2026 LEAD AI: Timely Challenge Conference

Monday, November 9, 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

The Westminster Schools

1424 West Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

During this one-day AI intensive, learn from experts, explore with colleagues, adapt to purpose, and design for impact.

Registration

Early-Bird Registration Member: $345
Early-Bird Registration Non-Member: $489

HOTEL BLOCK:

The hotel block is closed, but rooms may be available at the prevailing rate.

Courtyard ATL Vinings/Galleria

Address: 2889 Overlook Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Hotel Indigo Atlanta Vinings Galleria

Address: 2857 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

NOTE: SAIS does not utilize the services of a housing vendor for any events. Neither SAIS nor the hotel will call you to make reservations over the phone. Please be aware that occasionally unauthorized third parties may attempt to coordinate your reservations. SAIS recommends making your arrangements directly with the hotel and not through a third party.

Event Policies & Acknowledgments

Event Policies

Event policies apply to all conference participants, including attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. By registering for or participating in this event, you agree to the terms outlined here.

Event FAQs

Review Event FAQs at this link.

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment may be made by credit/debit or ACH. The form defaults to credit/debit but ACH is selectable.

Cancellations received before the stated deadline via this form (October 19) are eligible for an 80% refund. After the stated cancellation date, refunds are not available, but replacement registrants are welcomed. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis following the conclusion of the event. In the unlikely event that SAIS cancels a program, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.

Acknowledgment of Risk & Safety Procedures

Participation in SAIS events signifies an attendee’s acknowledgment of infectious and other diseases and voluntary assumption of the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event. Attendees agree to comply with all guidelines and procedures, including distancing and/or masking, that may be implemented by SAIS, in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities.

Acknowledgment of Intellectual Property

Participants expressly acknowledge the intellectual property of the presenters of this conference and these other terms that are conditions of attendance. This acknowledgment includes the understanding that creating any form of recording, including but not limited to video or audio is a violation of the intellectual property of the speakers as well as a violation of the terms of participation in this event. Participants expressly agree not to independently record, or knowingly let anyone else record, any of the conference sessions in which they participate. Participants will also not share their unique link to the conference platform or the content therein with anyone else. The unique link to the conference platform will be used solely by the participant.

Consent to Use of Photographic & Video Images

Questions

For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact info@sais.org.