Tufts Gordon Institute EM295-01: Graduate Seminar Fall 2026

This seminar explores emerging trends in Engineering Management. The Fall 2026 schedule will cover topics such as geoeconomics, technology, globalization, blockchain and crypto currency, leadership in the modern age, AI, and more. If you are interested in joining one of the following seminars, please reach out to Partha Ghosh via email: Partha.Ghosh@Tufts.edu

All seminars will be available via zoom and take place on Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm

September 8th: State of Development of Global Civilization

A perspective on the Evolution of Geo-economic and Geo-economic dynamics; Future Leadership requirements: The critical doctrines

September 15th: Lessons on Managing in Adverse Environments: Globalization = Localization? With Gerry Brown

A perspective on leadership requirements in being effective in difficult environments

September 22nd: Ten Technologies That Will Shape the Future with Sam Liggero

A perspective on different technologies that will transform industries

September 29th: The Future of Global Finance in the Era of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency with Dr. Thomas Hardjono and Dr. Cong Zhang

A perspective on different patterns of global liquidity of Capital

Please note this seminar on September 29th will take place in 200 Schmidheiny Room (Mugar Hall) at Tufts University's Medford Campus

October 6th: Transhumanism: Enhancing Ourselves and Redefining Humanity with Filip Cučkov and Partha Ghosh

A perspective on transhumanism in the 21st century 

October 20th: Being Relevant in an Era of Artificial Intelligence with Kyle Monahan and James Intriligator

A perspective on how generative AI will shape future business and economic models

October 27th: Models of Global Innovation in Different Industries & New Resilient Organizational Models to Synchronize Multiple Steams of Inquiry and Thoughts with Partha Ghosh

How can we be ready for the future? 

November 3rd: Becoming a Leader in the 21st Century with Jerry Brightman and Partha Ghosh

Frontier thoughts on Leadership Challenges ahead: You're journey forward