Washington D.C. | May 26, 2026 – The United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII®), a globally recognized AI certification and training organization serving professionals across 160+ countries, proudly announces its participation in the prestigious US AI Congress 2026, scheduled to take place on May 27–28, 2026, at the iconic National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Representing USAII® at the event will be Ajit K Jha, Chief Product Partner, and David Friedson, SVP – Partnerships, both joining the congress as distinguished speakers alongside global AI leaders, policymakers, enterprise strategists, researchers, innovators, and technology executives shaping the future of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
A major highlight of USAII’s participation will be the official announcement and preview launch of Ajit K Jha’s fourth AI book, titled Owning the Intelligence Layer — a strategic leadership-focused book designed specifically for business leaders, CXOs, board members, policymakers, and enterprise decision-makers navigating the rapidly evolving AI economy. More details regarding the official launch, keynote sessions, and publication rollout will be announced separately in the coming weeks.
According to the official congress agenda, Ajit K Jha will speak on three strategic and future-focused topics during the event:
His sessions will focus on the convergence of AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies, while also addressing the growing importance of workforce readiness, responsible innovation, research collaboration, and strategic leadership in preparing organizations for next-generation technological disruption.
David Friedson will participate in two highly relevant discussions centered around AI accessibility, workforce transformation, and the societal impact of AI:
His participation will highlight the importance of democratizing AI knowledge, improving accessibility, and preparing businesses, institutions, and professionals for inclusive AI adoption at scale.
Commenting on USAII’s participation, Ajit K Jha said: “Artificial Intelligence and quantum technologies are fundamentally reshaping the future of business, cybersecurity, innovation, and society itself. The next decade will belong to organizations and leaders who understand how to strategically own and operationalize the intelligence layer. US AI Congress provides an exceptional platform to advance these conversations globally.”
David Friedson added: “AI transformation cannot remain limited to a select group of organizations or technical communities. The future of AI must be inclusive, accessible, and aligned with workforce readiness at every level. Events like the US AI Congress are essential for bringing together leaders committed to building a responsible and AI-ready future.”
The US AI Congress 2026 is expected to convene influential voices from government, enterprise, academia, cybersecurity, workforce development, healthcare, accessibility, and emerging technology sectors to discuss the future of AI governance, enterprise transformation, responsible innovation, cybersecurity, quantum computing, workforce readiness, and global collaboration.
USAII’s participation further reinforces its growing global role in advancing AI literacy, leadership readiness, and workforce transformation through globally recognized AI certifications and strategic learning programs designed for executives, consultants, managers, technical professionals, governments, universities, and enterprises worldwide.
To learn more about the event agenda and speakers, visit US AI Congress 2026 Agenda.
For more information on USAII® and its globally recognized AI certifications, visit the USAII® website.
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