June 23-25, 2026, Washington DC

The Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference (DIAC) 2026

The Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference (DIAC) 2026, organized by the Kenya–USA Tech Forum (KUSAT), is a two-day international conference scheduled for June 2026 in Washington, D.C., bringing together approximately 200 participants from across the global diaspora.

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What is KUSAT

KUSAT(Kenya–USA Tech Forum) is a diaspora-led platform advancing technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development through strategic partnerships between Kenya, the United States, and the global diaspora.

With a profound commitment to accelerating technological advancement, innovation, and economic growth, the KUSAT is poised to create an environment that nurtures talent, encourages investment, and stimulates groundbreaking technologies.

KUSAT has been actively involved in promoting technology-driven initiatives that aim to address pressing challenges, showcase cutting-edge technologies, and chart a course for sustainable growth in the tech sector

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Diaspora Innovation & AI Conference (DIAC)

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 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.

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.

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.

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Conference Pricing

Here are the 2026 Conference Prices:

Listener

$200

  • General admission to all sessions
Presenter

$300

  • Present your research or initiative
Vendor Registration

$500

  • Premium access with exclusive networking