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MAI 2026 Summit

Schedule

April 6–9, 2026  ·  Santa Clara Marriott, California

Registration Day  —  Monday, April 6

Welcome to the MAI 2026 Summit

Arrive early, collect your badge, and connect with fellow attendees before the summit begins. A relaxed start to three transformative days where faith meets technology.

4:00 – 6:00 PM
Conference Registration
Pick up your badge and welcome materials
Network with early arrivals
Day 1  —  Tuesday, April 7

Innovations in AI & Kingdom Possibilities

Day One sets the stage with a vision for what faithful, redemptive AI engagement looks like — from the frontier of technology to the heart of the global Church. Expect world-class keynotes, live technology demonstrations, and rich peer-to-peer connection time.

Morning
7:00 AM
Registration Opens
Sponsor exhibits and networking.
8:30 AM
Doors Open
9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Plenary
Session 1 — Innovations in AI
Keynote talks on the cutting edge of AI innovation and what it means for the Kingdom. Featuring live technology demonstrations and the first Missional Labs pitch.
10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Break
Morning Break
Coffee, networking, and sponsor exhibits
11:00 AM 12:30 PM
Plenary Worship
Session 2 — Kingdom AI
Exploring AI's role in advancing the Kingdom globally. Keynotes, live demonstrations, and Missional Labs pitches.
Afternoon
12:30 PM 2:00 PM
Break
Lunch
Catered Lunch
2:00 PM 3:15 PM
Networking
Connection Session
Structured peer-to-peer networking designed to spark collaboration. Groups organized by role with World Café conversations and Troika Consulting exercises.
Senior Leaders Innovation Leaders Developers Entrepreneurs
3:15 PM 3:45 PM
Break
Afternoon Break
Coffee and networking
3:45 PM 5:00 PM
Plenary
Session 3 — Global Perspectives on AI
Voices from the global Church on AI's impact, opportunities, and challenges — featuring leaders from India, Africa, and the World Evangelical Alliance.
Day 2  —  Wednesday, April 8

Risks, Challenges & the Imago Dei

Day Two leans into the harder questions — the ethical complexities, societal risks, and deep theological questions raised by AI. What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines? Afternoon breakout seminars offer focused, domain-specific learning.

Morning
9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Plenary
Session 4 — Acknowledging the Risks & Challenges
Morning sessions tackle the ethical risks and real-world challenges of AI in ministry and society.
10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Break
Morning Break
Coffee, networking, and sponsor exhibits
11:00 AM 12:15 PM
Networking
Connection Session — Domain Clustering
Deep peer-to-peer conversations organized by ministry domain, with World Café discussions and Troika Consulting.
Bible Translation & Engagement Evangelism & Discipleship Marketing & Advancement Church
Afternoon
12:15 PM 1:45 PM
Break
Lunch
Catered Lunch
1:45 PM 3:00 PM
Seminars
Topical Seminars
Two rounds of focused seminars. Attend the sessions most relevant to your ministry context.
3:00 PM 3:30 PM
Break
Afternoon Break
Coffee and networking
3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Plenary Worship
Session 5 — AI and the Imago Dei
A compelling plenary on what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines — exploring AI through the lens of the Imago Dei and the witness of Scripture.
Day 3  —  Thursday, April 9

Activating the Future — Ethics, Standards & What Comes Next

Day Three turns toward action — exploring the funding landscape for missional AI, unpacking ethical frameworks the Church can champion, and casting a compelling vision for the future. The summit closes with a memorable sending moment that will leave you equipped and inspired.

Morning
9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Plenary
Session 6 — Activating AI for Mission
Exploring the funding landscape for missional AI ventures through keynote addresses, a fireside chat, and an investor panel.
10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Break
Morning Break
Coffee, networking, and sponsor exhibits
11:00 AM 12:05 PM
Plenary Worship
Session 7 — Ethics & Standards
Unpacking ethical frameworks and standards the Church can champion in the age of AI, featuring the Data Commons spotlight.
12:05 PM 12:30 PM
Closing
The Future of Missional AI
A vision-casting closing talk to send every attendee out equipped and inspired to carry this work forward into the world.

Sessions, times and speakers subject to change.