The following Media Lab community members are participating in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting this year.
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The following Media Lab community members are participating in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting this year.
As global climate action faces mounting headwinds, corporate leadership is at a crossroads. Recent shifts signal a recalibration in how companies approach their climate commitments, with some scaling back or rethinking strategies in response to economic pressures, new political landscapes, regulatory uncertainty, and stakeholder scrutiny. This session, including Media Lab director Dava Newman, will explore how businesses can stay ambitious while adapting to a volatile world, balancing credibility, profitability, and resilience.
Join Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland for panel on "Policy in the Digital Age: Technology’s Impact on Policy Design and Implementation."
With numerous exploration missions into cislunar space and beyond planned for the coming years, the public’s focus will be on the moon as humans are set to return to our closest celestial neighbor for the first time in 50 years. However, returning to the moon and venturing further into the solar system will require a wide range of innovative technologies and international cooperation. This session will provide insights into the latest plans for space exploration and humanity’s return to the moon.
Top experts from space agencies, academia, and commercial space, including Media Lab director Dava Newman, will discuss some of the most exciting developments in the technologies that will drive these missions and the mysteries of the solar system that they hope to uncover.
Delve into the cutting-edge advancements in space technologies, from the miniaturization of satellites to breakthroughs in propulsion systems. What crucial insights should leaders grasp about these innovations over the next 12 to 24 months? Media Lab director Dava Newman is among the list of speakers.
Space is emerging as the next frontier for digital infrastructure, with low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations paving the way for a global, space-based internet. This paradigm shift offers exciting possibilities for connectivity, digital inclusion, and new markets, while also raising critical questions about security, ethics, and the integration of terrestrial and extraterrestrial systems. Panelists, including Media Lab director Dava Newman and visiting scientist Hossein Rahnama, will explore the future of space as the new digital battleground and discuss strategies for navigating its complexities.
From leveraging Earth observation data to providing connectivity to rural communities, space-based capabilities are enabling applications that are an order of magnitude cheaper and more effective than just a decade ago, lowering the access to space for nations. With approximately half of the countries in the world investing in space activities, what is needed to maximize the benefits of these efforts and how can new national actors play a more active role in the sector? Join a community of national champions, including Media Lab director Dava Newman, and share insights and recommendations on how to create effective space strategies and nurture national ecosystems.
Hosted by MIT President Sally Kornbluth. Media Lab director Dava Newman will speak at the MIT dinner.
With AI, space exploration and biotechnology advancing rapidly, some see these innovations as solutions to humanity’s greatest challenges, while others raise concerns about ethics, society, and inequality. In this town hall, leaders including Media Lab director Dava Newman, debate how to responsibly harness emerging technologies to maximize benefits while minimizing risks.
By 2035, the space economy is set to reach $1.8 trillion up from $630 billion in 2023 and averaging a growth rate of 9% a year. Decreasing launch costs and continuous commercial innovation have transformed space from a frontier of science fiction into a landscape for real-world applications like space tourism. What forces will shape the trajectory of the space economy and how can stakeholders capitalize on this shift? This session is moderated by Bloomberg News and Media Lab director Dava Newman is among the panelists.
Panelists, including Media Lab director Dava Newman and visiting scientist Hossein Rahnama, will discuss AI, quantum computing & the TransHuman Code.
As women leaders continue to break barriers, this dinner celebrates the achievements of a growing global network of women pioneers while fostering meaningful connections that will fortify these advancements for future generations. Media Lab director Dava Newman is among the list of speakers.
After a packed week of high-level events, this lookback and nightcap is hosted by POLITICO and the MIT Media Lab, to reflect on the week’s key discussions, revisit the pivotal moments, and explore the innovative ideas that emerged, including the launch of the Media Lab's sAIpien Program on the future of artificial intelligence.
A series of public panels, invite-only roundtables, and a Science Soiree. A number of Media Labbers, including Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland; Professor Ramesh Raskar; and researchers Robert Mahari, Hope Schroeder, and Tobin South will participate in these discussions, which will focus on highlighting key questions for academics, practitioners, and regulators tackling the future of AI, justice, healthcare, and other topics of societal importance.
Multiple MIT and Media Lab community members are participating in this series of events throughout the conference, speaking on topics ranging from innovating for impact, AI and longevity, AI law, to automation and the future of AI. The MIT and Media Lab community members participating in these events include: MIT President Sally Kornbluth, Media Lab director Dava Newman, Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland, Professor Ramesh Raskar, Media Lab visiting professor Hossein Rahnama, Media Lab researchers Robert Mahari, Tobin South, Hope Schroeder, and Kevin Dunnell, and Media Lab alum Cristina Dolan (who has been listed as an Idea Catalyst by Imagination in Action programming).