As the world grapples with complex problems ranging from health systems to climate change and economic development to resilient supply chains, MIT is uniquely positioned to rise to the challenge. In our new virtual event series, renowned scientists, engineers, and researchers from MIT and beyond join with influential business and policy leaders to share expertise and explore new strategies to inform policy and spur action.
03.11.2022
Join MIT President L. Rafael Reif for an illuminating discussion with Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Pichai came to Silicon Valley from Chennai, India, with a deep passion for technology and an open mind. View the livestream on Facebook, LinkedIn, or via MIT webcast.
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04.21.2021
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. How can we accelerate the development of affordable and practical science- and technology-based solutions? What is needed to increase investment in new technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions? How can we reduce the human and financial costs of fighting climate change and adapting to its harsh realities? This event will bring together scientists and influential business leaders for an in-depth discussion to address these urgent questions.
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02.19.2021
This virtual event brought together high-level leaders to consider and take action on the efforts of MIT’s Task Force on the Work of the Future, a two-year endeavor to explore how we can harness technological innovations for social benefit. Watch a video from the event.
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09.24.2020
The Covid-19 pandemic is deepening economic fault lines and exacerbating inequalities, particularly in work and health care. Watch a video of this Forefront session, which features a host of global leaders, and explore a range of materials focused on deconstructing these problems.
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