National USA Quran & Science Symposium 2026: The Quran and AI

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Chino Mosque - Baitul Hameed
11941 Ramona Avenue Chino, CA, 91710 United States (map)

Abdus Salam Science Fair Online Abstract Submission: Submit Your Abstract Here →

Preliminary Program

4:45 AM	Tahajjud, Fajr, and Dars
9:00 AM	Breakfast, On-Site Registration, Badge Pickup, and Open Networking
10:00 AM	Session 1: The Foundations of AI • Tilawat, Welcome, and Framing for the Day • An Overview of AI and Its Current State • AI Infrastructure: Hardware, Chips, Datacenters and Energy • Panel Discussion
11:10 AM	Session 2: AI for Good • AI Tools to Study the Holy Quran and Islamic Literature • Leveraging Technology to Uplift Humanity • Panel Discussion Break
12:05 PM	Session 3: Lightning Rounds of Selected Abstracts (Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display)
12:40 PM	Salat
1:00 PM	Session 4: Lunch and Open Networking • Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging and Viewing (Men) • Speed Mentoring
2:15 PM	Session 5: Applications of AI • Autonomous Vehicles Come of Age • Economics and AI • An eye on AI • The Quran and the Birth of Islamic Finance and Inheritance • Panel Discussion
3:15 PM	Session 6: Parallel Sessions • Session 6a: AAMS-USA General Body Meeting and Elections • Session 6b: Science Kitchen for Youth • Session 6c: Abdus Salam Science Fair Poster & Display Judging and Viewing (Women) • Session 6d: Speed Mentoring Slots
4:15 PM	Session 7: Concluding Session • Tilawat • The Future of AI: Insights from the Holy Quran • The Quran and the Ethics of AI: Will AGI Gain Consciousness, or a Soul? • Panel Discussion • Summary of the Proceedings • Awards, Recognitions, Concluding Remarks, and Dua
5:45 PM	Dinner, Speed Mentoring, and Open Networking • Salat

Program subject to change

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Travel Info

🏨 Suggested Hotel

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chino
14705 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710

✈️ Nearby Airports

ONT – Ontario International Airport (Preferred)
Approximately 9 miles (15–20 minutes)
SNA – John Wayne Airport
Approximately 34 miles (35–50 minutes)
LAX – Los Angeles International Airport (Least Preferred)
Approximately 55 miles (60–90 minutes, depending on traffic)

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