As one of the most reputable institutions, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) holds some of the world\u2019s leading research in science, engineering, design, and arts that encourage the exploration and creation of cutting-edge technologies capable of changing the world \u2013 and now MIT is bringing its expertise to Southeast Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the MIT Media Lab, the institution\u2019s interdisciplinary research lab, is bringing the latest research and insights to Bangkok at the \u201cMIT Media Lab Southeast Asia Forum\u201d <\/strong>from 19 \u2013 21 December 2022. This 3-day event will be co-hosted by KBTG and Bangkok Bank in collaboration with True, the MIT Alumni Association and MQDC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With its mission to create a space to share transformative technologies, state-of-the-art research, and the use of emerging technologies to invent a better and more just future, the event will focus on co-creating new possibilities in Southeast Asia. The knowledge-packed event will offer deep and immersive learning opportunities to inspire new generations of forward thinkers, open innovations, and spark creative thinking amongst people under the theme \u201cBeyond the Elephant in the Room\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Addressing \u2018the Elephant\u2019, or humanity’s greatest challenges that are often ignored, the event will focus on contemporary technology and the envisioned future that can bring about emerging technologies like Extended Intelligence (AI), Hybrid Realities (Xverse), Augmented Creativity, Cyborg Health, Smart Materials, Digital Currency, Space Exploration, and Sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A dozen leading experts from the MIT Media Lab, including its students and alumni, will join the event to cover several key topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Speakers<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n MIT\u2019s Students and Alumni<\/u><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n