Portland Mini Summit
A Preview of the Global AGI Summit 2026
What We're Exploring
An evening of rigorous inquiry into the questions that will define humanity's next chapter
🔬 Science & Engineering
Is AGI actually possible? What fundamental science is still missing to enable AGI? Can AGI scale from language models, or do we need entirely new architectures?
💼 Economics
What happens when the fundamental premise of our economy—that cognition is scarce—no longer applies because we can mass produce cognition? Will capitalism survive when intelligence becomes abundant?
🏛️ Governance
Capitalism and democracy are so intertwined that we must ask: if capitalism falls, does democracy fall too? Or is democracy just one model for "the will of the people"—can we achieve the will of the people in other ways with AGI?
⚖️ Law
How does our entire legal framework change if AGI can govern resources more effectively than human institutions? What happens to property rights, contracts, and justice when intelligence is no longer a constraint?
👥 Sociology
How will AGI be integrated into society? Will it be ambient intelligence woven into our daily lives, or an all-knowing oracle that we consult for guidance? How do we maintain human agency and meaning in a world of unlimited intelligence?
These aren't abstract academic questions—they're immediate challenges that will reshape every aspect of human civilization.
Join leading scholars for an evening of rigorous debate as they grapple with the most consequential transformation in human history. This is your chance to engage with ideas that will define the next century.
Event Schedule
A carefully curated 3-hour program
Opening Remarks
Welcome and introduction to the Portland Mini Summit. Overview of the evening's program and its connection to the global AGI Summit 2026.
Expert Presentations
Four 15-minute presentations from leading scholars across key disciplines. Each presentation provides a focused examination of how AGI will transform their respective field—from foundational assumptions to practical implications.
Panel Debate: The Age of Infinite Cognition
A dynamic 60-minute debate featuring scholars examining the central question: What happens when AGI becomes real and we can mass produce cognition? Panelists will explore the cascading effects across law, economics, governance, and society—synthesizing insights from multiple disciplines in real-time.
Networking & Discussion
Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and panelists. Continue the conversation in an informal setting. Three Diamond, Four Diamond, and Five Diamond attendees enjoy exclusive access to network with panelists, while Four Diamond and Five Diamond attendees also enjoy open bar service.
The Central Question
When AGI becomes real and we can mass produce cognition—effectively creating unlimited thinking capacity—how do our fundamental systems adapt? Our panel debate brings together experts across disciplines to explore this transformation in real-time, examining the intersections and tensions between law, economics, governance, and societal structures in an age of abundant intelligence.
Tickets
Choose your experience level
💰 Where Your Money Goes
All proceeds from ticket sales and bar purchases directly fund research for an AGI-powered post-capitalistic future for humanity. Your participation supports critical work exploring how we can build economic systems that prioritize human flourishing in an age of abundant intelligence.
Diamond Attendee
- In-person attendance
- General seating
- Panel debate viewing
- Networking session
- A la carte bar menu available
Two Diamond Attendee
- Portland AGI Report access
- Video recording of event after the event
- Support research on the future of humanity
Three Diamond Attendee
- In-person attendance
- VIP seating in panel room
- Portland AGI Report access
- Video recording of event after the event
- Network with panelists
- Panel debate viewing
- A la carte bar menu available
- Support research on the future of humanity
Four Diamond Attendee
- Everything in Three Diamond
- In-person attendance
- Open bar throughout evening
- 25% discount on Global Summit general admission ticket
- VIP seating in panel room
- Portland AGI Report access
- Video recording of event after the event
- Network with panelists
- Support research on the future of humanity
Five Diamond Attendee
- Two Four Diamond tickets for mini summit
- 50% discount on Global Summit general admission ticket
- Video recording of event after the event
- Access to all annual GEA gatherings/meetups
- Monthly AGI Readiness Briefings
- Early access to all reports and publications
- Priority event registration
- Quarterly member roundtables with researchers
- Member directory access
- Support research on the future of humanity
Preview the AGI Global Summit 2026
This Portland mini summit is a preview of the comprehensive AGI Global Summit happening in August 2026. The global summit brings together 200+ leading scholars across eight disciplines for three days of rigorous inquiry into humanity's readiness for AGI.
Experience tonight's intimate evening of expert presentations and dynamic debate, then join us for the full summit where we'll produce the AGI Readiness Report—actionable guidance for policymakers, researchers, and institutions navigating humanity's most significant transition.