Manolis Kellis Professor, MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Kate Rosner Business Development and Strategy, METiS
Willie Reaves Head of Public Engagement, Cellino
Freddy Nguyen CEO & Co-Founder, Nine Diagnostics
Tricia Dinkel Manager of Partnerships & Engagement, MIT Startup Exchange
Principal Investigators K Acemoglu , David Autor , Simon Johnson
This summary report captures the key takeaways from the Leading Edge Webinar on "Smart Cities and Urban Development," which showcased how cities are using digital technologies to tackle climate, health, and economic challenges. Drawing on MIT’s Senseable City Lab and Urban Network Analysis framework, the session highlighted people-centric, data-driven strategies that are making urban environments more sustainable, equitable, and resilient at every scale.
In response to new business models, accelerated timelines, and unforeseen market dynamics, healthcare companies are seeking to innovate rapidly and effectively to meet new challenges. A key criterion for success is the adoption of cutting-edge tools that derisk and accelerate the drug development process. Investment in these tools pays dividends across a company's pipeline.