Innovate ’26 Becomes Free Community Event, Bringing AI Leaders and Local Organizations Together in San Dimas, CA
San Dimas, CA — April 11, 2026 — Innovate ’26, a one-day emerging technologies summit focused on practical and responsible applications of artificial intelligence, will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM in San Dimas, California. In a major update, event organizers announced that attendance is now free of charge thanks to a generous sponsorship from Akasi Labs.
Held at 1100 W. Covina Blvd., Innovate ’26 will convene local businesses, nonprofit organizations, educators, and technology innovators from across Southern California. The event is centered around a timely and critical question: What if we got AI right?
“Innovate ’26 is about making AI accessible, practical, and beneficial for our local communities,” said event organizers. “By removing the cost barrier, we’re opening the door for more people to engage with emerging technologies in a meaningful way.”
The summit will feature a dynamic lineup of programming designed to provide both insight and hands-on experience, including:
- Keynote speakers sharing real-world workflows for integrating AI into everyday operations
- Interactive workshops tailored to industry-specific challenges and opportunities
- An Innovation Session where attendees can explore cutting-edge tools and connect directly with local startups and solution providers
Innovate ’26 aims to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation by fostering collaboration between those building AI technologies and those who can apply them in business, education, and community services.
With limited capacity and increased demand following the announcement of free admission, early registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information or to register, please visit i26summit.com
About Innovate ’26
Innovate ’26 is a Southern California-based summit dedicated to exploring practical, ethical, and impactful uses of artificial intelligence. By bringing together cross-sector leaders and innovators, the event aims to empower communities to adopt and shape the future of technology.
