Pattie Maes Germeshausen Professor of Media Arts and Sciences and the Director of the Fluid Interfaces research group at the MIT Media Lab
Explore the insights from the 2024 MIT Digital Technology and Strategy Conference. This year's conference highlighted the transformative impact of generative AI on innovation and industry. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions led by MIT faculty and industry leaders, covering topics such as AI's role in enterprise strategy, technology's influence on income inequality, and the future of work.Don't miss out on the key takeaways and impactful use cases that emerged from this event. Read the conference summary to discover how generative AI is shaping the future of various sectors and learn about the collaborative opportunities that lie ahead.
Check out the 2024 MIT Sustainability Conference summary to discover key insights on systemic change for climate action. This year's discussions focused on decarbonization, biodiversity, and innovative strategies for achieving net-zero goals by 2040. Learn how collaborative efforts and visionary leadership can drive transformative change across industries. Read the conference summary to see how you can contribute to a sustainable future.
Day 2 Welcomes & Opening Remarks
Building Innovation Bridges – While science, technology, and product development are essential, process and business model innovation are equally critical—and should often take precedence. Keith Dear, Managing Director of Fujitsu’s Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies, will present a case study of their partnership with Callen Lenz, focusing on finding new markets, connecting the UK and Japan, and how this is driving science and technology (S&T) and product innovation, specifically in computer vision. Keith will discuss why Japan is a desirable location for building innovation bridges, how Fujitsu UK has been pursuing this goal and the benefits it brings to both countries and their companies.
Throughout the Institute’s history, industrial leaders have turned to MIT’s research enterprise for special expertise. Because excellence, collaboration, and practical impact are in our DNA, here at MIT you can pose the most complex problems and the most urgent challenges, access the most talented workforce, and join in creating the future. Ian Waitz, VP for Research, will share his thoughts on why corporate engagement with academia builds a stronger ecosystem for innovation, what makes MIT the place to be, and how you can make the most of your engagements on campus.