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Nicholas de Monchaux is Head of Architecture at MIT. He is also a professor of architecture and a professor of urban studies and planning.
The MIT ILP Lead Edge Webinar, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, explored critical challenges and emerging strategies shaping the sector’s future. Topics included managing supply chain risks, evaluating environmental impact scenarios, and leveraging AI and digitalization to improve operational efficiency and resilience. The webinar also addressed approaches to carbon footprint mitigation and the role of accurate carbon accounting in advancing sustainability objectives. Read the conference summary to explore the key takeaways from this engaging event.
Geopolitics and Corporate Innovation Welcome and Introductions: Ron Spangler
Ron Spangler Director, MIT Corporate Relations
Dame Fiona Murray Associate Dean For Innovation Co-Director MIT Innovation Initiative William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship Faculty Director Legatum Center MIT Sloan School of Management
Phil Budden Senior Lecturer, Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
Closing Remarks
Discover how global tensions and trade shifts are reshaping innovation ecosystems—and learn how to turn geopolitical challenges into strategic opportunities for startups and global companies alike. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Fiona Murray and Phil Budden on navigating innovation in an uncertain world.