Attendees and speakers at a past MIT AI Conference
MITAI2026 · The Age of Agency

About the Conference

Applying technology for real-world impact — since 2017.

Our mission

Applying technologyfor real-world impact

MIT AI Conference embodies MIT's tradition of mens et manus — applying technology for real-world impact. We convene a cross-section of leading academics, engineers, business executives, investors, and experts from the AI community who are at the forefront of solving the world's most challenging problems through creative applications of emerging technologies.

Together, we explore new opportunities and create space for the community to connect, advance deployment, and scale AI strategies that drive digital transformation across industries.

2017
Founded
10th
Annual Edition
500+
Attendees
500+
Past Speakers
2026 Agenda

Architecting the futureof work, learning,health & technology

Groundbreaking discussions and insights from the biggest leaders and influencers in AI development, policy, and innovation.

Themes

01AI Foundations — Infrastructure & Safety
02Enterprise Software
03Finance & Fintech
04Healthcare and Science
05Climate
06Defense & National Security
MIT AI Conference Experience

High-impact learning& networking

Main Stage

Inspiring Keynotes

Practical, information-rich sessions exploring the latest advances, case studies, and best practices from the biggest leaders and influencers in AI.

1-on-1

Office Hours

Meet 1-on-1 with mentors, advisors, and investors in 15-minute sessions running in parallel with the main conference — during breakfast, lunch, and afternoon.

Deep Dives

Case Studies

Case studies designed to investigate tools, algorithms, and applications more deeply — from lab research to real-world production deployment.

Networking

Roundtables

Focused conversations with engineers, researchers, developers, product managers, innovation officers, and AI professionals across every industry.

2026 Team

The people behindthe conference

Leadership
Shuja Keen — MIT AI Conference speaker

Shuja Keen

Founder & Chair · MITAI Conference
Founder & President · MITAS

Luna Maroun — MIT AI Conference speaker

Luna Maroun

Co-Chair · MITAI 2026

Rachel Lang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Rachel Lang

Co-Chair · MITAI 2026

Laura Montalvo — MIT AI Conference speaker

Laura Montalvo

COO

Michelle Huang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Michelle Huang

Vice President, AI Awards

Anas Chentouf — MIT AI Conference speaker

Anas Chentouf

Vice President, Research Slam

Linn Bieske — MIT AI Conference speaker

Linn Bieske

Vice President, Hackathon

Zeenat Patrawala — MIT AI Conference speaker

Zeenat Patrawala

Vice President, Sponsorship

Nancy Wang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Nancy Wang

Vice President, Marketing

Volunteer Team
Laura Hoang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Laura Hoang

Operations

Rand Hidayah — MIT AI Conference speaker

Rand Hidayah

Email Marketing

Andreas Sanidiotis — MIT AI Conference speaker

Andreas Sanidiotis

LinkedIn Marketing

Chris Concepcion — MIT AI Conference speaker

Chris Concepcion

Operations

Serena Chung — MIT AI Conference speaker

Serena Chung

Operations

Efe Akengin — MIT AI Conference speaker

Efe Akengin

Operations

Lisa Pederson — MIT AI Conference speaker

Lisa Pederson

Speakers

Lorenzo Ligato — MIT AI Conference speaker

Lorenzo Ligato

Sponsorships

Aman Jalan — MIT AI Conference speaker

Aman Jalan

Sponsorships

2017 – 2025

Past co-chairs

We stand on the shoulders of the dedicated leaders who built this conference into what it is today.

Vivek Mohta — MIT AI Conference speaker

Vivek Mohta

Co-Chair · MITAI 2017, 2018

Teddy Lee — MIT AI Conference speaker

Teddy Lee

Co-Chair · MITAI 2019, 2020

Wendi Zhang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Wendi Zhang

Co-Chair · MITAI 2023

Dima Ayyash — MIT AI Conference speaker

Dima Ayyash

Co-Chair · MITAI 2024

Christian Ulstrup — MIT AI Conference speaker

Christian Ulstrup

Co-Chair · MITAI 2024

Rebeca Eun Young Hwang — MIT AI Conference speaker

Rebeca Eun Young Hwang

Co-Chair · MITAI 2024

Anvisha Pai — MIT AI Conference speaker

Anvisha Pai

Co-Chair · MITAI 2024

Adriana Vazquez — MIT AI Conference speaker

Adriana Vazquez

Co-Chair · MITAI 2025

Daniela Gorza
 — MIT AI Conference speaker

Daniela Gorza

Co-Chair · MITAI 2025

Since 2017

Past years' themes

Current
2026
AI: The Age of Agency
2025
AI: Transforming Industries, Empowering Humanity
2024
AI at the Crossroads — Foundations for a Better World
2020
AI for a Better World
2019
Future of Computing
2018
Future of Industries
2017
Future of AI