Professional & Networking Events in Boston

Dinorá Justice: Artist Talk & Reception

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 · All day

Gallery NAGA

Art

Dinorá Justice presents an artist talk on 'Seeing As We Are' followed by a reception in Boston. Hosted at Gallery NAGA (Allen Center), this event offers a thoughtful glimpse into Justice's practice and contemporary work in a welcoming gallery setting.

Thesis Defense - Yuan Yao

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:15 AM

Building 2, 2-147

Conference

MIT hosts a thesis defense by Yuan Yao on the combinatorics of triangulations of products of two simplices. The talk explores the rich combinatorial structure of these triangulations and their links to polyhedral geometry, tropical geometry, topology, algebraic geometry, and matroid theory. Aimed at students and researchers in combinatorics and geometry.

Together for Hope 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Hynes Convention Center

Conference

Together for Hope 2026 at Boston's Hynes Convention Center features keynote talks and panel discussions on resilience, social impact, and community empowerment. Hosted by Signature Boston, the day offers networking with leaders driving hopeful initiatives in a dynamic convention setting.

Mayor Summer Jobs Workshop Series - Interview Skills

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Workshop

On 2026-04-29 at 09:00, this free, youth-focused Interview Skills workshop in Somerville kicks off as part of the Mayor Summer Jobs Program. Following a resume-building session, it offers practical interview tips and mock practice led by city staff to boost applicants' job prospects.

School Committee Finance & Facilities Meeting

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Community

Public meeting of the Somerville School Committee reviewing the district's finances and facilities planning. The session covers the current budget, capital projects, and policy matters ahead of the coming school year. Open to Somerville residents and interested community members.

ODSC AI East 2026 Conference - Day 2

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Hynes Convention Center

Conference

ODSC AI East 2026 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston brings expert-led sessions on GenAI, LLMs, and modern ML/deep learning. Ideal for developers, data scientists, and tech leaders seeking practical insights and hands-on guidance.

Navigating the Noise: Information Literacy Symposium

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

David J. Sargent Hall/120 Tremont Street, Keches Room, Room 170, 1st Floor

Conference

Free half-day conference and networking event hosted by the Fenway Library Organization at Suffolk University in Boston. 'Navigating the Noise' examines how evolving media landscapes shape information literacy and libraries' roles in free speech, with discussions and networking from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 29, 2026.

Thesis Defense - Kai Zhe Zheng

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 6:00 AM

Building 2, 2-147

Lecture

Thesis defense by Kai Zhe Zheng on Probabilistically Checkable Proofs and Applications. The talk surveys how PCPs enable verification by reading only a few locations and discusses connections to hardness of approximation, coding theory, and cryptography. Held on MIT's campus in Building 2, room 2-449 (Boston).

Measuring, modeling, and reprogramming tissue organization

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 7:00 AM

Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), LL2.224

Lecture

Fei Chen explains how tissues are organized as multicellular communities, detailing how distinct cells assemble into architectures, communicate, and reprogram states in development, homeostasis, aging, and disease. The talk highlights principles, measurements, and modeling approaches shaping tissue organization.

Find Funding: Updates to BU’s Internal Limited Submissions Process

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

Boston University

Lecture

An informational session about updates to Boston University's internal limited submissions process. Learn about new deadlines, submission steps, and how to navigate BU's funding pathways—ideal for researchers and grant administrators seeking clarity and guidance.

Macroeconomics Lunch: Giada Bozzelli, Boston College

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

Maloney Hall, 313

Lecture

A lunchtime economics lecture featuring Giada Bozzelli of Boston College, presenting macroeconomic insights at Maloney Hall. The talk blends research findings with audience Q&A over lunch, ideal for students, faculty and professionals seeking fresh perspectives on current macro trends.

To Reflect or Deflect: Assessing Internal Accountability in the U.S. Military

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 8:00 AM

Building E40, 496

Lecture

Georgetown professor Heidi Urben discusses how the U.S. military's emphasis on individual accountability can obscure institutional responsibility, with implications for investigations and reforms. The talk, part of MIT Security Studies Program's Wednesday Seminar, analyzes institutional failures and paths to accountability.

MIT HEALS Core Facility Innovation Symposium

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM

Building 32

Conference

MIT HEALS hosts the Core Facility Innovation Symposium, celebrating discoveries enabled by collaborations between MIT researchers and shared core facilities. The event features dual presentations where lab scientists and core facility staff share the story of their discoveries and collaborative innovations, highlighting cross-disciplinary teamwork and transferable techniques.

Microeconomics Seminar: Nathan Yoder, University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 11:30 AM

Maloney Hall, 313

Lecture

Join Nathan Yoder from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business for a focused microeconomics seminar in Boston. Held in Maloney Hall, room 313, this session offers a rigorous look at current microeconomic topics, ideal for students and professionals.

FounderCrush

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:00 PM

Student Organization Center at Hilles (SOCH)

Conference

Harvard College presents FounderCrush, a premier student founder showcase at the SOCH spotlighting campus projects and creative ventures. Students from CE11 Studio Lab, H2A, MCB 102, GRID, and collaborating programs will share demos, pitches, and insights in a lively campus showcase.

Beyond the Bar: Unlocking the Power of Bar Associations

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Boston University

Lecture

Boston University hosts a talk titled 'Beyond the Bar: Unlocking the Power of Bar Associations' examining how bar associations influence legal practice, governance, and professional networking. The session, suitable for lawyers, scholars, and students, explores advocacy, ethics, standards, and career opportunities within the bar.

Community of Educators

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Boston University

Community

A campus gathering at Boston University's campus for educators to network, share teaching practices, and discuss trends in education. Open to faculty, teachers, and academic staff seeking collaboration.

Behind the Scenes: Performing Conditions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

MIT List Visual Arts Center

Art

A scholarly talk at the MIT List Visual Arts Center exploring how artistic labor and dependency shape form, with behind-the-scenes insights into performing conditions in contemporary art.

Woods College Undergraduate Programs Info Session (Virtual)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 1:30 PM

Boston College

Lecture

Join the Woods College of Advancing Studies for a virtual information session on undergraduate, certificate, and non-degree programs at Boston College. Learn about flexible options, ask admissions questions, and receive an application fee waiver for a bachelor's program.

Mayor’s Office of Housing Public Hearing #3

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

City Hall Plaza

Community

Boston hosts a free public hearing by the Mayor’s Office of Housing to discuss housing policy, development impacts, and community concerns. Attendees gather at the Winter Chambers, 26 Court Street, Boston, to share input and hear official updates.

Art. Science. Policy: A Student Exhibition - Opening Reception

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 · All day

Cambridge KiOSK

Art

Join the opening of Art. Science. Policy: A Student Exhibition at Cambridge KiOSK to meet the student artists and explore a cross-disciplinary exhibition at the intersection of art, science, and policy. This reception offers an informal, engaging preview in partnership with Cambridge KiOSK.

Rene Pfister's Vocal Master Class

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Red Room at Cafe 939

Music

Rene Pfister leads a vocal master class in Berklee's Red Room at Cafe 939, focusing on technique, tone, and performance. This free session invites students and guests to observe and learn from a seasoned vocalist in an intimate, high-caliber setting.

First-Year Musical 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Agassiz Theatre

Theater

Harvard's First-Year Musical 2026 is an original, full-scale show written, composed, and produced by first-year students, mentored by the Office for the Arts Theater Program. Performed at Agassiz Theatre, it showcases campus creativity and collaborative theatre in a lively on-campus venue.

Reimagining the Climate Movement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

New England Aquarium

Lecture

An in-person or livestreamed talk at the New England Aquarium in Boston exploring Black Girl Environmentalist perspectives and the evolution of the climate movement, with practical insights on expanding activism beyond current approaches. Free admission, advance registration required; a timely, thought-provoking session for activists, students, and locals.

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