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Rancho Cordova Independent

City Sponsors AI Day During Folsom Tech Week

Mar 16, 2026 05:42PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release
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The event featured a fireside chat with Mayor Garret Gatewood, where he shared the future of Rancho Cordova’s AI & Robotics Ecosystem. Designed by Freepik

 

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - On Friday, Feb. 5, the City of Rancho Cordova proudly sponsored AI Day during Folsom Tech Week at Movement Brewing Co.

The event featured a fireside chat with Mayor Garret Gatewood, where he shared the future of Rancho Cordova’s AI & Robotics Ecosystem and officially debuted the city’s AI & Robotics Ecosystem website: cityofranchocordova.org/aires

“Rancho Cordova is the new epicenter of Innovation, Opportunity and Community. We’re one of the top 5 fastest-growing cities in California,” said Mayor Gatewood. “This year is about building on our strengths, leaning into bold ideas, and making sure progress is felt by residents in tangible ways.”

With partners like NVIDIA, Solidigm, HMCI and local schools, the AI & Robotics Ecosystem ensures innovation is paired with workforce training, creating pathways from education to employment and keeping Rancho Cordova competitive in emerging industries.

Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about AI Day and the city’s innovation programs at cityofranchocordova.org/enews.