Those interested in learning about emerging technologies and using artificial intelligence to develop skills and solve challenges can attend PS/NExT Summit 2026 next month at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
The summit will take place June 22-23 at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros.
“PS/NExT (New Experiences in Technology) is about ensuring our community participates in the future instead of watching it happen from the sidelines,” chair of the city’s Technology Steering Committee Jeffrey Bernstein said in a statement. “This summit connects creativity, technology, education and entrepreneurship in ways that help students and businesses build practical skills and opportunity. Importantly, our students and educators will receive free access to this event.”
The summit build on last year’s AI and Creativity Expo, which attracted more than 500 attendees.
Participating speakers will include Rob Minkoff, co-director of “The Lion King,” Baratunde Thurston, Emmy-nominated storyteller and author, Phillip Si, former engineer at Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft, AI artist Kelly Boesch and artists Cristopher Cochocki and Glen Wexler.
The summit will feature six tracks aimed at residents, small businesses, educators and entrepreneurs that will include a “local business vibe-a-thon innovation challenge and GenJam, a creative sprint for AI-powered film, music and visual art.”
“PS/NExt positions Palm Springs at the center of the national conversation of emerging technology and its impact to our communities and local economies,” Wayne Olson, the city’s chief economic development officer, said in a statement.
Tickets can be purchased at palmspringsnext.com.