This symposium will convene MIT faculty, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to examine the technologies driving this change and explore how individuals, organizations, and nations can respond with purpose and resilience.
We are entering a period of rapid technological, economic, and societal transformation, driven by two interrelated forces—each bringing both promise and risk.
The rise of AI and a new relationship with knowledge is unlocking powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and human well-being—capabilities long imagined and now arriving with unprecedented speed. At the same time, we face mounting global and domestic challenges, including geopolitical tensions, disrupted supply chains, demographic shifts, and the accelerating impacts of climate change.
The convergence of these forces will shape every dimension of our society, from national security and economic competitiveness to personal creativity and workforce skills. Every industry, from education to energy, finance to media, will be affected.
How can we thrive in this evolving landscape? How do we harness these opportunities while mitigating the risks?