Cincy AI Week Returns in 2026!
Cincy AI Week is anchored by the Cincy AI Week Conference @ Union Hall and throughout Over the Rhine. Conference schedule and additional community events will be added to the calendar soon!
Event Overview
Tuesday, June 10th
Theme: Building an Intelligent Region
Explore how AI is reshaping infrastructure, mobility, government services, and the urban landscape.
Programming begins at 10:00 AM
Centrifuse Demo Night (3:00 – 5:00 PM)
Fireside Chat followed by high-energy startup pitches
Free and open to the public; separate RSVP encouraged
Community Kick-Off Happy Hour (5:00 – 7:00 PM, venue TBD)
A casual mixer with local innovators, sponsors, and tech leaders
Wednesday, June 11th
Theme: Building Intelligent Teams and Organizations
Learn how AI is transforming operations, marketing, HR, and strategy in real business environments.
Women in AI & Tech Breakfast (8:00 – 9:30 AM)
Main programming begins at 10:00 AM
VIP Reception (Invite-only, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Stillwell OTR)
Private networking for speakers, sponsors, and executive attendees
Thursday, June 12th
Theme: Exploring AI Agents, Systems, and Workflows
A deep dive into agentic workflows, orchestration tools, and next-gen automation strategies.
Programming begins at 10:00 AM
Cincy AI Awards Luncheon (12:30 – 2:00 PM)
Honoring those advancing ethical, inclusive, and high-impact AI across the region
Event & Stage Locations
Stage #1 - Union Hall (2nd Floor)
Stage #2 - Union Hall (4th Floor)
Stage #3 - Somerhaus
Stage #4 - Alcove (The Loft)
Stage #5 - Alcove (The Gathering Room)
Cincy AI Day - Community Hosted Events
Want to host an event on AI Community Day or throughout the week? Let us know! Email hello@joineta.org.
Digital Defense & Donuts with U.S. Bank
Information Security Services representatives will be available speak to customers & community members about AI & Cybersecurity Hygiene best practices, providing awareness/education on threat actor behavior using AI.
Location: US Bank Hyde Park Branch, Digital Discovery Area and/or Conference Room.
3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
No registration required!
Deerfield Township - AI Education Event
“AI and its impact on me, my family, and my community”
Public event, no cost to attend.
Location: Revelance Coworking, 8460 Duke Blvd
AI Tinkerers Cincinnati Meetup
Join AI Tinkerers Cincinnati During Cincy AI Week!
Location: NKU's Digitorium, Griffin Hall, Highland Heights, KY
Capacity: Up to 80 people
Sign up to present 5 minute demo on what you're building or come see what others are building!
Heavy snacks and cash bar
Time: 5 - 6 pm networking; 6-8 pm demos and discussions
Registration and Location Information: https://cincinnati.aitinkerers.org/p/ai-tinkerers-cincinnati-meetup-june-12th-live-demos-networking
Agentic AI Summit @ Cincy AI Week Conference
The Agentic AI Summit rounds out day three of the Cincy AI Week Conference at Union Hall focused on all things AI Agents.
Ticketholders with general admission and VIP conference passes may select which sessions to attend using our event app, SCHED.
Do You Mean I'm Already Using AI? Getting Started With Azure AI
What is a Knowledge Warehouse? What does an LLM Mean? Am I talking to a Human or a ChatBot? What can I use AI for today? These are some questions that can be answered with the foundational knowledge about every day AI that will be shared during the presentation. Azure AI provides the tools and ease of use to get you thinking about AI! Certified Microsoft Trainer Julie McLain-Harper will share her insights, experience, and knowledge of Azure AI capabilities in this exciting presentation.
Location:
Paul George STEM Center
6856 Dimmick Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Capacity: 300
When: Wednesday, June 11th, 6-8
Event is free and open to the public, geared towards learners Ages 12-up
Light snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Register Here: https://paulgeorgestemcenter.org/2025-ai-workshop
Cincy AI Week Conference VIP Reception
The Cincy AI Week Speaker and Sponsor Reception returns Wednesday, June 11th following the conclusion of day two of the Cincy AI Week Conference.
Speakers, Sponsors, VIP Ticketholders, and invited guests will receive a calendar invite with all location and event information.
AI for Business Summit @ Cincy AI Week Conference
The AI for Business Summit during the Cincy AI Week Conference explores AI use cases, solutions, risks, and opportunities with the goal of empowering and enabling AI for Teams and Organizations in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.
Ticketholders with general admission and VIP access passes may select which sessions to attend using our event app, SCHED.
Women in AI Breakfast
The Women in AI Breakfast returns to Union Hall! This women-only event is one of the best-rated networking events in the country, and we can’t wait to see you there as we share stories, journeys, insights, and opportunities.
Ticketholders with General Admission and VIP Tickets may reserve seats using our event app, SCHED. Community Pass holders that want to attend may request a signup code by emailing hello@joineta.org.
AI Woodstock Cincinnati - Community Networking Happy Hour
AI Woodstock is back! The community-powered networking event initially brought to life by Paul Baier returns to Cincinnati to bring all of Cincinnati’s AI pro’s and enthusiasts together for an evening of networking and fun.
All ticketholders — General Admission, VIP, and Community Pass — are welcome to attend and will receive a calendar invitation with location and event information.
Startup Cincy AI Demo Day Powered By Citrifuse
Greater Cincinnati’s most innovative AI Startups are set to take the stage at the AI Demo Day powered by Cintrifuse!
All ticketholders are welcome to attend — general admission, VIP, and Community Pass.
Smart Cincy Summit @ Cincy AI Week Conference
The Smart Cincy Summit kicks off day one of the Cincy AI Week Leadership Conference with programming dedicated to building an intelligent Greater Cincinnati Region, and tracks digging deep into Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, and AI for Impact.
Ticketholders with a general admission or VIP ticket are able to select sessions to attend using our event app, SCHED.
Collaborative Canvas: Human-AI Mural Creation in Cincinnati
Location:
The Volkhaus, 123 E. McMicken Ave
Capacity: 50
When: Monday, June 9, 6:30 - 8:30
While much is being said about AI technical and commercial disruption, important conversations need to be had around mitigating disruption to human purpose - the heart of the Arts & Humanities.
Creatives, technologists, AI enthusiasts and the Cincinnati community at large will join a unique event where this conversation will be put into practice in real-time, with participants contributing to the design and creation of a human-AI digital mural to be revealed during CincyAI Week.
Featuring Cincinnati mural artist/TedX speaker Michael Thompson (murals across the city and in CVG airport) leading the creative process, we will host this event in OTR at Volkshaus (translated from German, ‘the people’s house’) - a historic property turned community gathering space with a cafe. The resulting mural will be painted onto a building in downtown Cincinnati by Michael Thompson within the year in partnership with OTR A.D.O.P.T., a non-profit organization focused on protecting historical properties while bringing first-time residential and commercial buyers into Cincinnati’s urban core.
Note: We will provide the computers and main display for the mural, allowing for all participants to contribute their thinking as they see the mural come to life. Refreshments will be provided through the cafe at Volkshaus.
AI in Government Meetup
Meetup for members of local government involved in AI adoption…
The Pitch - 1430 Central Parkway
Monday, June 9
5 PM to 7 PM
AI Developer Day Open Hack Powered By Microsoft
Two workshops to choose from with Microsoft @ 1819 on Monday, June 9th!
(Register for one or both!)
8 AM - 12 PM
REGISTER HERE: Microsoft Azure AI Agents: Hands-on Lab
In this hands-on lab, you will set up the necessary environment for building AI Agents. You will begin by configuring an AI Project in Azure AI Foundry, followed by deploying a Large Language Model (LLM) and embedding models. Next, you will establish connectivity from Visual Studio Code to the AI Project. Finally, you will perform a simple chat completion call to validate the setup.
Topics Covered:
Set Up AI Project and Perform Chat Completion from VS Code
Build a Simple AI Agent
Build a RAG Agent
Develop a Multi-Agent System
Prerequisites
Your own laptop with a modern browser.
Later in the day:
1 PM - 5 PM
REGISTER HERE: Leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio for Human Resource
In this hands-on Lab, you will explore Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered tool integrated into apps like Word, Excel, and Teams. You'll learn how it uses large language models such as GPT-4 and Microsoft Graph to generate content, summarize information, and offer intelligent suggestions. The lab also introduces Copilot Studio, a low-code platform with 1,500+ connectors for building custom AI solutions and automating workflows. By the end, you'll understand how to apply Copilot to boost productivity, collaboration, and efficiency.
Topics Covered:
Using Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate content, summaries, and insights within apps like Word, Excel, and Teams.
Understanding how Copilot leverages LLMs and Microsoft Graph to deliver context-aware assistance.
Building custom AI solutions with Copilot Studio, including workflow automation using low-code tools and data connectors.
Prerequisites
Your own laptop with a modern browser.
The Summit for Educators 2025
Public Event for Educators (Registration Required)
Monday, June 9
8 AM to 12:15 PM
Register here: https://t.co/5eNMGBfIuC
Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Cincinnati Water Works
Private Event (employees)
Thursday, June 5
9 AM - 12 PM

Day Three: AI Leadership Summit
Ready to take the next step in your AI journey? Join us for a dynamic summit designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to leverage AI for business success.

Women in Tech and AI Breakfast
Enterprise Technology Association, getWIT, and ADM are proud to present the Women in Tech and AI Breakfast to kick-off the AI Leadership Summit during Cincy AI Week on Thursday, June 13th.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Complete this form to request a seat and to reserve your spot.

AI Powered Startup Showcase
The Cincy AI Week Startup Showcase will happen Wednesday, June 12th following the lunch and learn programming at Union Hall. If you are a startup founder, startup hub, or startup investor, you may sign up to be involved here.
Guests already registered to Cincy AI Week do not have to register again to attend the startup showcase.*

Day Two: AI Education, Research, and Innovation
Experience the cutting-edge advancements in AI research and innovation firsthand. Engage with leading academics, researchers, and startups as they showcase their groundbreaking projects and technologies.

AI Woodstock Networking Social
AI Woodstock is coming to Cincinnati to kick-off Cincy AI Week!
Enterprise Technology Association and GAI Insights are proud to present Cincinnati’s first ‘AI Woodstock’ networking social open to all AI practitioners and enthusiasts. Register to attend to get venue and logistics information.
Co-hosts:
Paul Baier, GAI Insights
Summer Crenshaw, Enterprise Technology Association
Zack Huhn, Nexigen
Christopher Brock, Primary Hosting
Kendra Ramirez, KR Digital
and more TBA!
Space is limited. Registration is required to attend. Complete this form to reserve your spot.

Day One: Responsible AI
Join us for an insightful exploration of the ethical and regulatory landscape surrounding AI. Industry leaders, policymakers, and experts will convene to discuss the crucial role of responsible AI in shaping our future.