Progress through Innovation Opening Remarks

Nisha Pillai (Master of Ceremonies), MIT Chancellor Phil Clay and Legatum Center Founder Iqbal Quadir kick off the day's events.

Keynote Speaker, Eric Maskin

Eric S. Maskin, 2007 Nobel Laureate in Economics, spoke about why globalization has failed to reduce inequality.

Panel of Entrepreneurs from Afghanistan, India and Kenya

Entrepreneurs from Afghanistan, India, and Kenya discuss the rewards and challenges that come from starting businesses.

Keynote Luncheon Speaker, Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen, Co-founder of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, challenges the audience to redefine its definition of business: profitability and social well-being are not only compatible, they are self-reinforcing.

5 Nobel Laureates in Economics Discuss Entrepreneurship and Development

Professors Samuelson, Klein, Maskin, Phelps and Merton offer their perspectives.

Bottom-Up Progress Panel

Professors Jean-Pierre Lehmann, Ira Jackson, and Ed Roberts take to the stage to tackle some of the conference’s most pressing questions: Why are developing countries a critical part of world progress?

The Innovations Frontier

MIT Professors talk about the exciting innovations taking place within their departments and the opportunities that these innovations could present for the developing world.

Closing remarks and cocktail reception

"Make it happen."  Nisha Pillai wraps up the day with an inspiring call to action.