Join Florida International University for a three-day immersive experience in Washington, D.C., exploring theintersections of Artificial Intelligence in all aspects of life. Open to all majors, this Fly-In connects students who have applied to DC-based internships with national leaders shaping the future of AI—from federal agencies and private industry to research institutions and policy organizations.

The United States is in a global race to lead in artificial intelligence—a race that will define economic competitiveness, national security, and global standards for decades to come. As with earlier transformative national challenges, American leadership in AI is essential. The federal government has made AI a national priority, advancing policies that emphasize innovation, infrastructure, workforce development, and global leadership.

AI represents an unprecedented convergence of an industrial revolution, an information revolution, and a new renaissance. It is accelerating discovery across sectors—powering breakthroughs in energy systems, precision medicine, advanced manufacturing, education, and scientific research—while reshaping how knowledge is created, shared, and applied.

As an emerging AI University, Florida International University is advancing this national effort by expanding AIliteracy, strengthening data security, and integrating responsible AI practices across academics, research, and operations. FIU faculty are developing AI-powered robotics, secure large language models, and high-impact applications in energy resilience, healthcare innovation, and high-performance computing. New academic programs, microcredentials, and interdisciplinary research initiatives prepare students for leadership in an AI-driven workforce.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence Fly-In brings this work to Washington, D.C., connecting FIU students with federal agencies, policymakers, and national leaders. Participants explore AI’s impact on energy, healthcare, national security, and higher education—while gaining firsthand insight into how universities and the federal government collaborate to drive innovation, protect emerging technologies, and ensure AI advances serve thepublic good.