2026 MIT AI Conference
The 2026 MIT AI Conference gathers researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore practical strategies for deploying AI at scale. Sessions cover reliability, governance, and responsible innovation, with forward-looking talks at MIT Professional Education.
Institutional Disruption and the Longer View
A panel at the Berkman Klein Center examines whether AI policy is truly unprecedented and what history can teach institutions adapting to rapid tech change. Three scholars discuss potential disruptions to constitutional and political order and draw historical analogues to guide policy.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Touring)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast tours Boston for an enchanting evening at the Citizens Opera House. This touring Broadway musical brings Belle and the Beast to life with lush costumes, soaring songs, and spellbinding stage magic. A family-friendly night of romance, adventure, and memorable tunes in a classic theatre setting.
Explorer Concert | Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 headlines the Explorer Concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. A formal, high-impact evening in a celebrated Boston venue that pairs crisp orchestral detail with the drama of one of classical music’s best-known works.
Building Democracy from the Ground Up: A Conversation with Mayors
Public lecture at Harvard Kennedy School examining how cities and mayors are expanding participation, transparency, and community input to strengthen democracy. Co-hosted by the Bloomberg Center, this conversation offers practical insights into urban governance and democratic resilience.
Innovators' Night: A Massive Celebration of Student Innovation!
Boston University hosts Innovators' Night, a campus celebration of student-led invention featuring demos, talks, and networking across disciplines. The event spotlights creative research and entrepreneurial ideas in a welcoming, forward-thinking campus setting.
General Magic Movie Screening + Panel Discussion
Exclusive screening of the documentary General Magic at MIT's Building 45, followed by a live panel with Tony Fadell, Megan Smith, David Sloo, and filmmaker Sarah Kerruish. The session offers inside perspectives on a pivotal tech story and its influence on modern computing.
AI and the Concentration of Power
A thought-provoking lecture at the Berkman Klein Center examining how artificial intelligence reshapes power dynamics, governance, and user experience, with discussion of legal and policy challenges and contemporary industry concerns.
Annie Hartnett Reads The Road to Tender Hearts (Paperback Release)
Author Annie Hartnett celebrates the paperback release of The Road to Tender Hearts with a reading and signing at Newtonville Books in Boston. Expect a cozy bookstore atmosphere, a live reading, Q&A, and personalized book signings.
The Rule of Law Wars: An Update from the Front
A Boston-based talk by Noah Feldman offering a measured update on current U.S. legal and institutional developments, including ICE, recent Supreme Court matters, and election-integrity debates, with implications for governance.
Civic Data Theatre and Municipal Climate Action
An expert panel examines Civic Data Theatre as a bridge between government data and lived community experience, using a Boston climate action case study to model inclusive democratic participation. Hosted by the Center for Design, the session invites policymakers, designers, and concerned citizens to explore data-informed civic engagement.
Modeling Future Transportation Systems: User-Centric, Green & AI
Join MIT Professional Education for a virtual open house exploring future transportation models that are user-centric, green, and automated with AI. Learn about current tools, key challenges, and opportunities for engineers, planners, and researchers shaping the next generation of mobility.
Healthy Teen Social Media Use Workshop
Boston College hosts a 9:00 AM workshop led by Kaleigh Cornelison on healthy teen social media use. The session defines terms, explores positive tech influences on teens, and offers practical tools for professionals supporting adolescents to foster responsible digital engagement.
Neighborhood Cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead
Join a family-friendly neighborhood cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead in Roxbury, organized by the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing. The event welcomes youth and families to help tidy the park starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026; bring gloves and good spirit.
Campus Climate Lab Symposium 2026
Boston University's Campus Climate Lab hosts a focused symposium featuring researchers and students presenting on campus climate initiatives, sustainability, and policy implications. Expect expert talks, panel discussions, and collaborative networking across disciplines in a formal academic setting.
Black Autistic Poets Speak
Join Black Autistic Poets Speak for a poetry reading and moderated conversation celebrating Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Month. Hear Black autistic poets share intimate verses and engage in a discussion about inclusion, representation, and creativity in Boston.
Fireside Chat with Ambassador Nicholas Burns
Join a fireside chat with Ambassador Nicholas Burns hosted by Harvard’s First-Year Experience program. First-year students will engage in an intimate dialogue with Dean Hoekstra on diplomacy, current affairs, and building cross-yard connections in a Boston campus setting.
Peter E. Gordon, "Walter Benjamin: The Pearl Diver" (In-Person)
Peter E. Gordon discusses Walter Benjamin: The Pearl Diver (Yale University Press) in an in-person lecture at Boston's Devlin Hall, unpacking Benjamin’s fragmentary critique and its relevance to modern culture. A scholarly tour of stylistic criticism and the ongoing relevance of bourgeois critique.
Applied Microeconomics Seminar: Anna Aizer, Brown University
An applied microeconomics seminar led by Anna Aizer (Brown University) presenting policy-relevant microeconomics research. Expect rigorous analysis, discussion of inequality and child outcomes, and a lively Q&A in Maloney Hall, Room 313, Boston.
Supporting Survivors: Tools, Boundaries, and Resources
This campus workshop offers practical tools, boundary-setting strategies, and resources for survivors, hosted at Boston University. Attendees will learn how to access campus and community supports and practice empowering techniques to foster safety and resilience.
Teaching to Inspire Changemakers: Chemistry & Community
A campus lecture where BC faculty share how to harness student motivation to bridge chemistry with community impact, including scaffolding for student-led public health projects. Hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society; lunch is included.
Opening Reception:Derrick Adams: View Master
Join ICA Boston for the opening reception of Derrick Adams: View Master, a new contemporary-art exhibition. Enjoy a preview of Adams's immersive works, mingle with curators and artists, and experience the museum’s inaugural night in a refined gallery setting.
Grag Queen and Bright Light – The Cosmic Light Tour
City Winery Boston presents Grag Queen and Bright Light Bright Light for The Cosmic Light Tour on April 14 at 7:30pm. Welsh pop artist and DJ Rod Thomas (Bright Light Bright Light) headlines the Main Stage with catchy synths and high-energy vocals. An indoor, stylish pop concert blending club vibes with accessible hooks.
Speed Networking
Speed networking session at Kendall/MIT Open Space in Boston. A 45-minute event to rapidly expand your professional contacts, with QR code sharing via LinkedIn or traditional business cards.
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