East Coast Technology Innovation Exploration Tour: Journey to Harvard & MIT

(9 days 7 nights)

【Project background】

Boston: A Global Knowledge Hub Focused on Future Technologies

Boston is home to many prestigious universities, including Harvard, MIT, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a cradle of innovation in the United States, it has fostered legendary companies like Microsoft and Facebook. The East Coast region, known for its strong foundation in healthcare, biotechnology, robotics, and big data, is experiencing a growing wave of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.

MIT: The Base of Technological Innovation in the U.S.

Renowned for its excellence in engineering and computer science, MIT is a world-class private research university and a member of the Global University Leaders Forum. Over the past century, MIT has evolved into a leading hub for high-tech knowledge and research globally. As of 2020, MIT has produced 8 Fields Medalists and 26 Turing Award winners. In recent years, MIT has been ranked first in the QS World University Rankings, second in the US News World University Rankings, fifth in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, and fifth in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Reshape Understanding to Gain Insights into the Future

"Future science" not only creates trillion-dollar markets but also continuously transforms our lifestyles, work habits, and even our values.

Huazhi International invites you to experience Boston, the innovation hub, to gain insights from the academic and business wisdom of this American academic center. Learn about future technology trends, engage in deep discussions with Boston's leading innovation companies in biotechnology, robotics, big data, and more, explore inspiration for innovation, and connect with opportunities for international collaboration. Reshape your understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship, identify emerging trends, and co-create a future of innovation.

【Itinerary highlights】

• Visit the Core City of American Technology and Understand the Logic Behind Advanced Technological Development:

• Boston, the city of American technology

• Five Authoritative MIT Courses, Face-to-Face Dialogues with Industry Experts, and a Close Encounter with the Frontier of Technological Innovation:

• "Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning: Introduction and Overview" – Deputy Director of AI Laboratory

• "Big Data and Smart Society" – One of the seven most influential data scientists globally

• "The Future Material Revolution" – Core faculty of MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories

• "MIT's Entrepreneurial Environment and Innovations" – A leading figure in international heat transfer studies

• "Bioengineering and Gene Editing" – Renowned innovator under 35

• In-Depth Exchanges with Five Cutting-Edge Technology Companies, Gaining Insights into Future Industry Development Trends:

• BrainCO, a leader in brain science

• MIT.nano, a world-renowned nanotechnology lab

• Biostage, a leading platform for organ regeneration

• MIT CSAIL, MIT's Artificial Intelligence Lab

• Broad Institute, a major contributor to genomic sequencing for the Human Genome Project

• Immerse Yourself and Explore the Beautiful Scenery of Boston, the City of American Technology (Optional):

• Trinity Church, Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, Boston Common

【Itinerary arrangement】

Day 1: Beijing to Boston

• All Day: Arrival in Boston

• City Tour: Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England in the northeastern United States. Founded in 1630, it is one of America's oldest and most culturally significant cities. The Boston Tea Party, a key event leading to the American Revolutionary War, took place here. Boston is known for having the highest level of education among its residents in the U.S., and is home to the world-renowned Harvard University and MIT. Boston's economy is based on research, finance, and technology, particularly biotechnology and healthcare services, making it a sanctuary for medical care.

Day 2: Boston

• Morning: MIT Keynote Course

• Topic: "Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning: Introduction and Overview"

• Speaker: Deputy Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

• Learning Outcome: Explore the relationship between humans, AI, and robotics

• Course Overview: As robots reach the forefront of human development, they face challenges in new and emerging fields. This course focuses on the prospects of practical robotics and human-centered robotic approaches.

• Afternoon: Business Visit to MIT CSAIL (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory)

• Visit Theme: Explore new research and future developments in AI

• Company Overview: MIT Media Lab is a multidisciplinary research laboratory that integrates technology, media, science, art, and design.

Day 3: Boston

• Morning: Business Visit to the Broad Institute

• Visit Theme: Discover the mysteries of human genetic genomics sequencing

• Company Overview: The Broad Institute, a beacon of innovation, has made groundbreaking contributions in genomics and precision medicine, including decoding the human genome and advancing CRISPR gene-editing technology.

• Afternoon: Keynote Course

• Topic: "Big Data and Smart Society"

• Speaker: One of the seven most influential data scientists globally

• Learning Outcome: Understand the impact of big data on smart societies

• Course Overview: This course will analyze the application of big data in building a smart society.

  
  

Day 4: Boston

• Morning: Business Visit to BrainCO

• Visit Theme: Experience the synergy between the human brain and machines

• Company Overview: BrainCo is renowned for its innovative brain-machine interface technologies.

• Morning: Business Visit to BrainCO

• Visit Theme: Experience the synergy between the human brain and machines

• Company Overview: BrainCo is renowned for its innovative brain-machine interface technologies.

• Afternoon: Keynote Course

• Topic: "The Future Material Revolution"

• Speaker: Core faculty of MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories

• Learning Outcome: Discover trends in future materials and grasp technological transformation opportunities

  
  

Day 5: Boston

• Morning: Business Visit to MIT.nano

• Visit Outcome: Learn about new research results in nanoscience

• Afternoon: Keynote Course

• Topic: "MIT's Entrepreneurial Environment and Innovations"

• Speaker: A leading figure in international heat transfer studies

• Learning Outcome: Understand the driving forces behind MIT's innovative research

  
  

Day 6: Boston

• Morning: Business Visit to Biostage

• Visit Theme: Discuss research achievements in innovative microbiological engineering and key elements of organ regeneration

• Company Overview: Biostage is a leading platform for organ regeneration and is known for developing innovative biological engineered organ implants.

• Afternoon: Keynote Course

• Topic: "Bioengineering and Gene Editing"

• Speaker: Renowned Innovator

• Learning Outcome: Learn about the revolutionary progress in gene editing technology

  
  

Day 7: Boston

• All Day: Cultural Experience

• Featured Sites: Trinity Church, Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, Boston Common

• Reason for Visit: Experience the cultural and artistic ambiance of Boston.

Days 8-9: Boston to Beijing

• Return to China