PS/NExT Summit 2026: New Experiences in Technology
Schedule
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Palm Springs Convention Center | Palm Springs, CA
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PS/NExT Summit 2026 is a 1.5 day experience bringing together the community and leaders in AI emerging tech, creativity, business, and education to develop skills, solve, challenges, spark innovation, and expand economic opportunities across the region.We know there are many questions and concerns about this new era of technology, and that's an integral part of the agenda.
The exciting lineup of renowned voices driving the future of innovation includes AI artist Kelly Boesch, known for her large-scale immersive visual experiences and digital artistry. Headlining the event is Rob Minkoff, co-director of Disney’s Academy Award-winning film “The Lion King”.
Tickets are on sale now at PalmSpringsNExT.com for $250 with a special $95 two-day pass available exclusively for Coachella Valley residents. Local students and educators can attend for FREE through sponsored community access programs.
The official and FREE kick-off event will take place May 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
PS/NExT Summit 2026 – New Experiences in Technology, sponsored by the City of Palm Springs Economic Development Department and the Chamber of Commerce, builds on the 2025 Palm Springs AI & Creativity Expo expanding the event into a broader regional platform for community education, workforce development and innovation.
PS/NExT Summit 2026 – New Experiences in Technology will feature six immersive tracks focused on residents, small business, education, creativity and entrepreneurship, including a Local Business Vibe-a-thon innovation challenge and GenJam, a creative sprint for AI-powered film, music and visual art.
Featured speakers and talent include:
Rob Minkoff, co-director of The Lion King
Baratunde Thurston, Emmy-nominated storyteller and author
Philip Su, Former Engineer at Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft
AI Artist Kelly Boesch
Artists Cristopher Cichocki and Glen Wexler
Current sponsors include Visit Greater Palm Springs, Amazon, Wintec Energy, College of the Desert, PSUSD Foundation and the Grace Helen Spearman Foundation. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. This is a non-profit community event and help is needed.
PS/NExT Summit 2026 – New Experiences in Technology is presented by the City of Palm Springs Office of Economic Development and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Palm Springs Convention Center.
To register, explore sessions, view the speaker lineup and get event updates, visit: PalmSpringsNExT.com.
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Where is it happening?
Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6440, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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