Deep Demos
Technical showcases of real agents, inference stacks, and deployment playbooks.
Curated 1:1s
High-value matching between builders, enterprise leaders, and investors.
Engineering Showcases
The best teams selected from the 6-city tour pipeline.
Track Sessions
Deep dives into regulated AI, enterprise adoption, and public sector trust.





