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The MIT Universal AI Summit, organized by MIT Open Learning and StartSmart SEE, addresses the growing need for accessible AI education and collaboration. This annual event previews MIT Open Learning’s Universal AI (UAI) online learning experience, combining foundational AI learning with specialized industry insights, and brings together visionary leaders from government, academia, and industry to explore transformative applications of AI and foster strategic partnerships.
● About
● Agenda
Time
Session
Details
08:00 – 09:00
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Check-in, light buffet, Sponsor Expo, UAI Preview Lounge opens
09:00 – 09:05
Opening Remarks
Minister of Digital Governance
09:05 – 09:15
Summit Vision
StartSmart SEE sets the “AI + X” agenda
09:15 – 09:45
Keynote 1 – Introducing Universal AI
Prof. Dimitris Bertsimas, MIT Open Learning
09:45 – 10:15
Keynote 2 – Open Learning & the Future of Work
Kathleen Kennedy, MIT Open Learning
10:15 – 10:45
Keynote 3
TBD
10:45 – 11:15
Morning Coffee & Connection Break
30-minute networking recharge
11:15 – 11:45
Panel 1 – Precision Medicine
30-minute expert discussion + audience Q&A
11:45 – 12:15
Panel 2 – Personalized Education
30-minute expert discussion + audience Q&A
12:15 – 12:45
Panel 3 – Resilient Logistics & Transportation
30-minute expert discussion + audience Q&A
12:45 – 13:15
Panel 4 – Defense & Security
30-minute expert discussion + audience Q&A
13:15 – 14:15
Networking Lunch
Buffet & optional lightning pitches from regional start-ups
14:15 – 14:45
Sponsor Keynote
Premier sponsor moderates multi-sector discussion
14:45 – 15:15
Keynote 4
TBD
15:15 – 15:45
StartSmart Panel – AI in Action
Discussion about the role of StartSmart
15:45 – 16:15
Fireside Chat – Scaling AI in SEE
Minister, CTO, VC partner & civic-tech leader
16:15 – 16:45
Afternoon Coffee & UAI Preview Sessions
Guided walk-throughs of UAI modules; beta sign-up
16:45 – 17:40
StartSmart SEE Accelerator Demo Day
10 start-ups × 5 min pitches (judged earlier)
17:40 – 17:50
Awards Ceremony
Top three start-ups announced
17:50 – 18:00
Summit Wrap-Up
Key takeaways & 2026 teaser
18:00 – 20:00
Networking Reception
Local cuisine, live music; Expo & UAI Lounge stay open
● Speakers
Prof. Dimitris Bertsimas
MIT Open Learning
Kathleen Kennedy
MIT Open Learning