January 29-30 - Washington, D.C.
AI-Ready America is hosted by SeedAI, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the US National Science Foundation.
What is Ai-Ready America?
A two-day workshop to develop recommendations on accelerating AI diffusion, access, and adoption for all Americans. This workshop will bring together practitioners and stakeholders across government, industry, academia, philanthropy, and civil society, and feature participation from leadership at the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies.
THE CHALLENGE
While AI initiatives are rapidly expanding across industry and at federal and state levels, the diffusion ecosystem needed to achieve nationwide AI-readiness is lagging behind. This prevents the United States from mobilizing its full potential for AI competitiveness.
U.S. leadership in AI depends not only on breakthrough innovations, but also on equipping every American – individuals, local communities, and businesses alike – with AI tools, knowledge, and opportunity.
Dr. Karl Martin
Dean & Director,
UW-Madison Division of Extension
AJ Segal
Public Sector AI Center Lead, Scale AI
Dr. Erwin
Gianchandani
Assistant Director of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, National Science Foundation
Dr. Ellen Zegura
Acting Assistant Director for the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate, National Science Foundation
Dr. James L.
Moore III
Assistant Director for the Directorate for STEM Education, National Science Foundation
Taylor Stockton
Agenda
outcomes
The workshop will produce three primary deliverables to guide future AI diffusion efforts and inform federal agency activities.
I. Summary Paper with Actionable Recommendations
A comprehensive report providing concrete recommendations for policymakers at all levels of government, as well as industry, academic, and community stakeholders. The paper will address each of the four workshop topic areas and identify specific actions, responsible parties, and implementation pathways.
II. Statement of Principles
A framework document that participating organizations can endorse to align their independent efforts around AI diffusion, literacy, and adoption. This statement will establish a baseline for shared goals, coordination mechanisms, and commitments that can inform future memoranda of understanding.
III. Roadmap for Future Coordination
Identification of priority topics for follow-on workshops—such as AI literacy curriculum development, use case gaps in AI applications, and implementation pilots at scale—including proposed timelines, participants, and coordination needs.
Who is participating?
The workshop will convene approximately 90 stakeholders representing diverse perspectives and expertise essential to building nationwide AI infrastructure. Expected participant groups include:
Federal Agencies
Key leaders from NSF, Department of Labor, Department of Education, Department of Commerce, USDA, and Small Business Administration.
State & Local Government
State officials, community-based organizations, and regional workforce boards focused on implementation and local coordination.
Education Partners
K-12 education associations, community colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges.
Industry & Philanthropy
Technology companies, industry consortia, and philanthropic foundations engaged in AI education and workforce development.
Community Organizations
Organizations with experience serving underrepresented communities and implementing technology education programs.
Independent Experts
Researchers and practitioners with expertise in technology diffusion, community implementation, and AI literacy.
(Information about featured speakers will be announced soon)
Logistics
Dates
January 29th & 30th
Location
Milken Institute School of Public Health - Convening Center
950 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Schedule
January 29th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
January 30th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Full agenda will be shared with participants)
Additional Details
Information about accessibility, parking, and other logistics will be shared with invited participants as details are finalized.
Questions?
Contact josh@seedai.org