Livestream, Day Two

Livestream, Day One

Advancing Humans with AI (AHA) Symposium:
Can we design AI to support human flourishing? (April 10)

This full-day conference will bring together leading researchers, technologists, and thinkers to explore how AI can be designed to enhance, rather than diminish, the human experience. Hosted by the MIT Media Lab’s  Advancing Humans with AI (AHA) research program, the event will examine AI’s impact on human agency, creativity, social connections, emotional wellbeing, and intellectual growth—asking what future with AI we truly want to create. Through expert panels, interactive demos, and thought-provoking discussions, the conference will challenge conventional AI narratives and propose new ways to shape AI for human flourishing.

Member organizations and Lab supporters have access to all the AHA activities and outputs. We also invite foundations, private donors, and aligned organizations to collaborate with us.

Why you should come

Technology is shaping life with unprecedented speed and force. These three days offer a unique opportunity to explore and invent how we can flourish in the coming era. The strength of the Media Lab comes from the boundary-less, unbridled curiosity of its community members, which multiplies when paired with the interests and potential for future industries. This hands-on meeting is your chance to engage with ongoing research and help shape our shared future.

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change. New information will be updated regularly. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date.

April 8 — download a PDF of the agenda

April 9 — download a PDF of the agenda

April 10 — download a PDF of the agenda

Registration

Please contact your Member Manger for registration details.

What to expect

This event offers a unique blend of inspiration, collaboration, and hands-on exploration designed to ignite your imagination and equip you with actionable insights. Through dynamic presentations, engaging discussions, and immersive experiences, attendees will uncover how curiosity fuels breakthroughs at the intersection of disciplines and industries.

• Keynote: Thought leaders from the Media Lab and industry experts will share their vision and strategies for curiosity in the workplace.
• Networking: Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and Media Lab researchers to exchange ideas and explore collaborations.
• Open Lab exploration: Experience cutting-edge projects and technologies developed at the Media Lab that exemplify the power of curiosity.

Why you should attend

This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the MIT Media Lab's pioneering approach to innovation and collaboration.

1. Experience curiosity in action: See how the Lab's curiosity-driven mindset transforms challenges into groundbreaking solutions that blend art, science, engineering, and design.
2. Explore breakthroughs across disciplines: Discover innovations in AI, decentralized systems, bionics, and sustainability, reshaping what's possible.
3. Engage with visionary minds: Meet researchers and leaders at the forefront of redefining health, creativity, and technology.
4. Be part of ethical innovation: Learn how the Lab integrates equity, ethics, and global impact into every project.
5. Shape a better tomorrow: Collaborate with a community tackling urgent global challenges and creating solutions for the future.

This is your chance to join the movement shaping our world the Media Lab way.

Curiosity is not just a force for individual enlightenment; it is a collective power that can transform organizations, societies, and the future of our planet. At the Media Lab, curiosity is a way of life—a shared belief that together, we can build a better tomorrow. 

Join us to celebrate and embrace curiosity as a force for change and innovation.