Rocky Mountain Artificial Intelligence Network Summer AI Summit 2026
About this Event
Dear Members,
We’re excited to invite you to the RMAIN Summer AI Summit, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Artificial Intelligence Network (RMAIN) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM MT at the University of Denver.
This summit will focus on Public Sector AI — how AI is being applied today across government and public service organizations to improve service delivery, strengthen operations, support communities, and drive responsible innovation.
RMAIN is a vibrant, fast-growing community connecting AI professionals, leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators across the Rocky Mountain region. Through our summits and network, we bring together public and private sector practitioners to collaborate, learn, and drive real-world impact through AI.
Based in the Rockies, powered by global ideas.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI theory and practical implementation through events, education, and community.
Why Attend
Public sector AI is no longer experimental—it is becoming operational. This summit will focus on real-world AI use cases, lessons learned from implementation, responsible adoption, and where AI is already delivering measurable impact across government and public service organizations.
Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for government leaders, public sector IT, data and AI teams, industry partners, civic leaders, and anyone involved in responsible AI implementation across public service environments.
Public Sector AI Panel & Discussions
Hear from leaders across government and industry on how AI is improving resident experience, increasing operational efficiency, supporting better decision-making, and helping agencies navigate governance, risk, and responsible adoption.
Featured Public Sector Speakers
Stephanie Beasley
Commissioner, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
Stephanie Beasley is the Governor-appointed Commissioner of the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, which is responsible for ensuring Coloradans have access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay.
Suma Nallapati
Chief AI and Information Officer, City and County of Denver
Suma Nallapati is an award-winning technology executive with more than 30 years of leadership across government, healthcare, high-tech, and telecommunications. She currently serves as Chief AI and Information Officer for the City and County of Denver, where she leads data, AI, and technology initiatives focused on improving city services and addressing complex civic challenges.
Alina Walters
Chief Information Officer, City of Lakewood, Colorado
Alina Walters is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Lakewood, Colorado, where she leads technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation efforts supporting more than 156,000 residents. With more than 20 years of experience across public and private sectors, 10 of which have been with the City of Lakewood, she is passionate about building collaborative, future-ready organizations that connect technology, people, and community outcomes.
Sarah Tuneberg, MPH,
Colorado's Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Information Technology.
An entrepreneur and technologist who has built and scaled startups, led Colorado's COVID-19 Innovation Response Team, and directed the Colorado Digital Service, Sarah brings a builder's energy and a bias for delivery to one of the most complex technology organizations in state government.
Christine Heitz
Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Thrives, supporting economic mobility for all Coloradans and spearheading the Upskill 2030 initiative. Christine was born and raised in Colorado and brings a personal commitment to building an inclusive future for the state.Christine’s career spans the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She spent a decade at McKinsey & Company supporting strategy & growth for educational institutions, academic medical centers, service providers, and investors. Christine was previously an investor at the Charter School Growth Fund and led strategy for KIPP Memphis, a school network in Tennessee.
David McCurdy
Head of AI and ML, Mears Group, Inc.
David McCurdy brings more than 25 years of experience driving technology transformation across organizations including AWS, Insight Global, the State of Colorado, CHI, AT&T Broadband, and others.
AI vs Humans.
Jamie Kimes
Founder, The Idea Garden
Sabina Andersson
Chief Product Officer, Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Optimizing procurement operations and systemic efficiency using AI
Shayne Cumine
Procurement and Contracts director at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
He has been with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood for three years, and with the state of Colorado for 14.
Event Details
Date & Time: Thursday, August 6, 2026 • 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM MT
Venue: University of Denver, 2323 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Parking: Free parking available in the “I” Lot, behind B Lot and next to the building
Lunch: Provided
Format: Hybrid — in-person and virtual
Details: www.rmain.ai
Registration: Eventbrite link coming soon
If you are interested in presenting your AI use case at a future RMAIN Summit, please email [email protected].
We look forward to bringing the RMAIN community together for an important conversation on how AI is being applied across the public sector and what responsible implementation looks like in practice.
Best regards,
Srini Nallapati
Founder & President, RMAIN
www.rmain.ai
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking and Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Table topic and Round Table Discussion 1
Host: Sabina Andersson
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
RMAIN Summer 2026 AI Summit Kickoff
Host: Srinivas Nallapati
🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:35 PM
Public Sector Panel
Host: David McCurdy
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
RMAIN Generate AI Prompt and Art Of the Quarter
Host: Tim Howell
Info: RMAIN AI Prompt Engineering and Generative Art Creation. Participants are invited to submit their most innovative, effective, and creative prompts demonstrating mastery of AI interaction and artistic direction.
Entries will be evaluated using a structured four-point scoring framework emphasizing clarity, creativity, effectiveness, and impact. Submissions are due two weeks prior to the event on [March12th] to allow time for judging and curation.
Winner will be invited to present their prompt live, sharing insights on how they developed it, what makes it effective, and the key features or techniques behind its success.
These compilations aim to highlight excellence in prompt design and AI-driven creativity—celebrating how human imagination and artificial intelligence combine to produce extraordinary results.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Q & A
Host: Jamie Klimes
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing and Future RMAIN Events
Host: Srini Nallapati
Where is it happening?
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