The UNICON 2026 Annual Workshop “What Does It Mean to Be Human?” explores the evolving role of humanity in a world increasingly shaped by digital and physical transformation. The workshop will include experiences and perspectives to help executive education professionals think more deeply about what is changing in human work (and what will continue to change), and the implications for executive learning.  

We will explore challenges and opportunities posed by AI through a series of dualities 

• Technologies accessible to experts *vs* everyone 
• New and better ways to do work *vs* elimination of work altogether 
• Efficiency and often insight/depth on demand *vs* originality & creativity 

And we will reflect on these questions: 

• As individuals: How do we stay grounded, curious, and ethical? 
• As leaders: How do we foster cultures of responsible innovation? 
• As members of teams: How do we build trust and psychological safety in AI-augmented environments? 
• As part of our institutions: How do we lead the way in shaping AI’s role in society?

For questions about registration or payment, please contact: execed-registration@mit.edu

For any other questions, please contact: mit.unicon.support@mit.edu

The workshop will be held in MIT Sloan’s NEW Executive Education facilities located on MIT campus along the Charles River: 

MIT Sloan Executive Education 

One Memorial Drive, 2nd Floor – Building E66 

Cambridge MA 02142 

We invite you to review the current schedule, provided to help you plan your travel and accommodations. As the workshop approaches, the Whova App will serve as your hub for the finalized agenda, participant list, workshop materials, and additional updates.

Open to: executive education professionals – leadership, program development, sales and marketing, operations – who want and need to better understand how AI is changing our world and our work.

Boston Marriott Cambridge: 50 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02142 (8 - 10 min walk to workshop location)

The Kendall: 350 Main Street, Cambridge MA 02142 (8 - 10 min walk to workshop location)

The Royal Sonesta Boston: 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge MA 02142 (14 min walk to workshop location)

Marriott Residence Inn Boston Cambridge: 120 Broadway, Cambridge MA 02142 (12 min walk to workshop location)