Past event highlights

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Remaking the Internet


The internet is the heart of our digital world, connecting businesses, people, and public entities. However, issues surrounding data privacy, security, and misinformation constrict communication. We examine the changes needed to re-architect the web for all users, not just those in power.

  • Frank McCourt, CEO, McCourt Global at EmTech MIT 2022

Designing with AI Image Generation


Every generation of artists face an existential moment as new tools, techniques, and schools of art evolve. In the age of AI, image generation is the tool shaking the foundation of the art world as pioneering artists seek to create and manipulate art in new ways. Learn about the practical applications of this technology in creative design.

  • Don Allen Stevenson III, XR Creator and Independent Consultant, at EmTech MIT 2022

Negotiating U.S./China Technology Challenges


The U.S. and China are the primary architects of the global infrastructure upon which the world’s businesses operate. Their decisions have a global impact on financial and social stability. Glean critical insights into how their technology alignment and divergence may impact the strategic decisions your organization must make to keep its competitive edge in the market.

  • Yangyang Cheng, Research Scholar and Fellow, Yale Law School and Matt Sheehan, Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, at EmTech MIT 2022

Moving Beyond ChatGPT


The advent of generative AI has driven progress in AI development and spurred transformation across a wide range of industries. But the journey is far from over. We peek into the labs working on the AI research and development that will impact the workforce and work of the future.

  • Mark Chen, Head of Frontiers Research, OpenAI, at EmTech MIT 2023

AI’s Impact on Speech and Intellectual Property


AI may not have constitutional rights, but is the content it generates protected by existing laws? We take a deep dive into the role AI plays in content creation and its impact on business, society, and the people who use these new tools for communication, entertainment, and information.

  • Halimah DeLaine Prado, General Counsel, Google, at EmTech MIT 2023

The Unicorn Factory


Over the last 25 years, the technology industry has amplified and accelerated its ability to turn ideas into game-changing products and services. The startup journey from ideation and validation to growth and scaling is unique every time, yet there are well understood models to ensure success at every stage. We explore the strategies that propelled Stripe, Instacart, and OpenAI to unicorn success.

  • Dalton Caldwell, Managing Director, Investments and Group Partner, Y Combinator, at EmTech MIT 2023

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