Sinan Aral is a professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and directs its Initiative on the Digital Economy and the Social Analytics Lab. His major new book The Hype Machine, coming in September, explains how social media changes who we know, what we do, and even how we think. As the world relies even more heavily on social media during Covid-19 and the upsurge against racism and police violence, he will help us understand what it means, and what individuals, companies, and society should do differently.
AI-Driven Decarbonization at Scale
John Mennel and Lyndsay Harris-Kyei explore how AI can power sustainable transformation without compromise. Drawing upon real-world use cases—from agriculture to utilities—they’ll reveal how businesses can move beyond forecasts into operations. Learn how to navigate strategic trade-offs, integrate AI into decarbonization programs, and deliver measurable environmental and financial returns.
AI for Equity in Healthcare
Kabir Daya explores how artificial intelligence can reduce disparities in healthcare by expanding access, improving personalization, and closing digital divides. He will share insights on how technology can be designed and deployed to empower patients, support providers, and build a more inclusive health system for all.
From AI to Access: A Vision for the Future
Dr. Gaurav Deshpande explores how artificial intelligence, data-driven protocols, and global collaboration are transforming surgical safety and expanding access to essential care. He will share a forward-looking vision for scaling access to high-quality care worldwide—tackling disparities and equipping under-resourced communities with the tools to deliver care independently.
Climate Science That Speaks to the Heart
Facts alone don’t change minds—stories do. Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, shares how connecting climate science to people’s values creates hope and action. In conversation with Dan Costa, she reveals how to bridge belief and data to inspire collective solutions to the climate crisis.
