About the AI Tennessee Summit
The inaugural AI Tennessee Summit, held in March 2026 in Nashville, brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how Tennessee can position itself at the forefront of the nation’s AI race.
The 2026 Summit was hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with the Tennessee AI Advisory Council, SCORE, Vanderbilt University, the University of Memphis, the Oak Ridge National Lab, and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Hosts
Donde Plowman
Chancellor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bill Hardgrave
President, University of Memphis
Daniel Diermeier
Chancellor, Vanderbilt University
David Mansouri
President and CEO, Tennessee SCORE
Flora Tydings
Chancellor, Tennessee Board of Regents
Stephen Streiffer
Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Tennessee AI Advisory Council
Agenda
Event Details
Date:
March 25 – 26, 2026
Location:
Country Music Hall of Fame
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Registration:
Registration is closed.
Accommodations:
The Country Music Hall of Fame is centrally located in the heart of downtown Nashville with numerous hotel options within walking distance. View a hotel map here.
