Workshops, talks, and gatherings to get you out into Boston.
Early-stage investors will share how they evaluate AI-native and agentic startups, covering valuations, traction, teams, red flags, and what founders should be ready to answer before raising. The candid panel will be part of FI’s AI-Native Series.
Explore eventThe AI Furnace, a global community of 20,000 AI founders, operators, and researchers, will bring its network together with Foley Hoag, whose lawyers advise on generative and agentic AI. The event will spotlight the people building and responsibly advancing AI, alongside practical legal perspectives on the fast-changing technology.
Explore eventTech professionals will build connections with investors, technology experts, and entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for collaboration and stronger industry relationships.
Explore eventThe event will move beyond AI hype to explore practical applications and the real-world value AI can deliver._attendees will focus on turning AI’s widespread presence into useful outcomes.
Explore eventKate Crawford, a top AI scholar, will explore how artificial intelligence functions as a technology of extraction, uncovering its deeper impacts.
Explore eventStartup and tech leaders will share how AI is reshaping entry-level work and the technical and human skills employers will value, with practical advice for students preparing to graduate. The Cross University Innovators Mixer will also feature networking across dozens of campuses, food, and an optional behind-the-scenes office tour hosted by Klaviyo.
Explore eventAttendees will meet Lovable’s team, the operators building AI-powered product creation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they work. They’ll receive exclusive credits and team up to build and ship a real project.
Explore eventAI and startup founders, investors, and builders will connect through startup pitches, investor conversations, and opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships.
Explore eventBU Spark! will host a TechTalk every Wednesday, offering a recurring opportunity to explore technology topics.
Explore eventDavid Bruns-Smith from MIT Sloan will be presenting, bringing expertise from one of the world's leading business schools to the discussion.
Explore eventThéophane Weber, a Research Scientist and Team Lead at Google DeepMind who co-invented the training technique behind Gemini's gold-medal-winning mathematical reasoning, will discuss his work spanning reinforcement learning, LLM reasoning, and AI-driven scientific discovery. His research has powered breakthrough achievements including real-world software vulnerability detection and cybersecurity applications, backed by advanced degrees from MIT's Operations Research Center.
Explore eventVoxel51’s Daniel Gural and Nebius’s Dhruv Diddi will host a series of talks on video reasoning, action-conditioned world models, and novel-view synthesis. Northeastern University’s PAIR Lab researchers will present work spanning trajectory-grounded reasoning, reflectance confocal microscopy, and learning visual reasoning from instructional video.
Explore eventMIT Energy & Climate Night will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders across four interdisciplinary tracks—from deep tech renewables to climate communications—showcasing the breakthrough innovations and collaborations shaping our climate future. Attendees will explore interactive research and startup showcases, participate in roundtable conversations, and connect with people working to transition from lab breakthroughs to real-world climate solutions.
Explore eventLuke Blackadar of the Arts & Business Council and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will lead a free workshop, bringing expertise at the intersection of arts and legal support.
Explore eventLive AI debates will feature computational biology professor Manolis Kellis, MIT Sloan professor Yasheng Huang, and MIT Sloan professor Fiona Murray. Paid admission will start at $30.
Explore eventTech professionals will build relationships and exchange ideas with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs.
Explore eventThis session will explore how AI-powered customer journey mapping can uncover operational opportunities and help teams improve the customer experience.
Explore eventHealthcare innovators, practitioners, enthusiasts, and investors will exchange perspectives on what’s next for the industry. Their professional experience and fresh ideas will shape a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare’s future.
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