AI is reshaping every industry, and the infrastructure behind it is changing fastest
Whether you're helping build AI infrastructure, investing in it, regulating it, or preparing your organization for what's next, this is a conversation worth being in the room for.
The summit is designed to spark real conversations, new partnerships, and practical insights through keynote presentations, fireside chats, an expert panel discussion, an interactive vendor showcase, and informal networking with leaders from across industries.
Topics we'll explore
- Energy and power generation
- Data centers
- Investment
- Permitting
- Workforce development
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging technologies
What to expect
The full agenda is still being finalized. Here is the shape of the day.
- Executive keynote presentation
- Multiple fireside chats with nationally recognized leaders
- Expert panel discussion with industry, government, and technology executives
- Vendor and technology showcase
- Informal networking with business and community leaders
- Cash bar and light refreshments during the networking reception
Agenda and speakers
Coming soon.
Agenda, speakers, and session topics will be announced and updated as they are confirmed. The lineup will feature leaders from business, government, technology, infrastructure, energy, economic development, and academia.
Who should attend
- Business and community leaders
- C-suite executives and board members
- Technology and AI professionals
- Data center and digital infrastructure leaders
- Energy and utility executives
- Economic development professionals
- Investors and venture capital professionals
- Government and public policy leaders
- Real estate and site development professionals
- Higher education and workforce development leaders
- Anyone interested in how AI is transforming business, infrastructure, and our communities
Vendor and technology showcase
Explore innovative technologies and meet the organizations helping shape the future of AI and digital infrastructure.
Attendees will have opportunities throughout the day to connect directly with participating vendors, solution providers, and industry experts.
Exhibitors confirmed so far
More exhibitors will be announced soon.
Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? Additional information will be released soon. In the meantime, you can contact FountainHead RI.
Plan your visit
Good to know
- In person, 7 hours 30 minutes
- Tickets are $28.52 on Eventbrite
- Tickets are non-refundable
Stay overnight: Marriott room block
An official FountainHead RI room block is available at the Marriott.
- Thursday, October 22 to Friday, October 23, 2026
- $229 per night
- Last day to book: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Thank you to our partners and sponsors
Their support makes events like this one possible.
- 2026 Community Partners
- BankNewport
- Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
- Gold sponsor
- Datalyrix LLC
- Presenting, Platinum, Silver, and General sponsors
- To be announced
Hosted by FountainHead RI
Exhibitor and logistics questions: Aidan Dooley, Logistics & Exhibitor Coordinator.
About FountainHead RI
FountainHead RI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting leaders, sharing ideas, and strengthening communities through education, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.
Through conferences, leadership exchanges, fireside conversations, and community initiatives, it brings together executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, educators, public officials, and emerging leaders from Rhode Island and beyond.
Learn. Connect. Grow.
Join us in Providence on October 23
Reserve your place at the summit and spend the afternoon and evening with the people building, funding, and regulating AI infrastructure.
Get tickets on Eventbrite