ORISE Symposium 2026: Exploring AI Horizons in STEM

The 2026 ORISE Symposium, themed “Exploring AI Horizons in STEM”, is a free online event running from 25 to 28 August 2026. It is organised by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education and centres on current applications of artificial intelligence across STEM fields, from research practice to workforce development.

The programme is pitched at students, early-career researchers and educators interested in how AI is being applied across scientific disciplines. Speakers are described as coming from academia, federal agencies and research institutions, though no individual names are listed on the event page at the time of writing; confirm the finalised agenda and speaker line-up on the official site.

Attendance is free of charge, and registration is open through the symposium’s virtual platform. As a fully online, no-cost event with a broad STEM-and-AI remit, it suits attendees looking for an accessible introduction to applied AI without travel; those wanting depth in a single subfield should check the session list once published.