AI in Action 2026: Business Summit

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Dates:	Friday, June 5, 2026 - Friday, June 5, 2026
Hours:	8:00 AM – 5:30PM
Ages:	Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Learn Something

AI in Action 2026: Business Summit is a full-day gathering designed for business leaders, innovators, and practitioners who want to better understand how AI is being applied in the real world.

Hosted at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine on Friday, June 5, 2026, the summit brings together attendees from across Northern New England and beyond for a day of applied learning, practical insight, and meaningful connection.

The program is built for organizations at different stages of AI adoption, whether they are just beginning to explore AI or looking to scale existing efforts.

Attendees can expect keynote talks from nationally recognized voices, discussions on AI in society and AI in industry, and real-world examples of how AI is being used across sectors such as life sciences and health, climate and sustainability, municipal innovation, and research and development.

In addition to the main-stage program, the summit features afternoon tracks and workshops that let participants choose the learning path most relevant to them.

Options include sector-focused sessions, research lightning talks, and deeper hands-on experiences such as advanced prompt engineering and an IdeaJam focused on AI integration through design thinking.

The day also includes a Startup Lounge, Student Showcase, exhibitor and sponsor tables, and a closing reception, making it as much about networking and collaboration as it is about content

COST

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$45.00

WEBSITE

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events.humanitix.com/ai-in-action-2026-business-summit?c=bostoncentral

LOCATION

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101 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101 map
Phone: 443-791-3929

From Boston by car, the simplest route is to head north toward Maine on I-95, then continue toward Portland and follow signs for downtown/Old Port. The drive is typically about 1 hour 50 minutes, though traffic can push it closer to 2+ hours. Put 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 into GPS.

From Boston by train, take the Amtrak Downeaster from North Station to Portland Transportation Center. Amtrak says the Downeaster runs five daily round trips between Boston and Maine, and the current timetable shows Boston-to-Portland trips around 1 hour 48 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the run. From Portland Transportation Center, the Roux Institute is about 2 miles away, so you’d usually grab a quick Uber/Lyft or local bus into downtown.

From Boston by bus, Concord Coach Lines runs service from South Station to Portland Transportation Center multiple times daily. The trip is about 1 hour 55 minutes to Portland, and the Portland stop is also at 100 Thompson’s Point Road, about 2 miles from the summit venue.