# Vals AI Hosts U.S.–China AI Policy Summit in Washington

Vals AI is organizing a Public Sector Summit on September 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C., centered on U.S.–China negotiations regarding artificial intelligence, including export controls and national security policy. This event aims to engage government officials, policy stakeholders, and industry participants in discussions that could shape emerging AI regulatory frameworks and influence public sector procurement strategies related to AI technologies.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the increasing focus on AI policy and export controls as these will impact contract requirements and compliance for AI-related technologies.
- The summit provides an opportunity for vendors to align with evolving government priorities and potentially position themselves for future public sector AI contracts.
- Organizations involved in AI technology development or deployment should consider the implications of U.S.–China policy dialogues on supply chain security and export restrictions.
- Engagement in such policy forums can enhance understanding of regulatory trends, aiding strategic planning for government contractors in AI and related technology sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Policy
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Commerce

### Vendors
- Vals AI (host and organizer)
- Microsoft (technology provider)
- SpaceX (potential computing capacity provider)
- Nebius (partner company)

### Sources
- [Vals AI Positions Itself in U.S.–China AI Policy Dialogue - TipRanks.com](https://www.tipranks.com/news/private-companies/vals-ai-positions-itself-in-u-s-china-ai-policy-dialogue) - TipRanks