A Program Built for Leaders

EmTech MIT’s agenda is built for those making the business and technology decisions that determine the outcomes of projects, plans, and strategies. We’ve designed the program to offer:

• Cutting-edge tech and trends distilled for impact by our editors
• An early view to critical industry shifts before mainstream adoption
• No hype—only credible insights to help you make proactive decisions

Monday, September 30

Leading with Innovation

Ambitious. Innovative. The bold thinking needed to solve today’s biggest problems.

Leading with Innovation

Technology is reshaping the world at a rapid rate and, for some, has surpassed businesses’ ability to keep pace. Two forces must now be factored into every business decision: AI and climate impact. We examine the in-depth implications, as well as the broader landscape of breakthrough technologies, to understand their impact on strategic business decisions.

Algorithms of Influence

Explore the profound impact of AI algorithms on social influence and knowledge transfer across education, business, and politics. This session examines how algorithms shape our perceptions, thoughts, and decisions and influence everything from the products we purchase to the way we cast our votes.

Generative AI and Beyond

Delve into today’s most critical elements of AI development, control, and deployment. As predictive and generative AI weave themselves further into the fabric of our lives, we examine exciting advancements, concerns, and the near-future possibilities brought on by the technology’s ubiquitous presence.

The Idea Factory

The promise of automation is to accelerate the pace of innovation. What used to take months now takes only minutes. But without ideas, there is no innovation. We explore the ideation process and the secret sauce that brings ideas to life.

Tuesday, October 1

The Front Lines of Change

Insights from the leaders on the frontiers of research and innovation.

Before the Breakthroughs: In the Classrooms* of MIT

Embark on a journey into the realms of AI, climate, computing, and biotechnology research within MIT classrooms. This session offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge research and innovations poised to shape our future. Join us to explore the seeds of tomorrow's breakthroughs, planted today in the halls of MIT.

The New Compute

Moore's Law may be slowing, but innovation is surging. Dive into cutting-edge computing architectures that are pushing performance boundaries and opening doors to exciting new applications and ways of interacting with technology.

Technologies of the Green Economy

New green policies and shifting consumer demands are forcing businesses to find more sustainable ways of delivering products and services. The new green economy will be built on renewable-energy innovations and climate-tech infrastructure that solves both sustainability and economic growth.

The Front Lines of Change

Gain insights from real-life case studies from those at the forefront of technology-driven change. This session shares firsthand experiences from individuals and organizations navigating the rapid pace of innovation in real time. Learn how they adapt, overcome challenges, and harness new technologies to drive progress.