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Discover MIT’s storied legacy and its mission: to advance knowledge in science and technology that will best serve the world in the 21st century. Take a campus tour that highlights iconic buildings, pioneering labs, and the milestones that have shaped the Institute's impact on technology and society. Walk through the corridors where innovation happens, and experience firsthand the atmosphere that inspires breakthrough thinking.
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Connect with industry peers in small roundtable discussions to explore key AI issues, priorities, and strategies. A readout of insights will guide our editorial hosts in tailoring their on-stage interviews.
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Hindsight is 20/20, but the present state of AI—with rapid technological shifts, evolving risks, and emerging regulations—is far less clear. We open our event with a concise yet comprehensive overview of AI’s current landscape, putting a spotlight on the most crucial issues for the year ahead.
Artificial intelligence is creating exponential transformative opportunities across industries. This session explores the current state of AI to uncover emerging trends and actionable strategies for finding business value in the year ahead. Gain insights into harnessing AI's exponential growth to drive innovation, optimize operations, and unlock competitive advantage.
As AI reshapes industries and societies, ensuring its benefits are distributed equitably is essential. This session examines the critical guardrails needed to prevent the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. Discover strategies for fostering transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in AI development and deployment to create a more balanced and just future.
As AI scales across industries, the focus is shifting to sustainable growth. However, advancements from new chip designs to energy-efficient algorithms are redefining the infrastructure needed for responsible AI development. How are priorities changing with the shifting AI landscape, and what do leaders need to know today in order to ensure long-term operational resilience?
Toast the kick-off of EmTech AI, meet and mingle with your peers and industry-leading speakers, and make the unparalleled connections only MIT Technology Review can provide.
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A select few organizations are developing the large language models (LLMs) that power most generative AI initiatives. We peek into their labs to discover the transformative tools that will power the next generation of AI capabilities.
As artificial intelligence evolves, its ability to mimic human reasoning remains a critical challenge. This session delves into the advancements enabling AI to analyze, infer, and make complex decisions more effectively. Explore the implications of reasoning AI for business innovation, problem-solving, and decision-making and understand how this capability is shaping the future of intelligent systems.
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond static outputs into dynamic, real-time interactions across text, voice, and visual inputs. Learn how these advanced, multimodal systems are transforming productivity, enhancing decision-making, and redefining customer engagement. Explore practical strategies for integrating these tools into workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes.
AI agents aren’t merely end-users of AI models, they are catalysts for actively enhancing model performance. We explore how goal-oriented agents can enhance and interact with AI models to unlock dynamic reasoning and enable faster learning cycles. From optimizing supply chains to enabling smarter customer experiences, how are AI agents driving outcomes that translate into tangible business value?
Networking and refreshments for our in-person audience.
Keeping AI responsible is a widespread concern. Balancing AI’s transformative power with essential safeguards is the key to achieving widespread societal benefit, and leaders must explore strategies for setting guidelines that enable growth, manage risks, and unlock AI’s potential for everyone.
Trust begins with leadership. Leaders who prioritize transparency, explainability, and robust governance frameworks build confidence among stakeholders. This session examines strategies for auditing AI systems to ensure accountability and AI alignment to deliver sustainable and measurable business outcomes.
Facial recognition technology offers opportunities to enhance customer experiences and streamline services, but it also raises critical privacy concerns. This session explores the delicate balance between leveraging recognition for business value and safeguarding individual rights. Gain insights into strategies for deploying this powerful technology responsibly, addressing ethical considerations, and maintaining consumer trust in a rapidly evolving landscape.
AI designed for military applications is often associated with high stakes, but many of its core principles—resilience, adaptability, and precision—hold valuable lessons for business innovation. By drawing on ethical considerations, responsible implementation, and lessons learned under pressure, discover how to apply rigorously tested insights to drive positive, impactful AI deployment in commercial settings.
There is so much buzz around large language models, but it’s the business models of AI that make the difference between success and failure. Gain invaluable insights, avoid the hidden pitfalls, and move toward your AI goals with guidance from pioneers on the front lines of business.
Executives are under increasing pressure to demonstrate tangible ROI from AI investments. While generative AI holds immense potential, many leaders struggle to understand how it integrates with existing business models, influences value chains, and impacts financial outcomes. Through real-world examples, this session highlights strategies for leveraging AI to drive scalable growth and deliver measurable business value.
AI is rewriting the rules of intellectual property while raising urgent questions for creators and businesses alike. Who owns content created by AI? How do we protect original creators while benefiting from generative AI’s potential? From copyright disputes to ownership rights, generative AI is creating a whole new set of legal challenges that require thoughtful guidance to responsibly navigate risks and safeguard innovation.
AI is a tool, but it’s also a catalyst for entirely new revenue streams. Learn how businesses are using AI to create innovative products, such as personalized customer experiences, healthcare solutions, and smart products. Explore how these approaches are reshaping traditional business models and creating new opportunities for strategic growth.
Networking and refreshments for our in-person audience.
The algorithm is the new competitive differentiator, and recent developments such as agentic AI are changing the rules of business. Today, AI is lowering barriers to entry, accelerating operations and development, and improving client service.
Generative AI is revolutionizing software development by streamlining workflows and transforming how code is created, optimized, and delivered. The second wave of generative coding is accelerating development cycles while reducing errors and enhancing client outcomes. Discover strategies to harness AI and drive business value in the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered software innovation.
Discover how AI assistants are redefining what’s possible in software-defined vehicles. This session offers an exclusive update on the role of generative AI in reshaping user experiences and the future of personalized agents. Explore how this technology is evolving across industries and what it means for business leaders looking to harness AI-powered assistants.
Generative AI is transforming visual effects, making cutting-edge production tools accessible to a broader range of creators. This session explores how AI-driven innovation lowers costs and barriers, enabling immersive, high-quality visuals for industries previously limited by resources. Learn how businesses can harness these tools to redefine storytelling and stay competitive in an ever-demanding content landscape.
Join your peers and our editorial team at informal meetups in the local area to debrief on the day, share insights, and grow your professional network.
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Join our award-winning editorial team for a networking breakfast before they take the stage to close out EmTech AI 2025.
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ICYMI, here's your second chance to discover the Institute's storied legacy and its impact on science and technology with a guided tour through the iconic MIT campus.
AI is already starting to transform the workplace by automating processes and aiding with decision-making. But how do leaders take full advantage of these benefits? We explore the new approaches needed to reskill employees, manage change, and encourage teamwork between humans and AI.
As AI becomes integral to every function, organizations must prepare their workforce to harness its potential, everywhere, at scale. This session explores how to develop AI literacy across teams, foster practical skills, and eliminate misconceptions that slow adoption. Learn actionable strategies for embedding AI into everyday workflows, empowering employees to use AI to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making at all levels.
AI adoption in legal teams has surged from 19% to 79% in just one year, fundamentally changing the way law practices operate. AI is now automating contract drafting, streamlining routine tasks, and setting the stage for broader transformations in legal work. This session explores how AI is reshaping legal operations, enhancing efficiency, and unlocking new possibilities for legal teams to focus on higher-value work.
AI technologies are reshaping work, but not all workflows or roles will be equally transformed. Discover how AI is changing the way we work, given the technical capabilities and limitations of today’s systems. Through real-world use cases and strategic insights, this session equips business leaders with the knowledge to prioritize investments and identify the technologies most likely to drive measurable value in their rapidly evolving workplace.
Networking and refreshments for our in-person audience.
As AI reshapes the landscape of industries, what breakthroughs will define the future? Join us for a look at the most promising developments and hidden opportunities in AI, as we look forward to the technologies that will define the future of work, business, and everyday life.
From autonomous navigation to driver assistance and beyond, AI is reshaping the way we think about mobility. This session explores the cutting-edge advancements in automotive AI, including its role in safety, personalization, and enhancing vehicle performance. Discover how AI-powered vehicles will not only redefine the driving experience but also challenge us to rethink transportation strategies and infrastructure.
Robots are entering our homes, offering assistance, companionship, and a new level of integration into daily life. This session examines the challenges and opportunities of bringing robotics into personal spaces, from meeting consumer expectations to addressing ethical concerns. We explore this innovative frontier and how this new market transition can inform AI deployment across other industries.
The future of AI is full of untapped opportunities that lie just beyond the horizon. In this session, we’ll peer into the crystal ball of AI’s next 1-3 years, uncovering emerging trends, hidden opportunities, and breakthrough innovations that are not yet visible to most. Drawing from deep industry expertise and visibility into cutting edge research, we explore how these advancements will reshape industries and create new avenues for growth and impact.
Get an exciting glimpse into the future of AI-driven motorsports and explore cutting-edge automotive innovation with the MIT Motorsports Team. Known for designing, building, and racing Formula-E style electric racecars, the team - whose expertise spans mechanical, electrical, aerodynamics, software, and business domains - will discuss their work, including their ambitious plans for an autonomous racecar by 2026. A full-scale racecar and a 1/4-scale model will be on display, showcasing their precision engineering and forward-thinking design.
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End your visit to the MIT campus at the newly renovated MIT Museum. Participate in a private tour of their AI: Mind the Gap exhibit, curated for EmTech AI guests.
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