As the weather cools down and fall ushers its way in, Boston’s tech and startup scene remains exciting as ever. Learn more about upcoming businesses at our Startups to Watch event in Lowell, fill your calendar with interesting panels, or drop in at the Brew Beat Hall’s weekly trivia nights.
Here’s our list of can’t-miss events for the spookiest month of the year.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
PTC Presents...Discussing Opportunities for Latinos in Tech: Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with this networking night featuring a panel of Hispanic and Latinx executives from PTC, Akamai Technologies and more. Panelists will speak about their professional journeys and the state of Latinxs in the corporate world. Get your free ticket here. 5:30 p.m., 121 Seaport Blvd., Boston, free
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Boston Bilingual and Diversity Job Fair: Calling all people of color and bilingual job candidates! Companies including the Museum of Fine Arts, Amazon, Puma, Wayside and Verizon are on the lookout to fill job openings with hires from diverse backgrounds. Come out looking sharp with resume in hand. Find out more here. 9:30 a.m., 39 Dalton St., Boston, free
Thursday, Oct. 3
State of Innovation: Autonomous Vehicles Presented by Analog Devices: As a hub of talent and innovation, Boston is the place to be in the autonomous vehicles industry. That’s why, for the second year in a row, BostInno and Analog Devices are bringing innovators together to talk about the opportunities presented by self-driving (and possibly self-flying) vehicles. Register here. 5:30 p.m., 125 Summer St., Boston, $25+
What’s Next For Cryptocurrency?: University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell political science professor Chris Wilkinson is delving into the past, present and future of cryptocurrency. Inside the college’s Innovation Hub, find out what place bitcoin and its virtual counterparts will have in the emerging world. Register here. 6 p.m., 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill, free
Friday, Oct. 4
BostonSpeaksSeries The Art Of Public Speaking: The monthly BostonSpeaksSeries returns to give patrons a how-to on business professionals’ most important skill: public speaking. After a quick breakfast, guests will take part in a confidence-boosting activity and listen to magician John Logan give his keynote speech. Reserve your spot here. 6 p.m., 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill, free
Monday, Oct. 7
Mass Innovation Nights 127: Head over to District Hall to scour the latest technology from female entrepreneurs. Attendees of Women Entrepreneurs Boston, or WEBOS, week’s opening event can explore more than 10 new women-led products, vote on their favorites and network along the way. RSVP here. 6 p.m., 75 Northern Ave., Boston, free
Tuesday, Oct. 8
InspireHER Talks: Café Night: Gender equity in the corporate world is improving, but women know it’s far from perfect. As part of WEBOS Week, a band of distinguished businesswoman, led by keynote speaker Kelly Brabants of Booty By Brabants, will explore the seven challenges women entrepreneurs face and consider how to overcome them—together. Register here. 5 p.m., 75 Northern Ave., Boston, free
Talk Data to Me: An Evening With Female Data Leaders: In a panel discussion and Q&A, Boston-based data experts will explain the widespread applications of data technology in programming, biotech and even journalism. Sit down with the smartest minds in data to learn how every business can benefit from the industry’s findings. Reserve your spot here. 6:30 p.m., 125 Summer St., Boston, free
Wednesday, Oct. 9
15 Ways to Promote Your Brand—Even Without A PR Budget: Marketing and public relations expert Robin Samora is sharing her branding expertise with the world in this WEBOS Week presentation. Twenty female entrepreneurs—first-come first-serve—can see how to make their business bigger and bolder for a fraction of the price. Learn more here. 10 a.m., 177 Huntington Ave., Boston, free
Launch And Grow Your Side Hustle: Who doesn’t want to make a little money on the side? Jen Walker Wall, of Work Wonders Coaching + Consulting, teaches business pros and amateurs the possibilities of the “side hustle” in her presentation. Pick up some marketing strategies for an existing idea or tips on how to balance ventures with day jobs. Register here. 6 p.m., 262 Washington St., Boston, $40+
Thursday, Oct. 10
Inno on the Road: Startups to Watch Presented by UMass Lowell: BostInno knows which startups are on the rise—it’s what we do. So this month, we are bringing the Lowell-based cohort you should keep your eye on to the stage at UMass Lowell’s iHub. The night will showcase a handful of startups including INQUE, NextShift Robotics and Nonspec. Snag your ticket here. 5:30 p.m., 110 Canal St., Lowell, $10+
Ignite That Spark—A Deep Dive Into the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Serial entrepreneur and Swiss watch maven Michel Jordi is coming to swissnex to talk about his business journey and his new how-to handbook, "Igniting The Spark." A Harvard Business School alumnus, Jordi has started five companies and is bringing his expertise to Boston's innovators. Reserve your free ticket here. 6 p.m., 420 Broadway St., Cambridge, free
Venture Café's Monthly Mini-Hack: Venture Café is gathering students, entrepreneurs and educators for its monthly whiteboarding session on local issues. Following an hour of brainstorming and discussion, attendees can offer up their elevator pitches on ways to combat the community’s biggest problems. Register here. 4:30 p.m., 1 Broadway St., Cambridge, free
Friday, Oct. 11
Entrepreneurship Meetup and Show & Tell: Mingle with budding businesswomen on the floor of Copley Square’s Central Library. TEDx speaker, researcher and self-titled #persistenceguru Dr. Allana Da Graca will wrap up the afternoon with some notes on self-help. RSVP here. 11 a.m., 700 Boylston St., Boston, free
MIT Energy Night: Now in its 13th year, MIT Energy Night shines light on dozens of student- and faculty-based energy startups. Jump on the chance to connect with the newest (and possibly youngest) innovators in energy field. The event draws over 1,000 attendees each year, so reserve your ticket here now. 7 p.m., 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, free
Tech Gives Back 2019: Join thousands of Boston tech lovers and more than 45 nonprofits to give back to the city's business community. The second day of the event will include an interview workshop, a website critique, coding program, hackathon and more. Sign up to volunteer for the day's activities here. starts at 8:30 a.m., various locations, Boston, free
Monday, Oct. 14
Geeks Who Drink: Trivia Night at Beat Brew Hall: Test your knowledge of TV shows and pop music sensations against other feisty teams at the Beat Brew Hall. With 70 fast-paced multimedia questions, the quiz is sure to stump even the smartest trivia-goers. Plus, winners can take home free pints and gift certificates. Learn more here. 7:30 p.m., 13 Brattle St., Cambridge, free
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Emotional AI Summit 2019: Sponsored by Affectiva, the Emotional AI Summit is gathering over 30 speakers and 300 attendees to see how artificial intelligence can make people safer, healthier and more productive. In a day of workshops, lectures and panels, the event connects tech individuals who see the potential of AI, but value the privacy and well-being of people above all. Find out the details here. starts at 7 a.m., 60 State St., Boston, $325
Under Angel and Venture Term Sheets: A Play in 3 Acts: The legal logistics behind term sheets and investment is complicated, so three Boston attorneys are stepping onstage to reenact these negotiations. Audiences can watch how discussions between entrepreneurs, engineers and investors play out in real time under the spotlight. Learn more here. 11 a.m., 1 Federal St., Boston, $25+
Legal Up! Business Affairs for Content: In Digitas’ Boston office, industry attorneys will pore over their most interesting advertising cases alongside attendees. Learn the legalese behind ad-making, intellectual property and copyright with lawyers from WGBH, Bose and more. Buy tickets here. 6 p.m., 40 Water St., Boston, $25+
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Extraterrestrial Life—A Reno Family Foundation Symposium: Noted astronomer and Harvard science professor Avi Loeb is dropping in at the Museum of Science to talk about the question everyone has on their minds: Do aliens really exist? Examine the wonders of the universe with Loeb and investigate the origins of a recently discovered interstellar object named ‘Oumuamua. Get your ticket here. 7 p.m., 1 Science Park, Boston, $34+
Thursday, Oct. 17
Beyond 20/20 Conference: The all-day conference will feature innovation and technology that improves the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. Through a series of panels, lectures and demonstrations, rehabilitation specialists and entrepreneurs will talk about new services that empower the blind community. Reserve your spot here. 8:30 a.m., 245 Main St., Cambridge, free
Exploring Value-Based Care Panel: Health care software infrastructure company Four and swissnex Boston are assembling a panel to see how viable a value-based care system could be. Switching away from a pay-per-treatment system could bring an onslaught of changes for medical and clinical startups. Panel members, including health care consultants, therapeutics executives and CEOs will let you know what they think. Register here. 6 p.m., 420 Broadway St., Cambridge, $10
Friday, Oct. 18
Ladies Get Coffee: This early-morning meetup connects women over a cup of joe. Created by General Assembly and Ladies Get Paid, the monthly networking event is the place for female entrepreneurs to get to know one other—all while sipping on espresso and sampling their favorite snacks. Learn more here. 8:30 a.m., 125 Summer St., Boston, free
Monday, Oct. 21
Artificial Intelligence and IoT startup showcase: A slew of new AI startups will quickly demo their novel technologies at this showcase, hosted by the Hult International Business School. Plus, the night is chock full of perks, including free headshots from The Boston Headshot and pizza, to finish the evening off. Get your ticket here. 6 a.m., 1 Education St., Cambridge, $15
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Food Innovation Summit: Boston’s Food and Nutrition Innovation Council is assembling major food and pharma companies and smaller sustainability startups to create a healthier, more equitable food system. Clinical experts from Harvard and Tufts, as well as founders of food-based businesses like HumanCo and 1,000 Days, will speak at the event. Register here. 1:30 p.m., 150 Harrison Ave., Boston, free
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition: The three-day exposition dives into the how-to behind opening a marijuana business and offers opportunities for investment in existing ventures. The workshops will also cover the legal risk and regulations around the country’s fastest-growing cash crop. Learn more here. starts at 10 a.m. , 900 Boylston St., Boston, $35+
Thursday, Oct. 24
Fintech Connect 2019: Venture Café's mini conference collects people who are building and funding Boston’s financial and banking community. Come learn about blockchain, insurance technology and lending with Boston’s brightest. RSVP here. 3 p.m., 1 Broadway St., Cambridge, free
Friday, Oct. 25
Visual Science: The Art of Research: Peek into the Harvard Science Center's newest exhibit, a tribute to artists and scientists who have worked in tandem throughout history. The showcase houses work that played a key role in scientific research, including 3-D objects, films and images (notably pioneer Edwin Land's polaroids). Learn more here. 11 a.m., 1 Oxford St., Cambridge, free
Monday, Oct. 28
Speed Networking: SpeedBoston Network is bringing the pace and convenience of speed dating to business. Make quick connections with people in every industry—finance, tech, real estate and more—in just five minutes and jot down the most memorable matches on a “Connect-Card.” Networking has never been easier. Learn more here. 8 p.m., 269 Newbury St., Boston, $22+
Tuesday, Oct. 29
The Technical Revolution of eSports, Gaming, Gambling, and Blockchain: In this panel, software and legal experts will delve into the marketing and technology behind the esports and gaming industry. Explore how new launch strategies and blockchain are playing a role in driving these sectors forward. Find out more here. 6 p.m., 32 Vassar St., Cambridge, free
Wednesday, Oct. 30
The Peril and Promise of Solar Geoengineering: Harvard professor David Keith researched the possibility of shooting aerosols into the atmosphere to subdue the imminent threat of climate change. In his public lecture, Keith will detail his findings and consider whether this kind of solar geoengineering is viable and worth it. Learn more here. 6 p.m., 24 Oxford St., Cambridge, free
Thursday, Oct. 31
Haunted Boston Ghost Tour: Learn a bit about Boston's frightening history—haunted buildings, old cemeteries and all—this Halloween. Guests can choose to be adequately spooked under the lantern light of this ghost-guided city tour. Get your ticket here. 8 p.m., Boston Common, Boston, $18
