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Imagination in Action – Forging the Future with AI
April 15 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
MIT has long been a cradle of innovation, where groundbreaking ideas emerge and redefine the future. This April, Imagination In Action takes AI
conversations to new heights at MIT—providing a stage for bold ideas, visionary insights, and transformative discussions that will define AI’s next era.
Why This Matters
AI is no longer an emerging technology—it is a driving force reshaping industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented pace. This event
brings together global visionaries, business leaders, top academics, and pioneering AI startups to explore the most critical AI advancements,
challenges, and opportunities.
From paradigm-shifting advancements in agentic AI to the urgent need for ethical governance, the summit will challenge assumptions, ignite thoughtprovoking discussions, and foster collaborations that will define AI’s role in shaping the future.
Topics of Discussion
1. Next-Generation AI & Paradigm Shifts: Exploring agentic AI, physical AI, and the next evolution of intelligence beyond today’s models
2. AI’s Societal & Global Impact: Examining AI’s role in governance, geopolitics, and its widespread impact on economies and society
3. Ethics, Security & Governance: Addressing AI safety, misinformation, and the urgent need for ethical oversight and cybersecurity
4. AI’s Economic & Creative Transformation: Exploring how AI is transforming industries, investment trends, the workforce, and creative innovation.
Event Details
Date: April 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
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Over the years, Imagination In Action has featured world-class speakers such as Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Yann LeCun, Vinod Khosla, and Lex Fridman.
This year’s lineup features MIT Corporation Chair Mark Gorenberg, renowned AI visionary Andrew Ng, MIT CSAIL Director Daniela Rus, Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, and a roster of distinguished AI and business pioneers, with more speakers to be announced soon. Their insights will tackle AI’s most pressing challenges, unlock new opportunities, and shape the path forward.