In a world accelerated by machine learning, how can we use human learning to intentionally shape the future we co-create?

Boston and Cambridge have long stood at the heart of this question. From MIT’s pioneering AI Project in the 1950s to today’s thriving ecosystem of universities, research labs, and startups, the region continues to lead global innovation in artificial intelligence—balancing curiosity with caution as cities nationwide debate how best to harness AI’s power for good.

In April 2026, AMI convenes in Cambridge—home to Kendall Square, often called the most innovative square mile on planet. Hosted by Babson College’s AI Generator Lab, this unique gathering will bring together startups, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore how we might “become students again”—relearning, rethinking, and reimagining how AI can drive innovation, ensure equity, and advance human progress.

Come Join AMI in Cambridge April 22–24, 2026.

AI: Becoming Students Again
Relearning. Rethinking. Reimagining.

Positive Turbulence Agenda: Experiences, Speakers, Panelists

Optional Add Ons

• AI Boot Camp pre-meeting workshop Wednesday: hands-on session at Babson’s AI Generator Lab where student experts and faculty guide participants through real-world AI applications and live demos of cutting-edge tools.
• Boston Innovation Trail: Accompany co-founders Robert Krim and Scott Kirsner on a walking tour highlighting Boston and Cambridge’s rich legacy of AI inventions and discoveries that shaped the world.

Unique to our AMI Boston Gathering – Becoming Students Again

Intergenerational Loom – Student + Seasoned Innovators the most powerful learning happens when fresh perspectives meet deep experience. Our Peer-mentor rings pair newcomers with community veterans in connections that spark insight.

Reece Gardner ’26

Interests: AI product design, AI art, AI education

“People are scared about AI suppressing creativity, I think the exact opposite is happening. AI is enabling people of all ages to create things they were never able to create before. I’ve seen children 3D model high-fidelity prototypes and executives create designs that were outside of their wildest dreams.The barriers of entry to any creative discipline are disintegrating, and I think that’s amazing.”

Spencer Karns ’26

Interests: Energy Abundance Systems/Cycles, Neurotech, and Human Computer Interaction

“Artificial intelligence has become a game of input data and context.
The more unique, vast, and human your input, the more creative the system can be. It’s no longer a matter of how to do things, but a matter of what we want to do and why. And I’m excited to build that next wave of what’s.”

Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1-4pm Optional Pre-Workshop at Babson College AI Generator Lab – AI Bootcamp
*bus departs hotel at 12:30pm

5-6pm Newcomer Circle
Orientation Meeting

6-9pm Welcome Dinner Reception
Introductions & sharing the Gifts in the Room

9-11pm Hospitality Suite
Spontaneous storytelling and informal connections

Thursday, April 23, 2026

8-9am Breakfast + Reflection

9-12pm Morning Session
Positive Turbulence +
Beg, Brag, What If Learning Exchange

12-1pm Lunch

1-5pm Afternoon Session
Positive Turbulence +
Beg, Brag, What If Learning Exchange

6-9pm Optional Evening Experiences
CIC Venture Cafe & Small Group Dinners

9-11pm Hospitality Suite

Friday, April 24, 2026

8-9am Breakfast + Reflection

9-12pm Morning Session
Positive Turbulence +
Beg, Brag, What If Learning Exchange

Newcomers share reflections

What’s Included with Registration

What’s not included with Registration

• Curated Programming over three days, built on Positive Turbulence and community
  learning exchange.
• Nourishing Meals: Welcome Dinner Reception (Wednesday), breakfast and lunch
  (Thursday & Friday), plus evening Hospitality Suites for connection over light bites and beverages.
• Community Connection: For over 40 years, AMI has gathered a multidisciplinary, multigenerational community bound by authenticity, possibility, and openness. Whether it’s your first gathering or your fortieth, you’ll feel like you’ve found your people.
• Structured for Serendipity: Space for unexpected insights, actionable takeaways, and those “ah-ha!” moments that stick.

• Participants arrange and pay for their own travel, hotel accommodations, and
  transportation to/from the venue.
• AMI negotiates favorable hotel pricing, venue details and booking link will be provided once registered. 
• Optional add-ons include pre & post workshop experiences and Thursday
  night small group dinners.

A Typical AMI Meeting…

It’s through the collision between those different ideas, those different world views and those different perspectives that people become more original thinkers.

– Steven Johnson, Author of Where Good Ideas Come From

AMI meetings are built around the concept of Positive Turbulence, the idea that by inserting some turbulence into your thinking or your organization, you can create opportunities for ideas to collide and innovation to thrive.

Venue

The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge

The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge is a compelling venue for our community gathering titled AI Becoming Students Again: Relearning, Rethinking and Reimagining.
Located in downtown Cambridge, the hotel is just 3 miles (about 15 minutes) from Boston Logan International Airport and easily accessible by public transit or car. Recently refreshed, it offers modern guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, striking river views, and flexible meeting spaces designed for connection and innovation.
Situated on the banks of the Charles River—just across from downtown Boston and steps from the innovation hub of Kendall Square—the Marlowe embodies both curiosity and creativity. Its design, inspired by discovery and exploration, provides an ideal atmosphere for conversations about learning, transformation, and artificial intelligence.

Group Rate: $209 per night (plus applicable taxes) — an exceptional value for Cambridge in spring.
For reservations, please book online. The deadline to secure the group rate and room availability is Friday, March 20, 2026, so we encourage you to reserve early.

Amenity Fee Waiver
A $30 per-night amenity fee appears on the reservation page and confirmation email but has been waived for AMI attendees and will not be charged at check-out.