Innovation Partner
The AI conversation, in action — with Imagination in Action
An MIT-rooted think tank and summit series bringing together the founders, researchers, executives, and policymakers turning AI research into real-world impact.
The Imagination in Action Difference
MIT-rooted convening power
Founded and hosted at MIT, Imagination in Action gathers the researchers, founders, and executives at the center of the applied-AI conversation.
Marquee summits
Flagship AI summits at MIT and beyond feature the leaders defining what comes next — from frontier labs and hyperscalers to Fortune 500 buyers and breakout startups.
A cross-sector network
A curated community across enterprise, venture, academia, and policy — the operators shaping how AI actually gets deployed.
Research meets deployment
Programming that bridges cutting-edge research with the pragmatic questions of adoption, governance, and go-to-market.
How Imagination in Action shows up at Boston AI Week
- Marquee programming: Signature Imagination in Action sessions on the Boston AI Week schedule — the leaders, founders, and researchers driving the AI conversation.
- MIT and Cambridge presence: A bridge between Kendall Square and the broader festival — connecting Boston AI Week attendees to MIT's AI ecosystem.
- Community and connections: Curated meetups and conversations that connect operators, investors, and researchers across the week.
Explore Imagination in Action
Imagination in Action is an MIT-based think tank and community that convenes the people building, funding, and deploying AI — through summits, salons, and content that translate frontier research into real-world action.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Imagination in Action?
- Imagination in Action is an Innovation Partner of Boston AI Week — an MIT-rooted community of AI founders, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of applied AI.
- Why is Imagination in Action part of Boston AI Week?
- Imagination in Action is a Venture & Innovation partner of Boston AI Week 2026, The Festival of AI. Boston AI Week is built as a rising tide for the whole ecosystem, and partners like Imagination in Action help make the festival open, statewide, and useful to the people building AI here.
- How can I connect with Imagination in Action?
- Use the "Explore Imagination in Action" link on this page, or visit www.imagination-in-action.com. You can also meet the Imagination in Action team during Boston AI Week events across Massachusetts.
- When is Boston AI Week 2026?
- Boston AI Week 2026 runs September 16 – October 28, 2026, with Core Festival Week from September 24 – October 2, 2026. Browse every session on the Boston AI Week schedule.