Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference (DIAC)
June 24–25, 2026 | Marymount University, Washington, D.C
The Kenya–USA Tech Forum (KUSAT) will host the Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference
(DIAC) 2026 on June 24–25, 2026, at Marymount University in Washington, D.C. The conference
will convene approximately 200 participants, including diaspora professionals, AI and STEM
experts, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, policymakers, researchers, and students, to explore the
future of AI, innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
KUSAT is a diaspora-led platform advancing technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and
workforce development through strategic partnerships between Kenya, the United States, and the
global diaspora.
Building on the success of KUSAT’s 2024 conference in Nairobi, DIAC 2026 highlights the
growing role of the African and global diaspora in shaping cross-border innovation and technology
transfer. The conference provides a unique platform to harness the collective power of the diaspora
to drive inclusive economic growth that benefit both local and global communities.
Conference Themes
Day 1 : AI, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
• Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
• Innovation Ecosystems & Entrepreneurship
Day 2 : Talent, Work, and Diaspora Engagement
• STEM Talent & the Future of Work
• Diaspora Engagement, Partnerships & Global collaboration
DIAC 2026 will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, a hackathon, and
curated networking sessions, creating dynamic opportunities for knowledge exchange, skills
development, and partnership building.
Call for Speakers & Presenters (Paper/Project Proposals)
The Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference (DIAC) 2026, hosted by the Kenya–USA Tech Forum (KUSAT), is now accepting speaker, presenter, and workshop proposals from leaders building, researching, and applying AI and emerging technologies. Share real-world insights on AI, innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, workforce development, and diaspora engagement.
Submit your proposal by completing the registration form:
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