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Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network

MAIN Events

MAIN hosts and co-hosts statewide trainings, workshops, and partner-led sessions — helping Mississippi teams in education, government, and industry build practical AI skills and strengthen workforce readiness.

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Upcoming MAIN Events

Workshop · March 31, 2026

MAIN × Google / Carahsoft Workshop @ USM

Join MAIN in partnership with Google and Carahsoft for a full-day, in-person workshop focused on AI strategy, implementation, and practical applications across education, government, and industry. Participants will leave with concrete next steps, example use cases, and implementation considerations.

📅	Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🕘	Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
📍	Location: University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Thad Cochran Center — Grand Ballroom Hattiesburg, MS
🏛️	Hosted by: Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)

Registration required — a valid ticket is needed to attend.

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At Every MAIN Event

What to Expect

Whether you’re attending your first MAIN event or returning, each session is designed to move you from awareness to action — with practical skills you can apply immediately.

Workforce Training

Hands-on sessions focused on practical AI and generative AI skills tied directly to real roles and responsibilities.

Public-Sector Enablement

Briefings and workshops tailored for state agencies and community partners navigating AI adoption in government.

Education Support

K–12 and higher education professional learning sessions aligned to responsible, practical AI use in the classroom.

Industry Collaboration

Partner-led demonstrations with national and global technology leaders — including Google, NVIDIA, AWS, and more.

Built for Doers

Who Should Attend

MAIN events are built for decision-makers and practitioners who need clear, real-world guidance on AI adoption. Whether you are evaluating tools, building internal AI capability, or planning training pathways, these events help you move from interest to implementation.

Specifically, common attendees include workforce and economic development leaders, educators, IT and cybersecurity staff, agency program owners, and employers exploring AI adoption across Mississippi.

🏢	Workforce & economic development leaders

🎓	Educators & instructional teams

🔐	IT & cybersecurity staff

🏛️	Agency program owners & public-sector teams

🏭	Employers exploring AI adoption

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Partner with MAIN

National and global industry leaders interested in co-hosting high-impact, statewide events or enterprise-level training initiatives are invited to reach out directly.