October 21-23, 2025
Reston, VA

Welcome to SAIL 2025 

The annual Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) fosters significant interactions, discussions, and connections among the AI Institutes’ researchers and staff. All institute collaborators will benefit by bringing key leadership at primary and sub-awardee sites and providing opportunities to showcase their research, make connections, ask questions, and share best practices and concerns.  

The 29 AI institutes, primarily funded by the NSF and USDA-NIFA, carry out a broad spectrum of research in critically important areas of US competitiveness, ranging from food security, public safety, education, weather, and myriad other targets.   

The SAIL conference is organized by the NSF AI Institutes Virtual Organization (NSF AIVO). 

Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday | October 21

SIGS & Workshops

  • Graduate Student Workshop
  • Education about AI Workshop
  • AI in Education SIG meeting
  • Project Management SIG meeting
  • Institutes’ Outreach & Communications Workshop

Wednesday | October 22 

SAIL Day 1 & Partner Showcase 

  • Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations: Success Stories 
  • Leveraging AI Institute Collaboration for Advocacy  
  • Industry Collaborations: Industry Perspectives
  • Graduate student posters

 

Thursday | October 23

SAIL Day 2

  • Frontiers of AI: Recent Innovations, Hot Topics, and the Future of AI
  • Scaling up Educational Programs Within Institutes
  • AI-Augmented Human Capabilities 

Hyatt Regency Reston

1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190

Reston, VA offers the perfect balance of business and leisure, making it an ideal setting for the SAIL conference experience. Attendees can explore Reston Town Center’s array of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options—all just steps away. For a breath of fresh air, enjoy nearby walking trails, parks, or a peaceful stroll around Lake Anne. With its welcoming atmosphere and convenient amenities, Reston enhances both your professional and personal time during the conference.