Join us for the PS/NExT Summit 2026, FREE Kick-Off Event this week and get a first look at what’s ahead for programming, speakers, hands-on learning, creative activations, business innovation, student opportunities, and ways for the community to get involved. Come learn what’s being created, who it’s for, and how you can be part of it!

PS/NExT Summit 2026 — New Experiences in Technology will feature six immersive tracks focused on residents, small business, education, creativity and entrepreneurship — including a Local Business Vibe-a-thon innovation challenge and GenJam, a creative sprint for AI-powered film, music, and visual art. For more information on PS/NExT Summit 2026 on June-22-23, 2026 and to register visit: PalmSpringsNext.com.

We will officially kick off the Vibe-a-thon on Thursday’s event.

The goal of the Vibe-a-thon is to help jumpstart a flywheel of economic growth in the Coachella Valley: local businesses bring real challenges; teams of builders, students, designers, and entrepreneurs use the latest AI tools to prototype solutions live during the Summit; and our colleges, educators, mentors, and technical advisors develop that talent so the next cycle keeps spinning.

For more information on the Vibe-a-thon, visit: PalmSpringsNext.com/vibeathon.

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 140 N Indian Canyon Drive
ADMISSION: FREE. Hosted Appetizers. Cash Bar.
RSVP and learn more: PalmSpringsNext.com/kickoff.

ABOUT PS/NExT Summit 2026 — New Experiences in Technology
On June-22-23, 2026 PS/NExT Summit 2026 will bring together residents, business owners, students, educators, creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and regional leaders for a powerful look at how AI and emerging technology can expand skills, spark creativity, solve real challenges, and create new economic opportunity across our region. PalmSpringsNext.com. 

PS/NExT Summit 2026 is generously sponsored by: The City of Palm Springs Economic Development Department, The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Amazon, Eisenhower Health, College of the Desert, Grace Helen Spearman Foundation, Palm Springs Unified School District Foundation.

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