Events

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  • Wed, May 22, 2024 • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

    Using technology to eliminate hidden emissions of the furniture industry

    We don’t buy furniture anymore; we consume it. Every year, millions of tons of furniture items are sent to landfills while more are made to replace them. The furniture industry contributes 2% to global CO2-equivalent emissions, which is at least as much as the aviation industry. Designer and climate
  • Wed, May 22, 2024 • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Solve at MIT 2024

    Building W16: Kresge Auditorium
    What does an equitable and sustainable future look like? How can we continue making progress amidst conflict, pandemics, and climate disasters? We’ve invited global leaders to our opening plenary, to address these universal questions, and share how they’re wielding technology through global crises.
  • Mon, June 17, 2024 - Tue, June 18, 2024

    World Real Estate Forum

    Building E14: Media Lab
    The post-pandemic real estate industry is experiencing a transformation on an unprecedented scale. The MIT Center for Real Estate—on its 40th anniversary—is convening its 2024 World Real Estate Forum in June to offer perspective, insight, and direction for practitioners in addressing challenges and
  • Thu, September 19, 2024 - Fri, September 20, 2024

    MIT Global Summit on Mine Tailings Innovation

    Increasing demand for metals will lead to more mine waste being produced. Exploring breakthrough solutions to help significantly reduce tailings waste is critical to improving the sustainability of the industry.

    The MIT Global Summit on Mine Tailings Innovation is a first of its kind conference hos