Wharton in Focus: New York 2026
Professor Ethan Mollick Discusses How AI Can Drive Innovation
Look back on the magic of Wharton in Focus: New York with Wharton Magazine’s digital exclusive recapping this year’s events. Read about how Professor Ethan Mollick led an insightful discussion about how generative AI can serve business leaders, after which Dean Erika James joined him for an informative Q&A session. Plus, get the scoop on Wharton in Focus: London, where the Dean joined Professors Joao Gomes and Jules van Binsbergen to discuss how U.S. politics have recently affected the economies of Europe and the U.K.
Watch Professor Ethan Mollick and Dean Erika James in conversation at Wharton in Focus: New York, then explore updates about AI and upcoming educational programs at Wharton:
- Get acquainted with the work of Wharton Generative AI Labs (GAIL), an initiative that aims to develop ethical AI applications for educators grounded in cutting-edge research and pedagogy. Professor Mollick is GAIL’s faculty director.
- Expand your understanding of AI and learn more about how it can power your business by enrolling in an upcoming Wharton Executive Education course. Remember, alumni receive a 30% discount on select Executive Education programs, both on campus and virtual.
- On April 22, 2026, join Professor Kartik Hosanagar and panelists Jon Carr-Harris and Prasad Thammineni, WG’07, for Scaling Smarter With AI 2.0: Navigating the Next Wave of AI. This in-person Scale School session at Wharton San Francisco will offer practical guidance for scaling your business with help from AI.
- Stay tuned for details on the upcoming Wharton Global Forum in Tokyo in March 2027! Forums are a great way to gather insights from business leaders and Wharton faculty, as well as network with classmates and friends.
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