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Solve at MIT 2021

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May 3, 2021

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Solve at MIT 2021

Virtual Solve at MIT 2021 is an engaging, two-day digital event open to the MIT Solve Community on Monday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 4.

Every year, MIT Solve hosts open innovation Challenges to source tech-based solutions to urgent global problems. The most promising social entrepreneurs from across the world are chosen to join our Solver class in the areas of Economic Prosperity, Sustainability, Learning, and Health.

To attend the full event, learn more about membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.

Solve at MIT brings together these global innovators to build partnerships and tackle global challenges in real time alongside the Solve community–Solver teams, MIT faculty, and social impact leaders from Solve Member organizations, such as General Motors, HP, Capital One, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and many more.

Dive into new Global Challenges: Engage in powerful, action oriented discussions with cross-sector leaders as we set out to find solutions to Solve’s 2021 Global Challenges, including our first US-based Challenge on Antiracist Technology in the US.
Access cutting-edge solutions and innovators: Connect directly with Solver teams to share strategic advice and new ideas. In collaborative working groups, you’ll hear and workshop their innovative solutions to urgent global challenges.
Create impactful partnerships: Meet your organization’s social and environmental impact goals by partnering with Solve Members and with Solver teams to scale their work.
Discover Solve Innovation Future: Learn about our first-of-its-kind dedicated venture fund structured as a Donor Advised Fund, and get to know our diverse portfolio of early-stage social entrepreneurs.
Hear from the leading minds in tech and social impact: Our interactive, two-day program features renowned speakers, performers, social entrepreneurs, and MIT experts committed to building lasting, transformational impact.

Interested in attending the full event, which will convene, connect, and inspire MIT Solve's global community through interactive working groups, networking, and plenary sessions? Learn more about membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.

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Session Speakers

L. Rafael Reif

President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Wanjira Maathai

Vice President And Regional Director For Africa, World Resources Institute

Michael Running Wolf

Founder, Indigenous in ML

Talash Huijbers

CEO and Founder, InsectiPro

Terence Mauri

Founder, Hack Future Lab

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Kick off the session with insights from Challenge leaders on progress made among the 2020 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams. Then, join an action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 3 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Maternal & Newborn Health Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Learning for Girls & Women Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Sustainable Food Systems Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Join this action-driven discussion where participants will meet with 4 Health Security & Pandemics Solver teams to provide advice and brainstorm opportunities for advancement, partnership, and investment.

Session Speakers

will.i.am

Creative Innovator and Tech Entrepreneur

Gitanjali Rao

Inventor and TIME Kid of the Year

Vilas Dhar

President & Trustee, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Emma Yang

Founder, Timeless

Noubar Afeyan

Co-Founder and Chairman, Moderna

L. Rafael Reif

President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Session Speakers

Eric S. Yuan

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Zoom

Raman Sidhu

Asia Director, Octava Foundation

Asha Varghese

President, Caterpillar Foundation

Iman Usman

Co-Founder and Chief of Product and Partnership Officer, Ruangguru

Hear from an Expert Panel of leaders in conversation around how everyone can have access to the digital economy. Then, join the Deep Dive to explore the dimensions of the Digital Inclusion Challenge in small breakout groups.

Hear from an Expert Panel of global public health leaders in conversation about how communities around the world can prepare for, detect, and respond to emerging pandemics and health security threats, including COVID-19. Then, join the Deep Dive to explore the dimensions of the Health Security & Pandemics Challenge in small breakout groups.

Hear from an Expert Panel of global education leaders in conversation about how all young learners can have access to quality, safe, and equitable learning environments. Then, join the Deep Dive to explore the dimensions of the Equitable Classrooms Challenge in small breakout groups.

Hear from an Expert Panel of global sustainability leaders in conversation about how communities can sustainably protect, manage, and restore their local ecosystems. Then, join the Deep Dive to explore the dimensions of the Resilient Ecosystems Challenge in small breakout groups.

Hear from an Expert Panel of leaders in conversation about how communities of color can use technology to advance racial equity and access economic opportunity, health, and safety. Then, join the Deep Dive to explore the dimensions of the Antiracist Technology in the US Challenge in small breakout groups.

Solve Innovation Future is our first-of-its-kind venture fund structured as a DAF. Join this interactive session to meet the social entrepreneurs in our newest round of Solve Innovation Future investments, and hear them pitch their innovation solutions! We will also be joined by our first round of investees to see the progress and partnerships they’ve made over the last year.

Join this interactive session as we launch Solv[ED], a new initiative for young people under 24—encouraging, inspiring, and supporting them as they become problem-solvers in their communities across the world.

Join our Expert Panel of 2020 Indigenous Communities Fellows in conversation around their visionary work and how they're using traditional knowledge and technology to meet the goals of their communities. Then, join the Deep Dive breakouts to explore ways you and your communities can support these innovators in their essential work.

The future of work–across industries, sectors and markets–has been permanently altered, and workers are not as prepared for this transition as they should be. This panel with executives from Wiley, The Adecco Group, APCO Worldwide and other innovators will discuss how to create career-connected educating and learning opportunities for types of all jobs.