Designing What’s Next: Using Design Thinking to Drive Innovation in the Age of AI

Innovation doesn’t start with technology; it starts with people. In this interactive session, Assistant Professor Rahul Divekar will introduce participants to the principles of design thinking and explore how human-centered approaches can help organizations solve complex problems, uncover opportunities, and create more meaningful experiences.

Participants will examine how emerging technologies – including responsible use of AI – can amplify creativity, inform decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Whether you're interested in product development, customer experience, consulting, or entrepreneurship, you'll leave with a practical framework for approaching challenges with greater empathy, curiosity, and impact.