TIM Talks
MIT-style deep dives that turn frontier research into deployable playbooks.
2026 Speakers Include...
Dan Huttenlocher
MIT
Dean
Past Speakers
Innovators & Founders
Sam Altman
OpenAI
CEO
Academics & Researchers
Researchers
Fox Harrell
MIT
Professor
Investors
Executives
Speaker Applications · 2026
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The Main Stage Experience
Main ConferenceFormats
One high-signal day, five ways to learn — thought leadership, hands-on practice, and real-world AI you can see and question.
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Fireside Chats
Unscripted, intimate conversations with the people building the frontier.
Panels
Multi-perspective debates that pressure-test the ideas shaping AI.
Workshops
Roll-up-your-sleeves sessions with frameworks you can ship on Monday.
Live Demos
Working systems on the floor — real-world AI you can see in action.
Signature Programs
Signature MIT AIPrograms
Four experiences you won't find anywhere else — the awards, the builders, and the breakthrough research that make MIT AI worth flying in for.
Explore all ProgramsRecognition
AI Awards
Honoring the people whose work embodies MIT's mission to serve the nation and the world — from lifetime achievement to the rising stars redefining what AI can do.
Founder Spotlight
AI Idol
The boldest AI founders pitch live to a room of investors, operators, and engineers. Part competition, part talent magnet — the fastest way to find what's next.
Build
AI Hackathon
MIT builders — from freshmen to postdocs — team up to push AI's boundaries. Top teams earn a spot on the main stage alongside the startups defining the field.
Research
Research Slam
Cutting-edge research meets rapid-fire excitement. Researchers showcase breakthrough concepts for real-world problems — and connect with the industry ready to back them.
MIT AI Conference 2026 · Registration is openYour seat at the
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One high-signal day with the leaders, researchers, founders, and executives shaping what comes next. Secure your place before registration closes.
Oct 17, 2026Mountain View, CA
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World-renowned AI leaders
Practical strategies and applications
Founders, investors and executives
A high-signal global community
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General Admission
US$628
The complete conference experience: keynotes, expert panels, networking, exhibition floor, and all main-stage sessions.
Full-day accessExhibition floorNetworking
Available through Sep 30. Last-minute pricing increases to US$942 on Oct 1.02Executive
US$3,141
VIP benefits, reserved seating, fast-track check-in, exclusive networking, and Friday VIP Dinner.
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US$449
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US$314
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The community · Since 2017
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We bring together leaders and innovators in the AI community who are at the forefront of solving the world’s most challenging problems through creative applications of technology.
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October 2026 · Full-day
Agenda in formation
panel
The Future of Engineering with AI Agents
Main Stage
fireside
Fireside Chat
Main Stage
Most AI stories start in a lab. This one ends in a living room. Brett Taylor has shaped the trajectory of AI at the highest levels — as Chairman of OpenAI and CEO of Sierra, he sits at the crossroads of frontier research and real-world deployment. Fawad Ahmad is on the other side of that equation: scaling AI across one of America's most trusted companies, where the stakes aren't quarterly metrics but the safety of millions of homes and businesses. In this fireside chat, they'll cut through the hype to talk about what enterprise AI adoption actually looks like — the wins, the hard lessons, and what it takes to build systems people genuinely trust.
panel
AI for Healthcare Delivery
Main Stage
Everyone agrees AI will transform healthcare. Far fewer agree on how, or who pays, or what breaks along the way. This panel brings together the people closest to those questions — founders building AI-native clinical infrastructure, operators deploying it at scale, and investors backing what comes next. No hype. Just an honest reckoning with what it actually takes to move the largest and most complex industry in the world.
Speakers & Sessions · 2026
The 2026 lineup is taking shape.
We're announcing speakers, panels, and sessions as they're confirmed.
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No. MIT AI Conference is in-person only and will not be livestreamed. The format is intentionally intimate — the real value is in the conversations that happen in the room.
Yes. Tickets are fully transferable at no charge up to two weeks before the event via Luma. After that date, transfers are no longer accepted.
No. All tickets must be purchased in advance through Luma. The conference has sold out in previous years — register early.
No refunds are provided. If you cannot attend, transfer your ticket to another person. We recommend purchasing only if you are confident in your attendance.
Speaking applications open Q1. We prioritise practitioners with real-world deployment experience. No vendor-driven talks accepted.
Yes. A limited number of student tickets are available. MIT students and postdocs can also apply to the AI Hackathon, which includes complimentary conference access.
Yes. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, email hello@mitas.org and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Join the organizations shaping the future of AI. Our sponsors gain unmatched access to MIT's AI ecosystem — researchers, founders, and enterprise leaders.
Oct 17, 2026 · Mountain View, CA