EmTech Future 2026 Highlights AI's Impact on Multiple Industries

EmTech Future 2026, organized by MIT Technology Review, spans three days and features discussions on AI's influence across various sectors. Yossi Matias, Vice President & Head of Google Research, emphasized that "AI is beginning to reshape biology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and science." Hartmut Neven, founder and lead at Google Quantum AI, noted that advancements in quantum technology are progressing alongside AI developments. Evelyn Wang, VP for energy & climate at MIT, highlighted the increasing interconnection of energy, computing, infrastructure, and climate technologies, stating that these domains are becoming more integrated. Cory Doctorow, a bestselling author, remarked that "AI is changing the way we work and think." Access to the full EmTech Future 2026 program costs $596, with a 20% discount available for MIT Technology Review subscribers.