Transforming AI Summit
Where GenZ Voices Shape AI's Future
Annual Gathering | Cambridge, MA | Since 2023
The Transforming AI Summit is where students showcase groundbreaking AI research, industry leaders engage with fresh perspectives, and the next generation claims their seat at the table where AI's future is decided. This isn't a conference about AI. It's a movement to transform it.
What Happens at the Summit
Featured Speakers
Leading voices in responsible innovation engage in bold conversations about who builds AI and who benefits. Through fireside chats and panel discussions, speakers challenge industry assumptions, share cutting-edge research, and explore what it takes to create AI that serves everyone. Past speakers have included researchers, artists, technologists, and policymakers at the forefront of reimagining AI's future.
Student Demos
The Demo Suite is where innovation becomes tangible. Students showcase original projects spanning interactive technology, art installations, multimedia exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations that challenge conventional thinking about AI's possibilities. This immersive experience lets attendees engage directly with student-created work exploring AI's impact on creativity, justice, accessibility, and community.
Pathway Partners Exhibition
Universities and companies showcase opportunities for emerging innovators. Students engage directly with representatives to explore colleges, internships, and careers in AI and innovation. The exhibition creates meaningful connections between students bringing curiosity and diverse perspectives with institutions seeking the next generation of leaders. It's where pathways into the innovation economy become tangible.
Workshops
Interactive, hands-on sessions explore AI's impact across diverse fields—from creative arts and social robotics to ethics and inclusive design. Led by industry experts, educators, and student innovators, workshops equip participants with tools to question AI systems, understand their inner workings, and envision more equitable futures. No prior AI experience needed—just curiosity and willingness to explore how technology can uplift communities and drive real change.
AI Story Slam
Students compete for $4,000 in prizes through powerful storytelling that reimagines the future of AI. Finalists present bold, creative narratives—whether written stories, spoken word, poetry, or video—exploring powerful questions about AI's future. Through visionary storytelling, they challenge who holds power in AI, expose its biases, and present compelling visions of technology that uplift, empower, and create lasting impact.
