Events

5 Events

May 5

2025 South Asian Graduation Celebration

  • In-Person

MIT South Asian Alumni Association (MITSAAA)

Monday, May 5, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (America/New_York)

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Event Details

This event is to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and honor the sacrifices their families made to make attending MIT a possibility. The entire MIT community (students, alumni, staff, faculty, family, friends) is invited to enjoy and be with us on this date to recognize our grads. In addition to celebrating in person, we are planning to live stream this program for our alumni, families and friends.

Register to attend the event in person or virtually by selecting the appropriate option provided in the drop down menu. All in-person tickets include refreshments at the event. If you registered as a virtual attendee, you will receive the livestream link before May 5th. Please note, we are charging a nominal fee to help offset the cost of the celebration. 

For 2025 Graduates: The registration deadline to be included in the program is April 30th. Late additions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis

After you register, you will need to email a professional headshot to mitsaaagrad@mit.edu  for the slideshow during the celebration. Please make the subject line your first and last name.

Contact

mbentin@mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-05 21:30:00 2025-05-05 23:30:00 UTC 2025 South Asian Graduation Celebration This event is to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and honor the sacrifices their families made to make attending MIT a possibility. The entire MIT community (students, alumni, staff, faculty, family, friends) is invited to enjoy and be with us on this date to recognize our grads. In addition to celebrating in person, we are planning to live stream this program for our alumni, families and friends. Register to attend the event in person or virtually by selecting the appropriate option provided in the drop down menu. All in-person tickets include refreshments at the event. If you registered as a virtual attendee, you will receive the livestream link before May 5th. Please note, we are charging a nominal fee to help offset the cost of the celebration.  For 2025 Graduates: The registration deadline to be included in the program is April 30th. Late additions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis After you register, you will need to email a professional headshot to mitsaaagrad@mit.edu  for the slideshow during the celebration. Please make the subject line your first and last name. MIT South Asian Alumni Association (MITSAAA) mbentin@mit.edu
May 6

Power and Progress: 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity

MIT South Asian Alumni Association (MITSAAA)

Tuesday, May 6, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (America/New_York)

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Event Details

In this presentation, the 2024 Economics Nobel Prize Winner and MIT Distinguished Professor Simon Johnson will discuss how technology has been the mover of progress and prosperity for the last 1000 years.  And how we must manage, navigate and share technology for mass productivity and prosperity.  Professor Johnson has very interesting insights into the various rules/governance and their impact on the prosperity of the societies. For instance, how the British rule has adversely impacted the prosperity of South Asia.
 
In its review, Guardian says that the work of Nobelists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson shows us "how technology — ultimately the source of 85 percent of new wealth — can be used for human betterment."  Times (London) says that the work discusses whether technology "will threaten social stability by increasing inequality and undermining democracy."
 
This event is a collaboration with the MIT Sloan Club of New York.
 
 
photo credit: MFPhoto/ Melissa Lyttle

Contact

kalyan@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-06 16:00:00 2025-05-06 17:00:00 UTC Power and Progress: 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity In this presentation, the 2024 Economics Nobel Prize Winner and MIT Distinguished Professor Simon Johnson will discuss how technology has been the mover of progress and prosperity for the last 1000 years.  And how we must manage, navigate and share technology for mass productivity and prosperity.  Professor Johnson has very interesting insights into the various rules/governance and their impact on the prosperity of the societies. For instance, how the British rule has adversely impacted the prosperity of South Asia.   In its review, Guardian says that the work of Nobelists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson shows us "how technology — ultimately the source of 85 percent of new wealth — can be used for human betterment."  Times (London) says that the work discusses whether technology "will threaten social stability by increasing inequality and undermining democracy."   This event is a collaboration with the MIT Sloan Club of New York.     photo credit: MFPhoto/ Melissa Lyttle MIT South Asian Alumni Association (MITSAAA) kalyan@alum.mit.edu
May 14

Save the Date: MITAS & M13 [New York]

  • In-Person

MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS)

Wednesday, May 14, 5:30pm - 8:00pm (America/New_York)

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Event Details

Save the date for an engaging discussion, a chance to expand your network, and enjoy the great MITAS startup energy. Event details to come. RSVPs required. 

About the hosts

MIT Alumni Startup Network (MITAS) is a global community for MIT Alumni Founders looking to scale themselves as they scale their teams. 🔥 🚀 🦄 Founded on the belief that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a lonely journey, MITAS brings together the founders, innovators, and disruptors who have helped establish MIT as a powerhouse of innovation. Join today. 

M13 is an early stage venture fund, investing in infrastructure technology—such as AI and web3—that powers the future of work, health, commerce, and money.

MIT AI Conference is taking place on October 18 in Mountain View. Registration opens in June. 

 

Contact

laura@mitas.org

Learn More 2025-05-14 21:30:00 2025-05-15 00:00:00 UTC Save the Date: MITAS & M13 [New York] Save the date for an engaging discussion, a chance to expand your network, and enjoy the great MITAS startup energy. Event details to come. RSVPs required.  About the hosts MIT Alumni Startup Network (MITAS) is a global community for MIT Alumni Founders looking to scale themselves as they scale their teams. 🔥 🚀 🦄 Founded on the belief that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a lonely journey, MITAS brings together the founders, innovators, and disruptors who have helped establish MIT as a powerhouse of innovation. Join today.  M13 is an early stage venture fund, investing in infrastructure technology—such as AI and web3—that powers the future of work, health, commerce, and money. MIT AI Conference is taking place on October 18 in Mountain View. Registration opens in June.    MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS) laura@mitas.org
May 17

MIT Night at the Columbus Symphony

  • In-Person

Club of Central Ohio

Saturday, May 17, 5:45pm - 10:00pm (America/New_York)

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Event Details

Join fellow MIT alumni and friends for dinner and an evening Columbus Symphony concert on Saturday, May 17. As part of its annual Russian composer festival, the Symphony will perform both the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”). Maestro Rossen Milanov will conduct, and Aubree Oliverson is the soloist. Discounted tickets with loge seating are just $80 through us for this event.

We will meet for dinner prior to the performance at 5:45 at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 150 S. High St, a short three minute walk from the Ohio Theatre. A Symphony member or senior staff person will brief us about the program, soloist, and composer. Dinner is not included in the price. We will order from the menu, and it is a Dutch treat. (You can join us for dinner if you already have purchased tickets separately; register for the “Dinner only” option or email Dave so we can give the restaurant the correct count.) Paid parking is available at the nearby Statehouse Underground Parking Garage and the Columbus Commons Underground Parking Garage.

 

Contact

davedobos@alum.mit.edu

Learn More 2025-05-17 21:45:00 2025-05-18 02:00:00 UTC MIT Night at the Columbus Symphony Join fellow MIT alumni and friends for dinner and an evening Columbus Symphony concert on Saturday, May 17. As part of its annual Russian composer festival, the Symphony will perform both the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”). Maestro Rossen Milanov will conduct, and Aubree Oliverson is the soloist. Discounted tickets with loge seating are just $80 through us for this event. We will meet for dinner prior to the performance at 5:45 at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 150 S. High St, a short three minute walk from the Ohio Theatre. A Symphony member or senior staff person will brief us about the program, soloist, and composer. Dinner is not included in the price. We will order from the menu, and it is a Dutch treat. (You can join us for dinner if you already have purchased tickets separately; register for the “Dinner only” option or email Dave so we can give the restaurant the correct count.) Paid parking is available at the nearby Statehouse Underground Parking Garage and the Columbus Commons Underground Parking Garage.   Club of Central Ohio davedobos@alum.mit.edu
Jun 4

Women Who AI x MITAS: Demo Night [New York]

  • In-Person

MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS)

Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (America/New_York)

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Event Details

Join us for a bold night where creativity meets code and visionary women take the mic. Hosted by MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS) and Women Who AI, this event brings the firepower of MIT and the soul of NYC’s startup scene under one Tribeca roof.

We’ll kick off with opening remarks and then leave the stage to 4 powerhouse women founders who will share what they’re building in short, engaging demos.

They might be looking for funding, a co-founder, design partners, or simply a community that gets it, so come out and support them!

We’ll close out the night with networking, delicious apps, drinks, and conversations that matter.

✨ What to expect:
🔹 Real talk on building with AI
🔹 Inspiring demos from AI women founders
🔹 MIT energy, downtown NYC vibes
🔹 Seriously good food + smart convos

Come for the insights. Stay for the energy.
Space is limited – RSVP now.

More about MITAS: MITAS (MIT Alumni Startup Network) is a global community launched by MIT founders for MIT founders who are striving to scale themselves as they scale their ventures. Founded on the belief that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a lonely journey, MITAS brings together the founders, innovators and disruptors who have helped establish MIT as a powerhouse of innovation. MITAS's flagship event, the MIT AI Conference, will take place in Mountain View, CA on 10/18/2025: https://www.mitaiconference.org/


More about Women Who AI: Women Who AI is a global community dedicated to supporting and empowering female founders in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Originating from the entrepreneurial ecosystem at MIT, the organization recognizes the urgent need for focused support for women leading AI ventures. https://womenwho.ai/


This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Contact

laura@mitas.org

Learn More 2025-06-04 21:30:00 2025-06-04 23:30:00 UTC Women Who AI x MITAS: Demo Night [New York] Join us for a bold night where creativity meets code and visionary women take the mic. Hosted by MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS) and Women Who AI, this event brings the firepower of MIT and the soul of NYC’s startup scene under one Tribeca roof. We’ll kick off with opening remarks and then leave the stage to 4 powerhouse women founders who will share what they’re building in short, engaging demos. They might be looking for funding, a co-founder, design partners, or simply a community that gets it, so come out and support them! We’ll close out the night with networking, delicious apps, drinks, and conversations that matter. ✨ What to expect:🔹 Real talk on building with AI🔹 Inspiring demos from AI women founders🔹 MIT energy, downtown NYC vibes🔹 Seriously good food + smart convos Come for the insights. Stay for the energy.Space is limited – RSVP now. More about MITAS: MITAS (MIT Alumni Startup Network) is a global community launched by MIT founders for MIT founders who are striving to scale themselves as they scale their ventures. Founded on the belief that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a lonely journey, MITAS brings together the founders, innovators and disruptors who have helped establish MIT as a powerhouse of innovation. MITAS's flagship event, the MIT AI Conference, will take place in Mountain View, CA on 10/18/2025: https://www.mitaiconference.org/ More about Women Who AI: Women Who AI is a global community dedicated to supporting and empowering female founders in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Originating from the entrepreneurial ecosystem at MIT, the organization recognizes the urgent need for focused support for women leading AI ventures. https://womenwho.ai/ This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS) laura@mitas.org