NAIRR 2026 Annual Meeting: Insights from the Final Report

The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) held its 2026 Annual Meeting March 10–13 in Arlington, Virginia. Supported by NSF award number 2536728, Internet2 was proud to serve as lead organizer and primary convener of this milestone gathering for the U.S. research community, with work led by Research Engagement‘s Dana Brunson and Lauren Michael.

NAIRR 2026 Annual Meeting

Bringing together researchers, educators, policymakers, and technology leaders from across the country, the meeting provided a critical opportunity to take stock of the NAIRR’s progress, surface emerging needs, and chart a path forward for democratizing access to AI research infrastructure.

Internet2 has been deeply committed to advancing the NAIRR mission, not just as infrastructure, but as a community. Organizing this annual meeting reflects our broader role in connecting the people, institutions, and resources that make large-scale research possible in the United States.

Final Report and Meeting Proceedings 

The newly released 2026 NAIRR Annual Meeting Final Report captures the full scope of the convening, including key takeaways from plenary sessions, Birds of a Feather (BoF) discussions, and lightning talks that showcased the breadth of NAIRR-enabled research happening nationwide. The companion meeting proceedings offer a detailed record of the conversations and ideas that emerged across the three-day event.

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