Hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), AI+EXPO 2026 will take place May 7–9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, convening 20,000+ leaders from government, military, academia, healthcare, and industry to shape the future of emerging technologies. With exhibitors including Microsoft, Google, Meta, AWS, as well as the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Labs, and NSF, this is a rare opportunity to engage directly with the institutions driving global innovation.

We are excited to share that GW will have a presence again this year with a featured interdisciplinary booth through the GW Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Institute (GWTAI), showcasing student and faculty innovation across schools!

Why This Matters

• Connect with leaders shaping AI, national security, and advanced technologies
• Explore real-world applications across healthcare, defense, and society
• Discover internships, research opportunities, and career pathways
• Represent GWU at a globally recognized technology forum

GW students and faculty are invited to participate in one of two ways:

1. Attend the Expo (Open to All Students & Faculty)
Join thousands of innovators, attend sessions, and expand your network. Register here: https://expo.scsp.ai/register/

2. Exhibit Your Work at the GWU Booth (Limited Spots Available)
We are currently selecting 1–3 additional labs, research groups, or student teams to present projects, demos, or research at our booth, with work relating to AI, robotics, biotechnology, or Advanced Manufacturing.

Selected groups will receive:

• 1-hour presentation/demo slots
• Priority News Coverage 
• Exposure to a high-impact audience across sectors

Available time windows:

• May 8: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• May 9: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Confirmed participants already include labs from Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Law, and International Affairs, highlighting GWU’s interdisciplinary strength.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Aidan Schurr (aidan.schurr@gwu.edu) and Dr. Ryan Watkins (rwatkins@gwu.edu).