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. Together, we can build a brighter future through participation, partnership, and the transformative power of technology. We look forward to welcoming you to Washington, D.C., for what promises to be an impactful and inspiring conference.

Warm regards, Kenya–USA Tech Forum (KUSAT)