Boston Debate Showcase: MIT faculty debate AI at Laugh Boston
Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 (inside the Westin Boston Seaport, next to the convention center)
When, where, how much
From the organizer’s listing · listing updated Oct. 21| When | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:30 pmEastern time. |
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| Where | Laugh Boston425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210 (inside the Westin Boston Seaport, next to the convention center) · Map |
| Listed by | superdebate.orgOrganizer’s page · All events at Laugh Boston → |
| Category | Education and Workshops |
About
Three MIT faculty, one stage. MIT Sloan’s Yasheng Huang and Fiona Murray (Chair, NATO Innovation Fund) debate US–China AI competition, and MIT’s Manolis Kellis (CSAIL / Broad Institute), who uses AI to understand and treat disease, is also on the program. Live debate, audience Q&A where the audience helps judge, and a reception. 16+ venue, ID checked (16–17 with an 18+ adult).
Doors 5:30pm, program 6:00pm, ends 9:30pm.
Tickets: Early bird $30 (first 50), General $40, Patron $60; groups of 5+ get 25% off.
Organized by SuperDebate with the Modus Ponens Institute (Boston host).
Contact: Archie Stapleton, astapleton@modusponensinstitute.com, 857-320-1778
Listing text from the organizer, edited by Explore Boston.
Getting there
Also on Tuesday
Same day, around the city- to 11:00 amBostonYPA New Member Coffee ConnectCaffe Nero, 368 Congress Street, Seaport DistrictSee listingbostonypa.com
- to noonOrigami Club at the West End BranchBoston Public Library, West End Branch, 151 Cambridge St, West EndSee listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
- to 4:30 pmHubbub Bowl Games with the Tomaquag MuseumBoston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back BaySee listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
- to 4:45 pmLittle Groove Concert at the East Boston BranchBoston Public Library, East Boston Branch, 365 Bremen St, East BostonSee listingbpl.bibliocommons.com