Each year, MIT Technology Review releases its list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, highlighting advancements with the potential to reshape industries, economies, and everyday life. But what actually qualifies as a “breakthrough,” and how much of it is signal versus noise?
Join executive editor Amy Nordrum in conversation with Denyse Medlenka, CEO of CIC, for an inside look at how this influential list comes together and what it reveals about where technology is truly headed.
This fireside chat will unpack the thinking behind the 2026 selections, including where there was internal debate, which technologies may be over- or under-valued, and what didn’t make the cut. The conversation will also explore how founders, investors, and operators can engage with emerging technologies more critically, moving beyond trend-chasing to understand what might actually endure.
Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion that challenges assumptions, surfaces overlooked ideas, and offers a clearer lens on what “breakthrough” really means in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
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Each year, MIT Technology Review releases its list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, highlighting advancements with the potential to reshape industries, economies, and everyday life. But what actually qualifies as a “breakthrough,” and how much of it is signal versus noise?
Join executive editor Amy Nordrum in conversation with Denyse Medlenka, CEO of CIC, for an inside look at how this influential list comes together and what it reveals about where technology is truly headed.
This fireside chat will unpack the thinking behind the 2026 selections, including where there was internal debate, which technologies may be over- or under-valued, and what didn’t make the cut. The conversation will also explore how founders, investors, and operators can engage with emerging technologies more critically, moving beyond trend-chasing to understand what might actually endure.
Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion that challenges assumptions, surfaces overlooked ideas, and offers a clearer lens on what “breakthrough” really means in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
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