Artificial Intimacy: Who Do We Become When We Talk to Machines?
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MIT Sloan Club of New York
Thursday, May 1, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (America/New_York)
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Join the MIT Sloan Alumni Club of New York for the 2nd quarterly happy hour of 2025! Meet local alumni while enjoying elevated cocktails and food in the heart of Midtown.
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Stephen Gregory Barr
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Tuesday, May 6, 8:00am - 5:00pm (America/New_York)
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This year’s symposium will see how Generative AI is transforming manufacturing and operations, with a focus on scaling domestic production, addressing labor shortages, and driving innovation. Attendees will gain insights into real world applications of AI, strategies for successful implementation, and best practices from AI leaders.
Keynote sessions and panels featuring industry experts and MIT researchers will provide answers to some of the most challenging questions facing leaders today, empowering you to navigate the evolving landscape of AI and unlock the full potential of the technology.
Advanced ticket purchase requried in order to attend. Tickets can be purchased through the conference's Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-mimo-symposium-tickets-1256489175949?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
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Tuesday, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (America/New_York)
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Club of Hong Kong
Friday, May 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Asia/Hong_Kong)
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🌟 Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, & New Ventures with Dr. Ronjon Nag – May 16 LunchMIT Club of Hong Kong is excited to invite you to the next Sloan Futures Series – an exclusive lunch talk with a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, longevity, and entrepreneurship: Dr. Ronjon Nag.Join us on May 16, 2025, at 12:30 PM at The Square, Exchange Square, Central, Hong KongThis thought-provoking session, Reinventing Retirement: AI, Longevity, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, will explore how artificial intelligence and advances in genetics are redefining what it means to retire and creating new opportunities for founders and investors in a world of 100-year lives.🗓️ Event Details
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Club of Hong Kong
Tuesday, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Asia/Hong_Kong)
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The MIT Club of Hong Kong invites you to an exclusive, invitation-only event with 30 participants to explore the latest trends in education and reflect on our collective actions. Join friends from the alumni community of Harvard, Stanford and others as part of the Global Education Futures series hosted by the Yidan Prize Foundation.
Global Leaders - How is the International Baccalaureate (IB) adapting to the future of education?
Fifty years after their successful collaboration, United World College (UWC) and IB are piloting a Systems Transformation Pathway (STP) curriculum to empower educators and parents worldwide to help the next generation navigate and shape the future. Faith Abiodun, Executive Director of UWC International, will join us in Hong Kong to share the promise and implications of this collaboration. Click here to see what the Director General of IB said about the pilot last month.
Brilliant Youth - What do the youngest scientist featured by the HKSAR government 25th anniversary channel and one of last year’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons have in common?
They are classmates from Li Po Chun UWC, Hong Kong’s only boarding school, which has welcomed students from over 90 countries annually since its founding in 1992. Principal Dr. Spencer Fowler will share how the faculty is innovating beyond the IB curriculum to ensure the two years before college build an exceptional foundation for guiding students’ lifelong pursuits.
Thriving Kids - How can parents and concerned citizens counter the growing forces shaping children into passive consumers and spectators?
Learn about how Bloom Academy, Hong Kong’s first bilingual school of innovation, is nurturing social innovators and compassionate creators. With the launch of its secondary program campus this academic year, the school now offers a through-train journey for its expanding family community. Renee Boey, Head of School at Bloom Academy, will moderate a conversation with Faith and Spencer, unpack their visions and actions regarding Education Futures, connecting them to the Here and Now.
Please find event details below:
Date: 20 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 12 PM to 2 PM (Program starts at 12:30 PM)
Venue: 28/F, 9 Queen’s Road, Central (Yidan Prize Foundation)
Registration Fees: HK$100 (Light lunch will be provided)
Please feel free to bring a guest. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For inquiries, contact Michael at michael@lpcuwc.edu.hk or Stephanie at stephanie_lau@alum.mit.edu.
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Club of Hong Kong
Thursday, May 22, 9:30am - 5:00pm (Asia/Hong_Kong)
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Given the overwhelming response from our last visit, we are excited to invite you on an exclusive tour that will take you behind the scenes of two leading robotics companies: UBTECH 优必选and Huayan Robotics 华沿机器人 (previously known as 大族机器人) on May 22, 2025 (Thu). Tour Details: ~8:45 am High Speed train from HK (or earlier) 9:30 am Gather near Starbucks @ Shenzhen Futian High Speed Rail Station 9:45 am Bus leaves train station 10:15 -12:00 am UBTECH visit 12:00 -2:30 pm Lunch & travel to next company 2:30 - 4:15 pm Huayan Robotics 4:30 pm bus to Futian High Speed Rail Station Cost: US$60 per person (includes lunch and bus only.) Pls purchase your own train tickets. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about latest development of robotics industry and network with industry leaders, gain insights into innovative practices, and explore potential collaborations. Spaces are limited, so please reserve your spot today! if you have any questions, please contact lgao@alum.mit.edu or karen_ng@alum.mit.edu. We look forward to seeing you in Shenzhen!
About the Companies UBTECH ROBOTICS, founded in March 2012, is a pioneering company specializing in humanoid robots and smart service robots. On December 29, 2023, it successfully listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 9880.HK. We are honoured to have the opportunity to tour their facilities and meet with their CFO and other key executives. Join us as we explore how UBTECH is committed to creating an integrated intelligent ecosystem, leveraging intelligent robots as the core platform and AI technology as the driving force, combining hardware, software, services, and content to achieve this vision.
Huayan Robotics, formerly known as Han's Robot, is a leading developer and manufacturer of intelligent collaborative robots, serving diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, education, and services. With a global presence spanning over 100 countries and regions, Huayan Robotics is renowned for its innovative solutions. We are excited to visit their showroom and engage in an interactive discussion with the founder and key executives to delve deeper into the dynamic world of industrial robots and explore future trends.
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MIT Sloan Club of New York
Thursday, June 5, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (America/New_York)
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Join us for a panel discussion hearing from three MIT and MIT Sloan alumni on their experiences on the popular American television show, Shark Tank. Our panel will discuss their ventures, being on the show negotiating with the sharks, and running their businesses after the show.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about this unique experience and support MIT founders.
Hear from a panel of MIT and MIT Sloan alumni:
Mollie (Chung) Cha, Co-Founder of Must Love, MIT Sloan MBA ‘15
Kelly McGee, Co-Founder of Yardsale, MIT ‘17
Amrita Saigal, Founder of Kudos, MIT ‘10
Moderator: Asha Aravindakshan, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA ‘17
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Mollie (Chung) Cha, co-founded plant-based food and beverage brand Must Love (formerly known as Hakuna Brands), with her best friend from college. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Mollie graduated with her M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Mollie appeared on Shark Tank in January 2022. You can watch the 9 mins video clip here.
Kelly McGee, co-founded sports equipment and lifestyle brand Yardsale. He is based in San Francisco, CA. Kelly graduated with his S.B. in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design from MIT.
Kelly appeared on Shark Tank in November 2024. You can watch the 22 mins video clip (with commentary) here.
Amrita Saigal founded sustainable diaper manufacturer Kudos. She is based in Los Angeles, CA. Amrita graduated with her S.B. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Amrita appeared on Shark Tank in January 2023. You can watch a 6 mins video clip here and read this recent Slice of MIT article.
Moderator:
Asha Aravindakshan, MIT Sloan Fellow MBA ‘17
Asha Aravindakshan (@dcasha) is the COO of GlobalGiving and the author of Skills: The Common Denominator, which highlights true stories of transferable skills for career success. Previously, she streamlined business operations to maximize accountability, growth and strategic alignment for public and private stakeholders.
Asha serves on the Board of Directors for MIT Sloan Club of New York, the Alumni Leadership Council for Forté, and as a Venture Partner for Verve Ventures. She’s presented at conferences in the Americas and is the recipient of awards on digital transformation and future of work. Asha studied business at The George Washington University and MIT Sloan School of Management.
She is an avid Shark Tank viewer and purveyor of the show’s products.
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MIT Sloan Club of New York
Tuesday, June 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm (America/New_York)
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Tuesday, June 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (America/New_York)
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