MIT Technology Review’s
signature conference for AI leadership

May 5-7, 2026
In-person on the MIT campus and Online

Where leaders in AI come together

For over a decade, EmTech AI (formerly EmTech Digital) has been the go-to event for business and technology leaders, researchers, and policymakers looking to turn AI breakthroughs into real-world impact.

Curated by MIT Technology Review, one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, and backed by the technological expertise at MIT, EmTech AI is where business leaders come together in the same room to share their insights on how best to harness the power of generative AI. With just 400 seats, this intimate, executive-only event offers rare access to AI’s top minds, direct engagement with speakers, and the chance to shape the conversations defining AI’s future.

Join us May 5-7, 2026, on the iconic MIT campus for the most exclusive AI business event of the year. Register early and save!

Past speakers

Why attend EmTech AI

An executive-only audience


Join a community of AI-driven executives, product leaders, and innovators shaping the future of AI. At EmTech AI, you’ll engage in open discussions, exchange ideas with pioneers in the field, and build strategic relationships that drive real business impact.

Insights you can’t get anywhere else


Our agenda is curated by MIT Technology Review’s expert journalists—the people who research, analyze, and report on AI every day. We deliver deep, rigorously researched insights that cut through the noise and help you turn AI’s potential into immediate business value.

A unique, immersive experience


With just 400 seats available, EmTech AI is designed for real conversations. Our speakers don’t leave after their talks; they stay to engage, debate, and connect with you. It’s an opportunity to interact directly with the minds shaping AI’s trajectory.

On the iconic MIT campus


Experience EmTech AI on the iconic MIT campus, where breakthrough ideas and technological revolutions are born. This isn’t just another conference; it’s an exclusive gathering in an environment built for bold thinking and real-world problem-solving.

Who attends

EmTech AI is for emerging and established AI leaders. Past attendees have included:

ACCENTURE

Chief Research Scientist

DataRobot

VP, Trusted AI

Autodesk

Chief Architect

Cisco Systems, Inc.

VP CX Digital Transformation

DHL Express

Director, Global Ground Operations

Intel Corporation

Director of Product Marketing

Intuit

VP of AI

Oracle

Product Strategy Director

Prudential

VP, Head of Digital Transformation

Walmart

Director of Data Science

Wells Fargo

Principal Systems Architect

SAP

Chief Product Officer, Supply Chain

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