2026 Nano Summit: Discovery Processes of Tomorrow

The Nano Summit is MIT.nano's flagship conference bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government, and startups to explore the technologies shaping the next decade of innovation. The 2026 Nano Summit focuses on the convergence of nanoscience and engineering, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and on the role of shared research facilities in enabling progress at scale.

The summit provides early insight into the research and capabilities needed to sustain technological leadership and competitiveness

It is designed for researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students engaged in advancing next-generation science and engineering.

SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, October 29
Schwarzman College of Computing, Building 45, Floor 8

Agenda

Kresge Auditorium, MIT — Thursday, October 29, 2026

The MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium’s second symposium will include keynotes from innovative leaders in AI, presentations from MIT faculty, panels with notable industry members, and a student poster session with our community’s brightest minds.

See what’s next in generative AI, from touch-sensing robots to engineered plant therapeutics, straight from the MIT faculty building it.

Here is a first look at what to expect with additional details to follow:

Featured Speakers

• Sally Kornbluth; MIT President

• Anantha Chandrakasan; MIT Provost

• Sal Khan; Founder & CEO, Khan Academy (Fireside chat with Sally Kornbluth)

• Daron Acemoglu; Nobel Laureate and Institute Professor (Plenary)

• MIT Faculty, including Sam Madden, Chara Podimata, Faez Ahmed, Song Han, and more.

• Industry Voices, including representatives from AWS, InterSystems, and venture capital firms like General Catalyst.

A note about streaming: To maintain privacy and foster candid discussion, we are not offering a public streaming option or recordings this year. We encourage in-person participation and look forward to sharing future opportunities to engage with MGAIC programming.

Registration & Breakfast (8:00am-9:00am)
Check-in with registration and grab some breakfast to ease into a day of amazing programming. On-site registration will be available.

Welcome & Opening Remarks (9:00am-9:10am)
MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan will open the day with MGAIC’s year one accomplishments and where the consortium is headed in year two. 

The Future of Work (9:10am-9:40am)
An opening plenary session with Nobel Laureate and Institute Professor, Daron Acemoglu, will address the future of work and industry. 

Fireside Chat: Sal Khan with MIT President Sally Kornbluth (9:45am-10:25am)
Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, Sal Khan, will join MIT President Sally Kornbluth for a fireside chat on AI and education.

Faculty Talks (10:30am-11:10am)
Listen to faculty presentations on member-directed projects from:

• Sam Madden

• Wojciech Matusik

• Faez Ahmed and Josephine V. Carstensen

Break (11:10am-11:20am)Take a break with coffee and light refreshments in the Kresge lobby.

Venture Capital Panel (11:20am-11:55am)
Moderated by Jamie Goldstein, Founding Partner at Pillar VC. Panelist details to come.

Lunch (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Mingle with symposium attendees and grab lunch at the Dupont Gym.

Faculty Talks (1:05pm-1:45pm)
Hear talks from faculty leading member-directed projects:

• Sergey Ovchinnikov

• Song Han

• Chara Podimata

Future of Software Panel (1:50pm-2:25pm)
Moderated by Armando Solar-Lezama, MGAIC faculty co-lead Tim Kraska, Anoop Deoras (Director, AWS Agentic AI), and Jeff Fried (Director of Platform Strategy and Innovation, InterSystems) discuss where the future of software is headed.

Afternoon Keynote (2:30pm-3:10pm)
More details to come. 

Closing Remarks (3:10pm-3:25pm)
Reflections and takeaways from MGAIC leadership.

Student Poster Showcase (3:30pm-5:00pm)Presented by the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium and the MIT AI Hardware Program, selected students will present their research on high impact areas of generative AI in disciplines such as engineering, society, practical applications, among others. Attendees will vote for the best posters in a particular theme with prizes being awarded to the winners. The showcase will be held at the Stata Center.

If you are an MIT student or postdoc and would like to take part in the poster session, please submit a poster application form.

The Innovation Frontier: Insiders’ Stories — an MIT HEALS Seminar Series - Session 3 with Susan Hockfield, Sangeeta Bhatia & Stan Lapidus

The Innovation Frontier: Insiders’ Stories brings CEOs and company founders to MIT to share their deep insights into the founding and early stages of biotech companies. Each session will focus on how lab discoveries in health and the life sciences translate into world- and life-changing products. This seminar series is unique in that the goal is for the audience to drive the conversation. Following a brief interview on stage, the remaining ~45 minutes of time will be devoted to audience Q&A.

This recurring series is owned & led by Susan Hockfield. This will be the 3rd session featuring Sangeeta Bhatia & Stan Lapidus.

Structural Nanomedicine
Programming Innate Immunity Across Diseases

Natalie Artzi is a Hansjӧrg Wyss Associate Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Medical School, Head of Structural Nanomedicine at Mass General Brigham's Gene and Cell Therapy Institute, Associate Institute Director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science at MIT. Dr. Artzi is a biomedical scientist-engineer renowned for transformative contributions to structural nanomedicine and pioneering work on tissue- and cell-responsive materials. Dr. Artzi developed materials that activate based on chemical cues, enabling targeted drug delivery, and creating a novel "depot effect" where nanotherapeutics are released to neighboring cells to enhance immune therapy.

Dr. Artzi's program in tissue- and cell-responsive materials understands that personalized medicine can be applied to biomaterial design. Dr. Artzi has developed platforms that sense biological environments, enhance tissue repair, and report on tissue state. Her work has shown that material performance is contextual and that healing via implanted polymeric biomaterials is affected by inflammation or disease. Her lab has developed stable and potent immune modulatory nanostructures that activate target immune cells, enhance specificity and efficacy, shuttle drugs to specific organs, and interact with cancer and immune cells to modulate their phenotype. She also developed methodologies to track material erosion, drug distribution, and cell fate noninvasively.

Dr. Artzi has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 Acta Biomaterialia Silver Medal, the 2024 Clemson Award for Applied Research, and the mid-career award from the Society for Biomaterials. She was the inaugural recipient of the Kabiller Rising Star Award in Nanomedicine. Artzi is a Fellow of both the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the Controlled Release Society, reflecting peer recognition of significant contributions to biomedical engineering and drug delivery technologies.

The goal of this symposium is to explore how nutritional and metabolic factors influence cancer development and therapy, as well as foster interdisciplinary discussions and highlight insights that can advance cancer prevention and treatment.

There will be four sessions during the full-day event featuring international experts from academia and leading clinical institutions and covering topics such as the influence of diet on health and cancer, diet-gut interactions, diet and the immune system, as well as translational applications for diet in anticancer therapy.

Presenters

Andrew Chan

Massachusetts General Hospital 

Eran Elinav

Weizmann Institute of Science 

Wendy Garrett

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 

Valter Longo

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology 

Oliver Maddocks

Faeth Therapeutics 

Mandar Muzumdar

Yale School of Medicine 

Alison Ringel

MIT Koch Institute 

Matthew Vander Heiden

MIT Koch Institute 

Walter Willett

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health  

Ömer Yilmaz

MIT Koch Institute

Breakthroughs in biology, engineering, and computation continue to redefine what is possible in human health. Building on the momentum of prior MIT ILP Health Science Forums, which highlighted advances in drug discovery, AI-enabled biomolecular modeling, next-generation diagnostics, and precision biomanufacturing, the 2026 MIT Health Science Technology Forum will spotlight emerging research in diagnosis, brain science, microbial therapeutics, and targeted drug delivery.

This year’s program brings together leading MIT faculty working at the forefront of early detection, brain circuitry and neurodegeneration, the microbiome’s role in health and disease, and new therapeutic approaches that reach previously inaccessible tissues. Complementing the faculty program, MIT-connected startups will deliver rapid-fire presentations showcasing commercialization-ready innovations across diagnostics, delivery systems, computational biology, and health-enabling technologies.

Together, these sessions present a convergent vision for healthcare, one in which earlier detection, deeper biological insight, and engineered delivery platforms expand the reach, precision, and impact of modern therapeutics.

Designed for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, the 2026 Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with MIT experts and explore cross-disciplinary advances shaping the future of human health.

The Innovation Frontier: Insiders' Stories — MIT HEALS Seminar Series 

Fireside Chat with Dr. Robert Langer

The next session in the MIT HEALS seminar series will feature a fireside chat with MIT Institute Professor Dr. Robert Langer. Dr. Langer is one of only 9 Institute Professors at MIT. His research has achieved extraordinary impact, with over 472,000 article citations and an h-index of 336, the highest ever for any engineer, and his patents have been licensed to over 400 companies. He is a co-founder of Moderna and has received both the United States National Medals of Science and Technology & Innovation (shared by only 3 living individuals), 45 honorary doctorates, and election to the National Academies of Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, and Inventors. 

Date: May 6, 2026

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Broad Auditorium

MIT INM Symposium 2026 

Technology, Skills and Transformation

Join MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) for the
2026 Symposium, Technology, Skills and Transformation

May 6th, during MIT Manufacturing Week 2026 at Wong Auditorium.  

Featured Sessions

* Automation, supply chains, 

and manufacturing competitiveness

*Industrial deployment of AI and automation

*SMEs and the strength of the industrial base

Join us for the origin story behind the development and recent FDA approval of INLEXZO™, a new treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer, and the pretzel-shaped drug delivery platform behind it. What inspired this project? Why is it shaped that way? What’s next for this platform?Professor Michael Cima, in whose lab the device got its start, and alumna Karen Daniel, PhD '09 (X D) recount the journey from prototype to progress against cancer. 

Refreshments to follow 

Featuring

Michael J. Cima, PhD

David H. Koch (1962) Professor of Engineering
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Karen Daniel, PhD

Senior Director, Johnson & Johnson

On behalf of the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), we invite you to the Core Facility Innovation Symposium—a celebration of breakthrough discoveries enabled through collaborative partnerships between MIT research groups and our shared scientific core facilities. This symposium will feature dynamic dual presentations where laboratory researchers and core facility scientists will share the stage together, each telling the story of their discoveries and collaborative innovation. These presentations will reveal how close partnerships between scientific expertise and technical infrastructure transform ambitious ideas into impactful discoveries. The event will bring together trainees and researchers from across MIT’s diverse scientific community alongside their core facility partners to showcase the creative, cutting-edge projects they have advanced together. This symposium will highlight the great science that emerges at the intersection of individual creativity and collective resources—where innovative minds meet innovative infrastructure. Join us for an engaging afternoon of learning, discussion, and recognition of the outstanding collaborative work happening across our Institute.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, with reception to follow
Where: McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute
No registration required

Learn all about the microbes that make up our planet at the MIT Microbiome Symposium, happening in person and online April 17th, 2026!

The MIT Center for Microbiome Informatics and Therapeutics and the MIT Microbiome Club are proud to invite you to attend our annual MIT Microbiome Symposium on Friday, April 17th, 2026 from 9 AM - 5 PM in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (Building 45, 8th floor).

The symposium will feature talks from established and young investigators, poster sessions, expert Q&A sessions, industry tables, and a networking social to close the day. This year we are proud to host Dr. Andrew Goodman(Yale School of Medicine) and Dr. Sean Brady (Rockefeller University) as our two keynote speakers. Below is the event schedule:

• 9:15 - 9:45 AM: Registration

• 9:45 - 10:00 AM: Introductory Remarks

• 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Opening Keynote Address

• 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Flash Talk

• 11:15 - 11:30 AM: Flash Talk

• 11:35 - 12:15 PM: Panel discussion

• 12:15 - 1:00 PM: Lunch / Industry Table Session

• 1:00 - 2:30 PM: Poster Session

• 2:30 - 2:45 PM: Flash Talk

• 2:45 - 3:00 PM: Flash Talk

• 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Closing Keynote Address

• 4:00 - 4:10 PM: Closing Remarks / Announcements

• 4:10 - 5:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour

The Marble Center: A Decade Shaping the Future of Cancer Nanomedicine at MIT

Label-Free Live Cell Analysis: Applications in Cancer Cell Death and Immune Engineering

Discover how label-free live cell imaging is transforming the way we study cell behavior, delivering quantitative, real-time insights without dyes or labels. In this seminar co-hosted by Nanolive and the Nanowell Cytometry Platform (MIT Koch Institute), explore real-world applications in cancer cell death and immune engineering, featuring research from MIT, Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School:

Engineering Immune Cells to Overcome the Cancer Cell Glycocalyx

Sangwoo Park, PhD - Instructor, Mass General Hospital & Harvard Medical School

A New Window into Ferroptosis: Label-Free Imaging of Cellular Death

Ryan Mansell - Graduate Student, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, MIT

More information coming soon!

5TH ANNUAL

WOMEN IN SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM LINKING DISCOVERY, TRANSLATION, & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Armenise Amphitheater, Harvard Medical School

210 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA March 9, 2026

1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Neural computation of space: From single cells to neural populations

Building 46, Singleton Auditorium

43 VASSAR ST, Cambridge, MA 02139

The Phillip A. Sharp Lecture in Neural Circuits is an annual lecture in honor of Phillip Sharp, who served as founding director of McGovern Institute from 2000-2004. 

 Abstract: A key element of the mammalian position-coding circuit is the network of grid cells in medial entorhinal cortex – cells that are active when animals are at specific locations that tile environments in a periodic hexagonal pattern. I will discuss how recent technological developments allow principles underlying the collective dynamics of grid cells to be extracted in behaving rodents. First, I will show how the joint activity of grid cells operates on a low-dimensional manifold with the topology of a torus, irrespective of the animal´s behavior, across wake and sleep states. In developing rat pups, this toroidal topology of the spatial map appears abruptly in conjunction with internal cortical dynamics at postnatal day 10, before eyes and ear canals open and before upright walking, pointing to a preconfigured internal network origin of the dynamics. Second, I will show that the periodic locations represented by grid cells are not punctual but move along highly stereotypic spatial trajectories within individual 125-ms theta cycles, trajectories that linearly and unconditionally sweep outwards from the animal’s location into the ambient environment, alternating between left and right of the animal, independently of whether or not the animal ever visits places on those trajectories. The sweep-like dynamics of grid cells is controlled by an upstream population of internal direction cells in the parasubiculum, in which decoded direction alternates in synchrony with sweeps in grid cells. I will show that on top of the stereotyped default pattern of sweeps and direction signals, the signals are modulated in a behavior-dependent manner, with direction, frequency and width of the sweeps and direction signals directed in an attention-like manner to regions of interest.  Third, I will show that sweeps and internal direction signals are controlled further upstream by a population of conjunctive head direction × internal direction cells that align internal direction with head direction. These cells uniquely exhibit hemispheric lateralization: left hemisphere cells fire exclusively on rightward sweeps, while right hemisphere cells fire exclusively on leftward sweeps. We are testing whether these lateralized cell populations, by reciprocally inhibiting each other, are part of a cortical central pattern generator-like circuit that alternately biases rightward and leftward theta sweeps much like locomotion-controlling circuits in the spinal cord. Finally, I will show how, through modular organization, the low-dimensional grid map in the medial entorhinal cortex is transformed downstream, in the hippocampus, into a rich repertoire of independent place cell maps suitable for memory storage.

Bio: Edvard Moser is a Professor of Neuroscience and Scientific Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (KISN) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is interested in neural network coding in the cortex, with particular emphasis on space, time and memory. His work, conducted in collaboration with May-Britt Moser since they started the NTNU lab in 1996, includes the Nobel-awarded discovery of grid cells. Moser’s current focus is on unravelling how neural microcircuits for space and time are organized at the neural network level, among large numbers of diverse neurons with known functional identity, a computational neuroscience endeavour significantly boosted by the technological development of Neuropixels probes and 2-photon miniscopes for freely-moving rodents - technologies that the Mosers have participated in developing.  

Edvard Moser received his PhD training at the University of Oslo under Per Andersen and postdoctoral training under Richard Morris at the University of Edinburgh and John O’Keefe at the University College of London. In 1996 the Mosers accepted faculty positions in psychology at NTNU. They founded the Centre for the Biology of Memory in 2002, the Kavli Institute in 2007, the Centre for Neural Computation in 2013, and the Centre for Algorithms in the Cortex in 2023, with funding from the Norwegian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence scheme. The Mosers have received numerous scientific awards, including the 2014 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology.

Level Up Nanomedicine Development with High-Throughput Formulation Screening

With countless nanoparticle formulation options to explore, researchers need a way to quickly identify scalable nanomedicine formulations that deliver their payload efficiently and consistently. Traditional approaches are slow, resource-heavy, and often make it hard to see which candidates truly stand out. Using scalable, high-throughput tools from Unchained Labs such as the Sunny Suite, Nanoworx works with scientists to explore the broad design space of nanoparticle optimization, ensuring high precision and minimal human error throughout the formulation process.

In this GEN webinar, our expert speakers will show how Nanoworx combines technical expertise with scalable workflows to support the seamless development of nanomedicines from early discovery and design to large-scale production. During the webinar, you will learn how the company performs nanoparticle library production and screening with Sunscreen; fine-tuning and scaling with Sunshine; sample work-up with Big Tuna and batch production with Sunbather. Key takeaways include:

• integration of scalable manufacturing, precise liquid handling, and advanced analytics in a single pipeline

• lending expertise with infrastructure to support seamless nanomedicine development from concept to lead material production

• minimizing development risks: reducing time to market while ensuring consistent quality

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, offering you a chance to pose questions to our expert panelists.

Bridging Infection and Artificial Intelligence

The AI4ID symposium will convene a dynamic mix of leading experts in infectious diseases and artificial intelligence, fostering a unique environment for creative, cross-disciplinary collaboration. The central goal is to think creatively about how cutting-edge AI technologies can be harnessed to solve the most pressing challenges in infection research. This year's symposium will be structured across three key sessions: AI at the clinical interface, AI for biological discovery, and AI for therapeutic discovery.

This inaugural symposium is jointly hosted by the Center for Integrated Solutions for Infectious Diseases and the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center and will be in-person only at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Pre-symposium Primers

We are hosting two pre-symposium primers on Tuesday, January 27th, AI101 and ID101, to facilitate understanding, discussions and collaborations at the symposium. Details for coming soon.

Please use this form to submit abstracts for a poster presentation. Abstracts will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Presenters will be notified of selection by January 6, 2026.

If you submit an abstract, be sure to also register for the symposium using this Eventbrite page.

Contact
If you have any questions, please contact cisid@broadinstitute.org or ericandwendyschmidtcenter@broadinstitute.org

Organizing Committee
Deborah Hung, Caroline Uhler, Orr Ashenberg, Ishay Ben-Zion, Suus Bergenhenegouwen, Lisa Cosimi, Yasha Ektefai, Michael Farzan, Jorge Fortin, Yonatan Grad, Sam Hwang, Roy Kishony, Herui Liao, Tami Lieberman, Jonathan Livny, Samantha Miranda, Joshua Pickard, Chris Smillie, Paul Tyman, Sharon Wong

Uniting Gene and Cell Therapy Experts

December 11, 2025

The Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI)'s annual research symposium stands as a global hub, drawing in esteemed researchers, accomplished scientists, and industry professionals from across the globe. Together, they share a common goal of disseminating knowledge, unveiling cutting-edge breakthroughs, and envisioning the transformative potential within the realm of gene and cell therapy.

What sets the symposium apart is its commitment to cultivating a unique and collaborative environment. The 2025 event (December 11-12) will feature keynote speakers Carl H. June, MD and David R. Liu, PhD and engaging discussions by leading pioneers in gene and cell therapy research, as well as plentiful opportunities for networking and collaboration among attendees.

The 2025 Hockfield Cancer Research Prize

IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DAVID BALTIMORE 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Memorial Program

2:00-3:30 PM

Broad Institute, Merkin Building

415 Main Street

Refreshments to follow in the Broad Institute lobby.

Memorial Dinner and Presentation of the Susan Hockfield Cancer Research Prize

4:30-7:00 PM

4:30 PM Welcome Reception

5:00 PM Dinner and Program

Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
Luria Auditorium
500 Main Street

In Science Policy Roundtable #3, we convene distinguished leaders from both U.S. and international governments to examine the evolving role of the state in shaping national science and technology enterprises. This talk will offer a unique comparative perspective as we draw on Dr. Kreibich’s extensive diplomatic experience within Germany’s Federal Foreign Office and the German Missions to the United States, Mr. Koizumi’s tenure as Assistant Director for Federal R&D at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, as well as Dr. Fadel’s background across government, industry, foundations, and academia. Together, our speakers will explore topics such as federal funding mechanisms for public research, the role of diplomatic missions in advancing national technology priorities, and how leading technology nations design and implement their R&D strategies.

Date: December 5 (Friday), 12-1:30pm

Location: in-person at MIT, announced after RSVP; 

Lunch will be provided for in-person participants. We will consider a Zoom/virtual option given sufficient interest.

Sign-up Form: https://forms.gle/UqZgmMUyDDuUYp1q8 

Speakers: 

Speakers (See detailed bio attached):

Dr. Sonja Kreibich, Consul General of the Federal republic of Germany to the New England States

Kei Koizumi, former Principal Deputy Director for Science, Society, and Policy, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Moderator: Dr. Tarek Fadel, Director of Strategic Alliances at Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT

34th Annual Irwin M. Arias Symposium

The first Irwin M. Arias, M.D. Symposium was held in 1991, and the theme of the event was – as it remains today – Bridging Basic Science and Liver Disease.

This unique one-day program brings together hundreds of leading biomedical scientists and physicians from across the globe and is designed to bridge the remarkable advances in basic biology and engineering with the understanding of liver diseases and their treatment. Research presented over the past 34 years has led to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of virtually all liver diseases in children and adults.

With plenary talks from renowned researchers and a collection of three-minute micro talks delivered by trainee scientists, the Arias Symposium is a model in ‘bridging’ between the academic, industrial, and clinical research communities – even across disciplines.

The 2025 symposium will be offered both in-person and virtually. In-person attendees will benefit from a poster session and networking opportunities with plenary speakers and other attendees. Breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception will also be provided to in-person attendees.

We welcome participation from researchers at every stage of their careers, and invite them to share perspectives from their academic, industrial, and clinical research settings. Trainees who are interested in presenting a micro-talk (in-person or virtually) or poster (in-person only) should submit an abstract with their registration. The deadline to submit an abstract is October 31, 2025.

For queries related to Arias Symposium corporate sponsorship, please contact Heidi Daniels, HDaniels@liverfoundation.org.

18th Annual BIDMC Cancer Center Symposium

Please join us for the 18th Annual BIDMC Cancer Center Symposium on Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 9 AM - 5 PM. Participate in a day of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration as we explore this year’s theme: Arc of Progress—From Scientific Discovery to Patient-Centered Care. The program will feature keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, and presentations showcasing cutting-edge research and advances in cancer care. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with clinicians, researchers, and community partners dedicated to shaping the future of cancer therapeutics, immuno-oncology, and more.

For the first time, this year's Symposium will include a poster session showcasing emerging trends across the cancer research landscape. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be served. Complimentary cocktail hour will begin at 4 PM. The symposium will be in-person at the Harvard Medical School Joseph B Martin Conference Center.

For questions, please contact BIDMC-CancerCenter@bidmc.harvard.edu.

Step into the future of healthcare, where the brightest minds from MIT, imec, and across the innovation ecosystem unite to accelerate progress in medicine and human health. This event brings together visionaries, clinicians, researchers, and venture leaders for a day of transformative ideas, actionable insights, and powerful connections.

Experience a program packed with thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panels, and rapid-fire project pitches. Dive deep into the translation pathway—from groundbreaking research to commercialization and clinical deployment—and discover how public funding, venturing, AI and patient-focused implementation are shaping the next era of personalized healthcare.

Who should attend

Faculty and researchers; clinical and hospital innovation leaders; industry R&D and partnership leads; investors and venture builders; federal, state, and nonprofit funders.

Why attend

• See the whole translation pathway - from publicly funded research to commercialization and clinical deployment. Panels span venturing, AI and patient‑focused implementation.

• Spot emerging opportunities - short lightning talks from pioneering projects showcase where collaboration can drive rapid progress.

Agenda at-a-glance

9:30 AM: Arrival & Registration

10:00 AM – 12 PM

• Welcome & Introduction by MIT and imec

• Hear from world-leading clinicians in keynote and panel discussions

12:00 PM: Networking Lunch

1:00 – 3:30 PM

• Panel discussions focused on creating impact by venturing pathways from R&D to commercialization 

3:30 PM: Coffee Break

3:30-5:00 PM

• Lightning Talks and pitches from pioneering projects, plus learn about advancements in AI for health devices

• Concluding Remarks