There’s no shortage of conversation about AI right now. What’s harder to find is a room full of technology leaders willing to talk candidly about what’s real, what’s working, what’s stalling, and what comes next.

That’s exactly what Newport Summit 2026 is designed to deliver.

From June 1–3, NWN will bring together New England’s leading technology executives, customers, partners, and innovators in Newport for a focused, executive-level experience built around one central idea: cut through the hype and get to the work that matters.

This year’s Summit will center on the initiatives shaping the future of both employee experience and customer experience—from practical AI adoption and workplace modernization to cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and the operating models needed to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

This is not a conference built around abstract predictions or overused buzzwords. It’s a forum for real discussion among leaders navigating real complexity: how to prioritize transformation programs, where AI can create meaningful value, how to reduce friction for employees and customers, and how to move from experimentation to execution.

Attendees will hear directly from some of the region’s most respected technology voices, including confirmed CIO participation from Eversource and ISG, alongside executive perspectives from NWN and strategic industry leaders. Keynotes will feature Jim Sullivan, NWN CEO, as well as leaders from out top partners, helping frame the biggest opportunities—and the biggest realities—facing enterprise technology teams today.

The Summit will also shine a spotlight on innovation and leadership through the Newport nEXt Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals driving meaningful progress across technology, customer experience, and business transformation.

Beyond the stage, Newport Summit is designed to create the kind of environment where the best conversations actually happen. Attendees will have access to a hands-on demonstration lab featuring top partners and technologies, giving them an opportunity to explore real solutions, ask direct questions, and experience innovation in action.

And because the strongest business relationships are often built outside the formal agenda, the event also includes signature Newport experiences—from what may be New England’s most epic lobster bake to an afternoon of competition and camaraderie on either the golf course at Newport National or aboard 12-meter yachts in Newport Harbor.

The result is a Summit that balances substance with experience: strategic insight, practical learning, peer connection, and a setting that makes every conversation more memorable.

For leaders focused on turning AI promise into operational progress—and improving the experiences that define how employees work and customers engage—Newport Summit 2026 will be the place to be.

Join us in Newport, June 1–3, and be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.