Conference theme: Navigate with Confidence

In uncertain times, innovation can stall without clarity and direction.

Navigate with Confidence is both a theme and a mindset—a call to lead with insight, not instinct.

Through a carefully designed agenda offering a strategic lens on breakthrough technologies —AI, blockchain, sustainability— and the signals shaping tomorrow’s business landscape, EmTech MIT delivers a vital map for the road ahead.

Carefully crafted for decision-makers, the agenda balances inspiration with pragmatism, equipping leaders with the clarity to act and the vision to lead.

The overview below is subject to change as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
The full detailed agenda will be made available soon.

Tuesday, November 4

The Innovation Imperative

12:00 P.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We believe in technology’s ability to inspire progress, solve complex challenges, and drive positive change.

The Innovation Imperative

Despite geopolitical challenges, technology’s potential to improve lives and shape a better future endures. This opening segment explores the state of innovation, highlighting how leaders are navigating uncertainty and leveraging tech for transformative impact.

Power, Platforms, Democracy

Examining the double-edged sword of technology—strengthening and challenging democratic systems worldwide. We investigate how those controlling the most powerful technologies are shaping the future—and what that means for the rest of us.

Wednesday, November 5

Action, Influence, Foresight

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Leadership updates on AI, sustainability, and breakthrough technologies to navigate the decisions ahead.

The Rise of AI Action Models

AI is shifting from passive language processing to active problem-solving, and understanding the impacts for automation, business processes, and decision-making is crucial for building smarter, more responsive enterprises.

Shaping a Resilient Future

The imperative for sustainability continues to grow, driven by both climate necessity and long-term economic opportunity. Transformative technology is unlocking new pathways to cleaner energy, sustainable design, and resilient business models fostering a new green economy.

AI’s Hidden Influence

AI’s invisible hand is quietly shaping what we see, choose, and believe—but how do businesses harness this power responsibly while maintaining public trust?

Engineering the Future

The future belongs to those who anticipate it. Uncover the transformative advancements that are still on the horizon and gain the foresight to navigate the future with confidence.

Thursday, November 6

Tomorrow’s
Techonomy

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Opportunities abound as we examine our changing financial systems, and the technology headlines of tomorrow.

The New Rules of Business

From the rise of decentralized finance to the redefinition of the workplace and the emergence of digital ownership, the foundational assumptions of business are shifting. We outline what today’s leaders need to know to thrive in the next era of commerce.

The Next Breakthroughs

Some breakthroughs are here, others are just coming into view. In this closing chapter, we explore the technologies on the edge of adoption. Expect bold ideas, early signals, and powerful insights into the next era of business and society.