As we head into March, we’re seeing more events return as hybrid or in person. On that note, this month we have the BBJ’s Middle Market Leader Awards held at the Boston Park Plaza. Join us as we recognize the 50 highest-growth companies in this sector.
From fintech talks and AI startup events to the Harvard Business School New Venture Competition finale, this is your Inno-approved events calendar for March 2022.
Thursday, March 3
Fintech Risks & Opportunities – How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Small Business: This seminar will be given by Karen Gordon Mills, senior fellow at Harvard Business School, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (2009-2013) and member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet. Requires a Harvard University ID. The event starts at 12 p.m. at the Harvard Kennedy School. 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge 02138.
Monday, March 7
Stepping up to Lead – Foundations of Management for the Tech Sector: A course designed and taught by Brandeis University professors for MassTLC future leaders. This five-day course will provide the foundational training to becoming a successful front-line manager. The virtual event costs $1,500 for MassTLC members and $2,500 for nonmembers. Learn more.
Wednesday, March 9
Young Professionals Happy Hour: Join area young professionals for some in-person networking at the recently opened Ward 4 in Auburndale. Newton’s newest gathering place offers top-notch food, drinks and atmosphere. $20 event fee. 227 Auburn St., Auburndale 02466. Sign up to attend.
Wednesday, March 9
The AI Startup and Job Landscape in 2022: The AI job market is in a constant state of change, and for now, growth. Join the CIC at its first free upcoming in-person meetup in Boston to gain insights into in-demand roles, skills, and knowledge and the companies that are currently hiring. CIC Cambridge, 1 Broadway, Cambridge 02142. The free event starts at 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Thinkful Webinar | Learn Data Analytics with Thinkful: This program is designed to help those with no prior experience in data or technology land their first full-time job as a data analyst — at a flexible pace and without having to quit your current job. Register for the free event.
Tuesday, March 15
Build Your Company with Strategic Alliances: The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network will host a virtual panel with entrepreneur’s sharing stories about their respective organization’s approaches to catalyzing success with strategic alliances. The event is free, but registration is required. Starts at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16
BBJ’s Middle Market Leader Awards: The program will recognize the 50 highest-growth companies in the state, ranking them by their growth over the previous three years. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. at the Boston Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza, Boston 02116. $150 for a single ticket. Register here.
Wednesday, March 16
How to Change the Gender Pay Gap with MassTLC: Explore how employees and their organizations can work together to create change in the wage gap. Find out exactly what is going on behind the scenes and what strategies and policies need to be in place for employers to close their gaps. Discuss how the pandemic has set back efforts and how to overcome it with sound strategies and ideas. Free for MassTLC members and $25 for nonmembers. Virtual event starts at 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 24
Race After Technology – Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code: Ruha Benjamin, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab, will present the concept of the “New Jim Code.” She will explain how a range of discriminatory designs encode inequity by explicitly amplifying racial hierarchies, by ignoring but thereby replicating social divisions or by aiming to fix racial bias but ultimately doing quite the opposite. Boston College will host this free, virtual event. Register here.
Thursday, March 31
HBS New Venture Competition Finale: Hear pitches from the competition’s finalists in three separate tracks (student business, student social enterprise and alumni). A total of $315,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across the three tracks, and attendees get to vote for the winner of the crowd favorite prize in each track. Harvard alumni and the public can attend virtually at no cost. Register here.
Thursday, March 31
MIT Energy Conference: This is the largest student-led energy conference in the U.S. The 2022 conference will expand its scope to include broader issues in the fight against climate change, both within and outside the energy sector; the event’s theme is “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition.” General admission is $450. Register here. Hybrid event held virtually and at the Boston Marriott Cambridge, 50 Broadway, Cambridge 02142.
