The Nano Summit is MIT.nano's flagship conference bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government, and startups to explore the technologies shaping the next decade of innovation. The 2026 Nano Summit focuses on the convergence of nanoscience and engineering, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and on the role of shared research facilities in enabling progress at scale.

The summit provides early insight into the research and capabilities needed to sustain technological leadership and competitiveness.

It is designed for researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students engaged in advancing next-generation science and engineering.