Audiences love music created by humans, but AI can enhance it.
Sir Lucian Grainge, chair and CEO of Universal Music Group, spoke at the 2026 Northeastern Global Leadership Summit in London.
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Data literacy is key for digital commerce, Mastercard CEO says.
CEO Michael Miebach discussed “The Future of Technology and how the World Moves Money” during the seventh annual Northeastern Global Leadership Summit.
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AI compels us to nurture our uniquely human qualities, says President Aoun.
Universities can lead the way in reaffirming “human-centrality,” said President Joseph Aoun at the Global Leadership Summit in London.
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87% of people can tell when a brand is using AI. So what happens when the rush to adopt it breaks a carefully built relationship with customers?
Julietta Dexter, governor of Northeastern University London, weighs in at #GLSLondon
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This afternoon at the Global Leadership Summit – we heard from an incredible lineup of leaders on what's shaping the future of business, innovation, and global change.
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ALT Two people on stage: panelist Michael Miebach (CEO of Mastercard), and moderator Kathy Sun, Northeastern alum and Managing Partner of Yetir Capital. Behind them, a screen displays 'The Future of Technology and How the World Moves Money'.
ALT Two people on stage, moderator Ayesha Arora-Hughes (Alum) and panellist Hemant Taneja (CEO, General Catalyst) Taneja gestures with both hands while speaking. They are seated in gray armchairs, with water bottles and glasses on a small table between them. A blue and floral patterned screen is in the background.
ALT A diverse audience sits in rows at a conference, looking forward. In the foreground, a woman with dark hair, wearing a brown blazer over a white and blue floral top, clasps her hands. Other attendees, including men and women of various ethnicities, are visible, many wearing lanyards.
ALT Three people on stage. Two panelists, Dame Emma Walmsley (Former CEO, GSK) and Chistopher Viehbacher (President and CEO, Biogen) sit with Joseph E. Aoun (President, Northeastern) who moderates the converstaion. They sit on stage in a dark auditorium, facing an audience. A large screen behind them displays \"2026 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT\" over a blue cityscape. The audience of adults fills rows of dark seats, attentively watching the discussion.
Day 2 of the 2026 Global Leadership Summit. Today we're at @BAFTA – one of London's most iconic venues – for a day of talks, honest conversations, and new connections.
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The Curated Conversation sessions brought leaders into smaller rooms for sharper, more candid exchanges and deeper connections.
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ALT Peter Cameron, a man in a suit & yellow sweater, wearing a \"GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Speaker\" badge, laughs. A young woman in a white embellished suit smiles beside him. Another person is partly visible, smiling. Background: \"26 SUMMIT\".
ALT A man in a blue suit jacket and glasses gestures with open hands while speaking to a woman with long dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and white turtleneck. Both are seated in a lively discussion, with other blurred individuals in the background. The man's lanyard says \"Northeastern University\".
ALT A group of diverse attendees seated in rows at a conference or event. A woman with dark hair wearing a black blazer and a clover earring is in profile, looking forward attentively. Next to her, a man in glasses and a dark suit jacket also looks forward. Other blurred faces fill the background.
ALT Two men sit on a panel. The man on the right, with glasses and a beard, gestures while speaking. The man on the left, wearing an ID badge with \"Nikko\" and \"LONDON\" visible, listens attentively. Behind them, a screen displays: \"Curious About the Quantum Moment? Frontier Tech, Early Bets & What Comes After AI.\"
What does human leadership look like in the age of AI?
That will be the central question to tackle when attendees gather at Northeastern University’s 2026 Global Leadership Summit in London next week.
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Here's to a long weekend in the London sunshine ☀️⛱️
ALT Three students stroll down a London sidewalk, engaged in conversation. The woman, with curly hair and a striped shirt, gestures as she speaks. Buildings and a parked car line the street.
ALT A daytime view of Tower Bridge in London, with a group of young students picnicking on the grass in the foreground. They are sitting and enjoying food on blankets.
ALT Indoor shot of 4 students in Devon House, one looking directly at viewer, sitting around small table with laptop, papers, pens. Another person sits across from them. Large windows and potted plants give natural light.
Northeastern's Network Science is tackling some of the world's biggest questions – from the impact of AI to the future of public health – across 14 campuses and two continents.
NU London is becoming an increasingly vital part of that story.
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ALT Office scene: Network Science professor gestures at a whiteboard covered in formulas while others sit around a U-shaped table with laptops. A large screen displays content at the front of the room.
Our first Professional Practicum cohort received a brief on agentic AI. In April, they pitched at @salesforce Tower.
This is what industry-integrated learning looks like in practice.
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Reflecting on the moments that made this year unforgettable. 🐾💫
ALT A of freshmen students and faculty showered with confetti at Convocation. In front of them, Paws, the Northeastern husky mascot \u2013 wearing red \u2013 waves and cheers.
ALT A canal boat interior view shows a group of students in natural light. A woman in sunglasses and a blue jacket is in focus. Reflections on the window show the canal and onlookers.
ALT In a banquet hall, a female student speaks into a microphone before seated student guests at tables set for a meal. A stage with a screen displaying \"N\" and \"THANKSGIVING\" is behind the audience. Candles and floral arrangements decorate the tables.
ALT Two smiling women pose on a bridge with Tower Bridge in the background. A red double-decker bus passes them, blurred in motion. The women \u2013 both students \u2013 are dressed in casual jackets and sweaters.
This is your moment, #ClassOf2026 🎓✨ Congratulations to all of our Huskies graduating in Boston today!
ALT Northeastern University 2026 commencement at Fenway Park with \"DREAM BIG\" formed by fans in red and white. Graduates sit in black robes. Above, celebratory red and green smoke rises.
ALT Undergraduate Commencement speaker Hilary Duff poses for a selfie with three students, who are singing on stage. Duff wears graduation attire, including a black cap with gold tassel and a maroon gown. The students hold microphones.
ALT A speaker in a maroon robe stands at a podium addressing a large crowd of graduates in caps and gowns. Some attendees are wearing gray ponchos. Red flowers adorn the stage.
ALT Graduates in black gowns joyfully toss caps at Fenway Park stadium, celebrating with raised hands and peace signs.
What do Northeastern faculty want the Class of 2026 to know? 🎓
Professors across London, Boston, and Oakland share their advice for students stepping into the professional world.
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ALT A vibrant display of colorful flowers climbs up a classic red telephone booth with \"TELEPHONE\" written on the front. The booth stands on a brick street next to the main campus building. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
ALT A waterfront scene on a sunny day features a classic black lamppost adorned with hanging flower baskets. A white tent and sailboats are visible in the background. A bench sits along a brick path by a black chain-link fence.
ALT Waterfront scene: several yachts docked in front of a brick building with a clock tower under a blue sky. Reflections shimmer on the water's surface, adding depth to the urban landscape.
Closing out the year with the best pack in the business. 🕵🐾🔍 #SherlockPaws
ALT Five people pose at a photo booth with detective-themed props. Two women hold \"NU LONDON\" bus and \"#LIKEAHUSKY\" signs. All are smiling and posing.
ALT Three students at a round table, working closely together with pens and papers. The woman on the left, with curly hair, is smiling. All three wear red student lanyards.
ALT Three students wearing sunglasses and holding magnifying glasses pose next to the Northeastern University London husky mascot, Paws, against a black background with the university logo. Paws the mascot is dressed as Sherlock Holmes, with a deer stalker and black jacket.