# Event Details - **Event Name**: INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: The Americas edition of INSEAD’s Global Alumni Forums comes to the SF Hub.About this EventAI’s Next Frontier: Agents, Robots, and the Physical AI EconomyHaving mastered language, AI is now moving into the physical world—from diagnosing disease and redesigning supply chains to defending nations and reimagining cities. As intelligence moves beyond the screen, mistakes are no longer simply wrong answers; they carry real-world consequences.The Forum will bring together the builders, leaders, and thinkers preparing for this shift—and ask what role humans should play within it.As a leading global business school, INSEAD is uniquely positioned to convene conversations about the relationship between human and machine intelligence and AI’s impact on people, businesses, and society.The newly established Human and Machine Intelligence Institute (HUMII) advances this work through three areas:Research: Supporting ambitious, thematic research programs focused on human and artificial intelligence.Learning innovation: Providing resources for experimentation and new approaches to learning in the age of AI.Impact: Translating knowledge into initiatives that enhance human capability, intelligence, and agency.The INSEAD AI Forums 2026 series brings these conversations to communities around the world. The Americas edition will take place at the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation on September 18–19, 2026.Ticket InformationSeptember 18 — An alumni-led community day featuring practical workshops and discussions.September 19 — AI Forum Americas, produced by INSEAD HUMII, featuring INSEAD faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and distinguished guests.Save the dates and join us in San Francisco for two days of important conversations about the future of AI.Please note that the schedule is subject to change.DAY 1 - FRI, SEPT 18🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMRegistration🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMOpening Remarks and launch of the INSEAD Future Council Host: Vic Woo🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMForefront of AI- Drug Discovery Host: Amaka UzohInfo: Fireside Chat. 🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMAutomation and Augmentation - Designing the Future of WorkHost: Josh CohenInfo: Organization and AI: Exploring how Apple uses its 4-A Framework to structure and advance AI adoption. 🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PMNetworking Lunch🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMThinking with MachinesHost: Ruchi Soparkar - ModeratorInfo: How LLMs are reshaping how people reason, work, and decide. What it means for humans, for business and for the world when the machine becomes a thinking partner🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMThe Innovation PendulumHost: Heinz BlennemannInfo: IFC investigates resources for research and development is shared between academia and corporate innovation labs. Speakers to be announced. 🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMCoffee Break🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PMBifurcation and Collaboration: Geopolitics and Physical AIHost: Jing Liao - ModeratorInfo: How are the world’s innovation hubs responding differently to AI? This session explores shifting geopolitical dynamics, tighter knowledge security, regional approaches to Physical AI, and how automation is reshaping talent and work. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMAI in Healthcare and Drug DiscoveryHost: Sabeen Shaikh - ModeratorInfo: Agentic healthcare, drug development, medtech, surgical robotics and the practical limits of AI in scientific discovery. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PMBoard AI Governance: Power Steering, Not a BrakeHost: Robert Maciejko - ModeratorInfo: The company has become AI-first. The boardroom has not. What boards should actually do about it, and how to show they did.🕑: 06:15 PM - 08:00 PMWelcome ReceptionInfo: An evening of conversation, cocktails, and community.DAY 2 - SAT, SEPT 19🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMOpening Remarks and Introduction to INSEAD Future CouncilHost: Vic Woo🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMFuture of Learning & ResearchHost: Heinz Blennemann - ModeratorInfo: A special fireside chat with Yossi Matias, Head of Google Research.🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMFuture of Learning: Organization Design & ImplementationHost: Mike Lee - ModeratorInfo: Mike Lee and Martin Gonzalez present frameworks for building AI-ready learning organizations from the ground up. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PMNetworking Lunch🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMThe Model Isn't the System: The Design of AI WorkflowHost: Xinyu LiangInfo: Xinyu Liang - Assistant Professor of Technology & Operations Management, INSEAD🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMPhysical AI: Beyond Humanoid RobotsHost: Vidya SarmaInfo: Physical AI extends beyond humanoid robots to autonomous vehicles, industrial systems, surgical robots, drones, and defense—bringing AI into machines that perceive and act in the physical world. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMCoffee Break🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMProject Cyborg PresentationHost: Lily FangInfo: Lily Fang and Soumitra Dutta share their groundbreaking project — a fresh perspective from the next generation of AI innovators. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMVivienne Ming: Decoding the Future of WorkHost: Vivienne MingInfo: A signature keynote from one of the most original thinkers at the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and human potential, sharing her insights on how AI will reshape industries and redefine human potential, emphasizing inclusivity and innovation. Schedule is subject to change.🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMLive Demo: AI in Motion - Autonomous Delivery with Robot.comInfo: See physical AI in action with a live demonstration from Robot.com. Attendees will get an up-close look at an autonomous delivery robot and explore how AI, robotics, and real-world autonomy are moving beyond the screen and into everyday environments.🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PMAI Forum Closing Party: Celebrating Humans & Machines Info: Join us for an evening of networking and celebration as we close out the conference—honoring the synergy between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence, with special live robotics demonstrations. MUST PURCHASE SEPARATE TICKETS Schedule is subject to change. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/insead-ai-forum-americas-2026-inst/100001992176185599 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, artificial-intelligence, parties, entertainment, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 12 hours - Location: INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation - **lat**: 37.7784198 - **long**: -122.3935807 - **full address**: INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation, 224 Townsend Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a522e50bf3c017ca43579b108291c29958ccf08273b059794d87be20fbe66cce-rimg-w1200-h600-dc138f7d-gmir.jpg?v=1782529606 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST being held? - **A:** INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation, 224 Townsend Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST? - **A:** INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST is organized by INSEAD SF Hub Business Innovation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** INSEAD AI Forum Americas 2026 - INST is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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