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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Unveiling The 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now
Join us for a special edition of Roundtables simulcast live from EmTech AI, MIT Technology Review’s signature conference for AI leadership. Subscribers will see an exclusive first look at a new list capturing 10 key technologies, emerging trends, bold ideas, and powerful movements in AI that you need to know about in 2026.
AI reporter Grace Huckins will host this session as executive editors Amy Nordrum and Niall Firth unveil the list onstage.
Going live at 21:35 BST / 4:35 PM ET / 1:35 PM PT
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Speakers
Executive Editor, Operations
Executive Editor, Newsroom
Reporter, AI
Past Sessions
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Next Era of Space Exploration
Whether it's the race to find life on Mars, the campaign to outsmart killer asteroids, or the quest to make the moon a permanent home to astronauts, scientists' efforts in space can tell us more about where humanity is headed. This subscriber-only discussion examines the progress and possibilities ahead.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Why AI Companies Are Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear
AI is driving unprecedented investment for massive data centers and an energy supply that can support its huge computational appetite. One potential source of electricity for these facilities is next-generation nuclear power plants, which could be cheaper to construct and safer to operate than their predecessors. Watch a discussion on hyperscale AI data centers and next-gen nuclear—two featured technologies on the MIT Technology Review 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026 list.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
How AI Is Changing the Economy
There's a lot at stake when it comes to understanding how AI is changing the economy at large. What's the right outlook to have? In a special conversation, Mat Honan, editor in chief, David Rotman, editor at large, and Richard Waters, Financial Times columnist, explored what's happening across industries and the market.
This subscriber-only event was part of the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review “The State of AI” partnership, exploring the global impact of artificial intelligence.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Surviving the New Age of Conspiracies
Everything is a conspiracy theory now. MIT Technology Review’s new series, “The New Conspiracy Age,” explores how this moment is changing science and technology. Join features editor Amanda Silverman, executive editor Niall Firth, and Mike Rothschild, journalist and conspiracy theory expert, for a conversation about how we can make sense of them all.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Seeking Climate Solutions in Turbulent Times
Companies are pursuing climate solutions amid shifting U.S. politics and economic uncertainty. Drawing from MIT Technology Review’s 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, this session highlights the most promising technologies—from electric trucks to gene-edited crops—and explores the challenges companies face in advancing climate progress today.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Trump's Impact on the Next Generation of Innovators
Every year, MIT Technology Review recognizes dozens of young researchers on our Innovators Under 35 list. We checked back in with recent honorees to see how they’re faring amid sweeping changes to science and technology policy within the US. Learn about the complex realities of what life has been like for those aiming to build their labs and companies in today’s political climate.
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Access all past event recordings in our Roundtables On-Demand Library.
Featured Speakers
Editorial Director, Print
Commissioning Editor
Climate Reporter
Executive Editor, Newsroom
Senior Editor, AI
AI Senior Reporter
Executive Editor, Operations
AI Reporter
Senior Editor, Biomedicine
Editor-at-large
Editor, Features & Investigations
Sr Editor, Climate & Energy
News reporter
Reporter, Features & Investigations
Science Editor
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