For Immediate Release
MIT CSAIL and Imagination in Action Celebrate 60 Years of Innovation and Research with the AI Frontiers and Implications Conference on June 27
60 leading researchers and 30 startups to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI
Cambridge, Mass., June 12, 2023 -- The MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory ( CSAIL) and Imagination in Action, announce AI Frontiers and Implications, a one-day conference on June 27, 2023, at the MIT Strata Center. The event, which is a collaborative effort between the two organizations, marks the 60th anniversary of the globally acclaimed MIT CSAIL, and brings together 60 distinguished MIT scholars and 30 visionary entrepreneurs who are leading AI-focused companies.
The conference promises a dynamic exchange of ideas from the brightest minds in AI who will share cutting-edge research, best practices, and groundbreaking case studies that highlight the remarkable ways in which educators and organizations are leveraging the technology to enhance our world. The day culminates with a reception and concert by the Kendall Square Orchestra.
Registration is open and complimentary.
Highlighted among the esteemed lineup of 60 speakers are five trailblazers:
- Bob Metcalfe: Celebrated recipient of the prestigious 2022 Turing Award, often dubbed the "Nobel Prize" of computing.
- Professor Jacob Andreas: A visionary researcher building machine learning models that learn language in human-like ways.
- Professor Antonio Torralba: A pioneer in constructing models that learn spoken language by seeing and hearing.
- Professor Dina Katabi: An innovator who is studying ways to use digital biomarkers and contactless health monitoring to improve health outcomes.
- Professor Armando Solar-Lezama: A groundbreaking researcher in the realm of AI systems that automate software development.
The event honors the 60th anniversary of Project MAC, (Multiple Access Computer and Machine Aided Cognition) which catalyzed the establishment of an official computer science curriculum at MIT. The landmark initiative triggered a highly prolific era of computing research that led to the emergence of MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science (LCS) and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab. The two powerhouses united in 2003, to form CSAIL.
"We felt it was fitting to create an event that honors the profound legacy of this institution and its global influence," said Daniela Rus, director of MIT CSAIL. "Assembling a premier global community to exchange ideas and delve into the complexity of AI, arguably the most transformative technology of our time, is the ideal tribute to the decades of MIT-led innovation that has paved the way for today’s advancements."
"Collaborating with Daniela Rus, CSAIL, and the exceptional researchers who are passionately exploring these pertinent topics, has enabled us to create a world-class event,” added John Werner, founder, Imagination in Action. “We are thrilled to share some of the most impressive AI initiatives with thousands of people on-site and globally through videos that will be accessible on our websites at the conclusion of the event.”
“We appreciate the opportunity for Forbes to partner with Imagination in Action and MIT CSAIL as we seek insight into how AI will not only impact media but also society at large,” said Mike Federle, CEO of Forbes. “Our focus is on finding innovative founders and start-ups that are creating applicable tools to drive efficiency and growth.”
About Imagination in Action
Imagination in Action is built on the belief that a single spark can ignite innovation. By blending exponential technology with the human touch, we strive to drive action. Through events in Davos, the California Bay Area, and MIT, we aim to engage the world’s leading minds in a dialogue about the future of innovation. John Werner is the founder.
About MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
MIT CSAIL is a world-leading research institution for computer science and artificial intelligence and is the largest lab at MIT with over 1000 people. The lab pioneers research in computing that improves the way people work, play, and learn.
Contacts:
John Werner
Imagination in Action
jwerner@mit.edu
617-474-2400
Rachel Gordon
Communications Manager
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
rachelg@csail.mit.edu
617-823-5537