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The Future

We Choose

Edition 3

Cambridge

02.21.2026

Edition 3

02.21

2026

Cambridge

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​The world is shifting faster than ever: politically, technologically, and culturally. The pace of change can feel overwhelming, as if the future is arriving before we’re ready. But moments like these remind us of something essential:​ The future isn’t a force acting on us. It’s a choice we make, together.

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Meet Our Speakers

Hear from innovators working at the frontier of AI, biology, creativity, climate, culture, and human connection. These are blueprints for what flourishing could look like in the years ahead.

Alexis Abramson

Dean of Columbia Climate School

Martine Bertrand

Visual Artist & Designer (Arrival)

Andrea Chloe

Co-Founder & CEO
Holoclara

John Cordier

CEO
Epistemix

Anya Dillard

Founder & CEO
The Next Gen Come Up

Carlos Gascón Alvarez

PhD Researcher, Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Jeff Harmon

Leadership Coach & Founder, My Impossible

Ceren Koca

CEO & Founder of HumanTruths

Phil Neil

CEO
Founders Compass

Marinela Profi

Generative AI and Ethical AI Global Lead

Jayna Swan

Women's Empowerment coach & speaker

Shawna Young

CEO
Camelback Ventures

Alexis Abrahamson HeadshotMartine BertandAndrea Chloe HeadshotJohn Cordier HSAnya Dillard HSCarlos Gascon HSJeff Harmon HSCeren Koca HSPhil Neil HSMarinela Profi HSJayna Swan HSShawna Young HS
Alex Abrahamson HS

Alexis Abramson

Dean of Columbia Climate School

Martine Bertrand HS

Martine bertrand

Visual Artist & Designer (Arrival)

Andrea Chloe HS

Andrea Choe

Co-Founder & CEO, Holoclara

John Cordier HS

John Cordier

CEO, Epistemix

Anya Dillard HS

Anya dillard

Founder & CEO, The Next Gen Come Up

Carlos Gascon HS

Carlos Gascón Alvarez

PhD Researcher, Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Jeff Harmon HS

Jeff harmon

Leadership Coach & Founder, My Impossible

Ceren Koca HS

Ceren koca

Founder & CEO, Stealth Startup

Paul Neil HS

phil neil

CEO, Founders Compass

Marinela Profi HS

Marinela Profi

Generative AI and Ethical AI Global Lead

Jayna Swan HS

Jayna swan

Women’s Empowerment Coach & Speaker

Shawna Young HS

Shawna young

CEO, Camelback Ventures

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Treehouse
Harvard University

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Our topics

These topics define the critical conversations of our era, spanning technology, health, climate, creativity, and human potential. They represent not just what's emerging in science and culture, but the essential questions facing anyone building, leading, or imagining a better future.

Youth Empowerment

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Women's Health

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Space Frontiers

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Social Impact

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Precision Psychiatry

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Mental Health

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Leadership Resilience

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Health Equity

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Financial Inclusion

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Digital Futures

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Creative Language

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Climate Action

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Burnout Solutions

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Biotech Innovation

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AI Ethics

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Financial Inclusion

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Burnout Solutions

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Social Impact

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Digital Futures

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Health Equity

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Leadership Resilience

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Precision Psychiatry

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Youth Empowerment

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Women's Health

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Creative Language

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Biotech Innovation

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Mental Health

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Space Frontiers

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Climate Action

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AI Ethics

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Climate Action

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Mental Health

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AI Ethics

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Women's Health

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Financial Inclusion

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Space Frontiers

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Precision Psychiatry

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Biotech Innovation

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Creative Language

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Health Equity

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Digital Futures

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Social Impact

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Leadership Resilience

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Burnout Solutions

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Youth Empowerment

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