Events
Hosts live and online conferences exploring emerging technologies and the business implications of AI breakthroughs
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What is Events?
MIT Technology Review Events is a platform that organizes and hosts live in-person and online conferences, roundtables, and summits focused on emerging technologies, AI, climate innovation, and digital leadership. The flagship EmTech event is a two-day summit on emerging technologies and global trends, while EmTech AI is the longest-running AI business conference where leaders understand AI breakthroughs' implications for business, government, and academia.
Key features include hybrid attendance options (in-person at MIT campus plus livestream), exclusive access to MIT Media Lab tours, interactive Q&A sessions with expert speakers, AI leadership roundtables, networking events with C-level executives and AI pioneers, on-demand access to event hub content for three months, and subscriber-exclusive roundtable series. The events are editorially curated with business-first content that cuts through hype and translates advances into practical guidance.
This platform is designed for business and technology executives, researchers, policymakers, AI leaders, startup founders, government employees, journalists, and students who want to decode the future, make meaningful connections with peers, and gain access to innovative people and companies shaping emerging technologies. Technology Review subscribers receive exclusive benefits including 20% discounts on events.
Pros include unmatched MIT credibility with evidence-based content, direct access to experts who stay to engage and answer questions, editorially curated business-first agendas, high-value peer networking with AI top minds, intimate exclusive environments with limited seating (400 seats for EmTech AI), practical AI strategies for ROI and cost savings, special campus tours and sessions for onsite attendees, hybrid flexibility for remote participation, scholarships for underrepresented groups, and discounts for various groups including students (50%), NPOs (40%), startups (25%), and groups of 3+ (30%).
Cons include high pricing with hybrid tickets up to $3,495, limited in-person seating that sells out quickly, no refunds after cancellation deadlines (only ticket transfers allowed), 10% cancellation fee for early refunds, strict prohibition on recording or transmitting any event content, payment must be received within 30 days or registration is cancelled, online credit card only accepted after certain dates, onsite registrations accepted only on space-available basis, no free tier available for major conferences, andTravel to MIT campus in Cambridge, MA required for in-person attendance.
Events pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Hybrid (In-person + Livestream): Early Access $2,695 (EmTech Future 2026), Standard $3,195-$3,495, Last Call $3,395-$3,495, On-site $3,395-$3,495. Livestream only: Early Access $895, Standard $995, Last Call $995, On-site $995. EmTech MIT Hybrid: $3,395 Last Call, $3,495 On-site. EmTech MIT Livestream: $895 Last Call, $995 On-site. Discounts: Technology Review Subscribers save 20%, Students save 50% with student email, NPOs/universities/MIT community save 40%, Startups save 25%, Groups of 3+ save 30%, Government employees save 40%. No free tier available. Cancellation: Full refund minus 10% until deadline (varies by event), no refunds after deadline but ticket transfers allowed.
Events pros
- Unmatched MIT credibility with evidence-based content not hype
- Direct access to experts who stay to engage and answer questions
- Editorially curated business-first agendas cutting through noise
- High-value peer networking with C-level executives and AI pioneers
- Intimate exclusive environment with only 400 seats for EmTech AI
- Practical AI strategies for achieving ROI and cost savings
- Special MIT Media Lab tours for onsite attendees
- Hybrid flexibility with full livestream access from anywhere
- On-demand access to event hub content for three months
- Interactive Q&A sessions with expert speakers
- AI leadership roundtables for deep conversations
- Scholarships for underrepresented groups and individuals
- 50% student discount with student email registration
- 40% discount for NPOs universities and MIT community members
- 30% discount for groups of three or more registrants
Events cons
- High pricing with hybrid tickets up to $3,495
- Limited in-person seating that sells out quickly
- No refunds after cancellation deadline only ticket transfers
- 10% cancellation fee deducted from early refunds
- Strict prohibition on recording any event sessions or content
- Registration cancelled if not paid within 30 days
- Online credit card only payment accepted after August 28
- Onsite registrations accepted only on space-available basis
- No free tier available for major conferences like EmTech
Frequently asked questions about Events
What is EmTech AI?
EmTech AI is MIT Technology Review's signature conference for AI leadership and the longest-running AI business conference. For more than ten years, business and technology leaders, researchers, and policymakers have gathered to understand the implications of AI breakthroughs for business, government, and academia. It is held on the MIT campus with only 400 seats for an intimate environment where speakers stay to engage and network with attendees.
What is EmTech MIT?
EmTech MIT is MIT Technology Review's flagship event, a two-day summit on emerging technologies and global trends poised to change how we work and live. For over 25 years, it has been the go-to business technology conference for executives looking to decode the future among peers, inspired by experts that only MIT can gather. It includes exclusive access to the MIT Media Lab and special campus tours.
Can I attend online instead of in-person?
Yes, all events offer a livestream option that gives you full access to all sessions from anywhere. All participants receive access to the event hub with livestream sessions, speaker materials, on-demand content for three months, and The Download newsletter. The livestream option is significantly cheaper than in-person attendance.
What discounts are available?
Multiple discounts are available: Technology Review Subscribers save 20%, full-time students save 50% with student email, NPOs and universities including MIT community save 40%, startups save 25%, groups of 3+ save 30%, government employees save 40% with government email, and MIT alumni save 40%. Early access pricing also locks in lower rates before standard and last call pricing kicks in.
What is the cancellation policy?
You may cancel for a refund less 10% of the price paid until the deadline (varies by event, typically 2-4 weeks before the event). Refunds are issued to the original payment method. After the deadline, no refunds are available but you may transfer your ticket to another person by providing written authorization to [email protected].
What networking opportunities are included?
Events include AI leadership roundtables, special networking events on campus, organic high-level conversations between sessions, coffee connections with AI's top minds, and interactive Q&A sessions. Unlike traditional conferences, speakers stay to engage, debate, and network with attendees rather than just presenting and leaving.
Is seating limited for in-person attendance?
Yes, in-person seating is limited and events sell out. EmTech AI has only 400 seats. Onsite registrations (day-of-event) will be accepted only on a space-available basis. It is recommended to register early to secure your spot before tickets sell out.
What topics are covered at EmTech AI?
The program covers Beyond the Hype: AI That Delivers Business Value with lessons and case studies, The Regulatory Reckoning on policy changes and compliance, AI and the Bottom Line on driving profitability while managing risks, The Human & AI Workforce on leadership and talent strategy, and What's Next on breakthroughs shaping AI's next decade.
What is included in the hybrid ticket?
Hybrid tickets include exclusive access to MIT Media Lab (for EmTech MIT), in-person access to mainstage programming, livestream of mainstage programming, interactive Q&A sessions with expert speakers, special networking events on campus, on-demand access to the event hub for three months, and The Download weekday tech newsletter.
How do I contact the event organizers?
Contact Andrew Hendler at 646-520-6981 or via email for partnership inquiries. For all cancellations, change requests, and transfers, email [email protected]. For press passes, journalists can apply through the speaker nomination page. General inquiries can be submitted through the Contact Us page on each event registration site.