Hartford AI Day 2026

[ AI DAY ] An open forum celebrating how Artificial Intelligence is powering innovation in Hartford.

Presented by City of Hartford

Sponsored by: | University of Connecticut | Nassau | Travelers | DECD

| CT-IFS | OTIS | Charter Oak State College |

A Forum for Learning, Connection & Inspiration

AI Day has become the place in Connecticut to come for those who are increase their understanding of how AI is evolving, level-up, their personal skills, and connect with leaders in technology and business.

As we move into our fourth year, our goal is to make AI Day even more impactful -- join us as we kick off a year-long series of gatherings designed to inspire continuous learning and innovation-led transformation within our community.

Event Kickoff: Tuesday , April 21

Location: Infinity Hall - 32 Front Street, Hartford

Agenda:

3:30pm: Arrival

4:00 pm: Welcome

4:15 pm: Leveling Up: Preparing Connecticut’s Talent to Win in AI-Enabled World - organized by CAIA

4:55 pm: Hartford's Future as a National Hub for Applied AI - hosted by the Mayor's Office, City of Hartford

5:30 pm: Toast to AI in Hartford – adjourn to reception, Nassau Financial Group

Event Description:

Join us for a gathering designed to inspire, inform, and connect Connecticut's business, academic, and community leaders. Topics of discussion will include:

• how Connecticut's Higher Education Institutions are preparing Connecticut’s talent pool o win in an AI-Enabled economy
• the oportunities that Connecticut has to emerge as a center of excellence in Applied AI, and public-private partnerships that are helping us to bring it to life.

Reception to follow presented by Nassau Financial Group

Parking:

Parking is located across Columbus Boulevard from Infinity Hall at the Connecticut Convention Center. Please use 100 Columbus Boulevard for your GPS

After you've parked, you will need to exit the garage, walk across Columbus Boulevard to Front Street and Infinity Hall will be up one-half block on your left. (5 mins)

AI Day 2026: Wednesday, April 22

This year, AI Day will host SIX incredible tracks of programming, as well as tech activations and networking on Constitution Plaza, in Hartford.

Sessions will offer participants with the oportunity to:

• learn from experts on both different forms, and applications of Artificial Intellience
• participate in hands-on workshops designed to help them acquire and improve their own skills
• see how industry is utilizing AI to streamline workflow, and improve the customer experience
• see how entrepreneurs are leveraging the power of AI to address persistent challenges to both business and society

Parking:

Parking is available in the Constitution North & South Garages, as well as the Morgan Street Garage.