AI: The AGE OF AGENCY

OCT.17.2026 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CA

Discover how early adopters are leveraging AI to transform industries. Walk away with actionable insights and real-world case studies spanning business, government, healthcare, entertainment, and more.

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AI: The AGE OF AGENCy

OCT.17.2026 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CA

Engage with a dynamic network of developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Participate in TIM Talks, interactive workshops, and collaborative forums designed to turn ideas into impact.

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AI: The Age of agency

OCT.17.2026 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CA

Join global AI leaders and visionaries for groundbreaking discussions at the forefront of development, policy, and innovation. Gain insider perspectives on the technologies shaping our world.

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AI: The age of agency

OCT.17.2026 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | CA

Join global AI leaders and visionaries for groundbreaking discussions at the forefront of development, policy, and innovation. Gain insider perspectives on the technologies shaping our world.

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2025 Speakers

Managing Partner & Co-Founder, milemark•capital

Adriana Vazquez

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Lilu

Ankit Gordhandas

Co-Founder, Pear Healthcare

Anthony Johnson

Aparna Chennapragada

Co-Founder & CEO, Thunkable

Partner, Wilson Sonsini

CEO, Business Insider

Founder & CEO, cobot

Founder, Fal.ai

Managing Partner, E14 Fund

Co-Founder, Maigent

Co-Founder, Pebble

Division Head of Health AI at Northwell

CEO. Softmax. Former CEO of Twitch and former interim CEO of OpenAI

Chief Operating & Customer Officer, ADT

Feyza Haskaraman

Principal, Menlo Ventures

Co-Founder & CEO, NeoSigma, ex-MIT Researcher

Head of Research, Adobe

Managing Partner, E14 Fund

CEO & Managing Director, General Catalyst

Jean-Claude Saghbini

President, Lumeris

Sr. Account Manager, Siemens EDA

AI Strategy & Partnership, Caltech CTME

Co-Founder & Chief AI Scientist, Agentic Foundry

CEO & Co-Founder, Imbue

Ksenia Moiseeva

Product Manager, Adobe

Maria Belousova

Chair, MIT Corporation

Marzyeh Ghassemi

Associate Professor, MIT

CTO, Managing Director and Senior Partner, BCG

Special Projects, TikTok

Co-Founder & COO, Lighty

Co-Founder, Disco Dialogues

CEO & Co-Founder, Agentic Foundry

VP, Business Operations - Office of the CEO, Zscaler

CEO & Founder, Applied Intuition

Associate, Cheyenne Ventures, OpenAI Forum Community Fellow

Director, ProjectNanda; Associate Professor, MIT Media Lab

Founder & CEO, Liquid.ai

Chief AI Officer, WSO2

Partner, Kalei Ventures

Director, Refik Anadol Studio

Co-Founder & CEO, Lighty

Founder, AGI House

CEO & Founder, Mount George Partners and MIT EECS

Sampriti Bhattacharyya

Founder & CEO, Navier

CTO & Co-Founder, Fireflies AI

Co-Founder & COO, Delve

Founder & Managing Partner, Sugarfree Capital

Shishir Mehrotra

Founder & President, MITAI Conference, MITAS

Sinchan Banerjee

Co-Founder, Pear Healthcare

Partner, Greylock

Startups, OpenAI

Founder & CEO, Verc.ai

Co-Founder, Cresta AI

Founding Partner, Mentors Fund

Founder & President, Manifold

Founder & CEO Overjet

Leadership Advisor, Egon Zehnder

Co-Founder & COO, Genspark.ai

Wes Sonnenreich

Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Practera

CEO, MIT Alumni Association

Partner, Ridge Ventures

Zeenat Patrawala

Founder, Force of Nature AI

SVP of Personalization, Spotify

Bringing together leading minds since 2017

We bring together leaders and influencers in the AI community who are at the forefront of solving the world’s most challenging problems through creative applications of technologies.

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speakers

50+

SESSIONS

500+

ATTENDEES

What makes MITAI unique

tim talks, fireside chats, PANELS

Dive into MIT-style deep dives - featuring actionable case studies on AI in business, fintech, CX, robotics, government, healthcare, entertainment, and more. Come thirsty—this is firehose learning.

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research slam

Cutting-edge research meets rapid-fire excitement! Researchers showcase breakthrough AI concepts for real-world problems while connecting with industry professionals seeking fresh talent and implementable ideas.

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AWARDS

Recognizes innovative work of individuals who exemplify MIT's mission to serve the nation and the world through science and technology.
2025 winners include:

Hemant Taneja, Lifetime Achievement
Shishir Mehrotra, Trailblazer
Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Rising Star
Marzyeh Ghassemi, Better World

hackathon + AI IDOL

MIT builders—from freshmen to postdocs—team up to push the boundaries of AI.
Last year’s voice AI focus with OpenAI sparked breakthrough projects, with top hackathon teams earning a spot on the main stage alongside cutting-edge startups.
Whether you're scouting talent or looking for inspiration, you won’t want to miss these pitches.

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workshops + Demos

From AI inference and cybersecurity to next-gen productivity tools, hands-on workshops and demos will help you level up your AI strategy.

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Frequently asked questions

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CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?

Unfortunately, we will not be selling tickets at the door.

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I NEED TO CANCEL MY TICKET. CAN I GET A REFUND?

You can transfer your ticket to another registrant free of charge up until September 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

No refunds will be provided.

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I can’t attend in person. Can I still participate?

Unfortunately, this event will not be livestreamed. We hope to see you in person!

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