While companies are all over the place in their post-Labor Day return to the office plans, plenty of events — both in-person and online — are planned for the month ahead. Here are your BostInno-approved events for September 2021.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Pressure-Test Your Startup Idea — Pressure testing is a 360-degree check of a business strategy or plan that reveals blind spots within the organization and assumptions that may be held by members of the team. It is a stress test to evaluate plans before committing resources into action to identify risks and opportunities. One of the biggest mistakes made by startup company founders and entrepreneurs: charging in with an inadequate understanding both of the problem they want to address and the practicability of the solution they have in mind. $10 for general public/ Free for Boston ENET members. Register here. 7 p.m. Zoom webinar.
Thursday, Sept. 9
Own Your Numbers: Managing Cash Flow for Long Term Success — Cash flow is the lifeblood of a startup. Effective cash flow management is fundamental to a business’s success. As a founder, understanding your cash position is super important and you must have a firm grasp of cash flow mechanics to keep your business operating smoothly. To help you stay on top of it, in this webinar, we’ll break down the basics of cash flow management and provide tips so you can guarantee a healthy cash flow for your business. With a clear understanding of your company’s cash flow, you can get through downturns and be in a strong position to grow in a new post-COVID environment. Register here. 10:30 a.m. Zoom webinar.
MassBio Regional Mixer: Beverly — Are you ready to connect with your fellow MassBio members in person? Join MassBio for our first regional mixer of 2021 at Channel Marker Brewing in Beverly! If you work or live in or around Beverly, this is your opportunity to connect with your coworkers, network with other life sciences professionals in the area, or just kick back. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Free for MassBio members. Register here. 5-7 p.m. 95 Rantoul St., Beverly.
Friday, Sept. 10
Last Hope K9 Rescue’s Sips & Seafood Fundraiser — Join us for Last Hope K9 Rescue's signature annual fundraising event, Sips & Seafood. Sips & Seafood will feature local live band, The 1999live band; a hosted bar with cocktails, wine, and beer; a New England-style clambake by Clambakes of MA; emcee and live auctioneer, Chuck Dukas; and wonderful speakers you won't want to miss - all to support the dogs of Last Hope K9 Rescue! Special this year: help us celebrate saving our 10,000th dog and be a part of saving the next 10,000. Register here. 6 p.m., CRI Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton
Sunday, Sept. 12
Cambridge Carnival 2021 — Cambridge Carnival International is a colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. The festival, now a Cambridge institution, attracts thousands of people and is the largest festival in Cambridge. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures that can be seen as revelers masquerade through the streets of Cambridge in dazzling handmade costumes, dancing to the beat of Carnival. Free. More info here. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. University Park, Kendall Square, Cambridge.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Hiring & Managing Remote Employees — Whether you’re a manager in a company that offers remote working options or an entrepreneur juggling a team of contractors, Jamie’s hard-earned lessons in both creating and managing a virtual team and also coaching clients through the process will help you cultivate a high-performing, burnout-free team. Free. Register here. Noon-1 p.m. Online Zoom event.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Job Fair on the Lawn at D — This is an opportunity to meet with employers and learn more about available jobs that companies are looking to fill today. Not ready to speak with companies and share your resume? Visit the career readiness tent where job seekers can get resume review, advice, and practice with mock interviews. Free. 2-6 p.m. 420 D Street in Boston.
Sunday, Sept. 19
11th Annual Boston Local Food Festival — The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Boston Local Food Festival. Bring your family and friends to eat, shop and discover local food from across New England. RSVP is NOT required but allows us to send you important updates about the Boston Local Food Festival. Free. Register here. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. / Rose F Kennedy Greenway
Monday, Sept. 20
Citizen Data Science Summit — The 2021 Citizen Data Science Summit will be held in a hybrid model. Attendees are invited to join us in Boston / Cambridge at the Hyatt Regency for a full day of engaging sessions. Remote attendees will experience a live simulcast. $100 in-person, $25 remote. Register here. 9 a.m. / Hyatt Regency Boston, Cambridge.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Artificial Intelligence Innovation & Intellectual Property Implications — AI is an increasingly frequent subject of news coverage, and a ubiquitous element in new innovation, from myriad “smart” appliances and consumer goods to vast data mining and analysis operations by farms of supercomputers. Join the chair of our technology practice, Micah T. Drayton, for a lively discussion of the AI innovation landscape and its implications for intellectual property, business and society. We will discuss the various forms that “smart” programs can take, how they can integrate in our products today and in the future, and how the current intellectual property regime can help to nurture these new developments. Free. Register here. 5 p.m. Caldwell Intellectual Property Law, 200 Clarendon Street, 59th Fl, Boston
Monday, Sept. 27
10th International Conference on Nephrology & Therapeutics — Nephrology 2021 highlights the theme “New Innovations and Frontiers in Nephrology and Therapeutics” which incorporates special keynote presentations, plenary speaker sessions, young researcher forum, poster presentations, kidney symposia, Nephrology workshops and exhibitions. With members from round the world focused on learning about Nephrology and Therapeutics and its advances; this is often your best opportunity to succeed in the most important assemblage of participants from the Nephrology and Therapeutics community. Cost varies. Register here. 9 a.m. / Online webinar.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Space Sector Market Conference — The Space Sector Market Conference will foster action-oriented communication and collaboration across all segments of the space industry. The founding conference members believe that the biggest breakthroughs in space are possible only through the combined efforts of academia, industry, financial markets, and government. We strive to bring together the boldest thinkers and doers from universities and industry to collaborate with government leaders and private financial partners to mobilize the Space Sector Market to its fullest capability in the best interest of the U.S. and its partners. Cost: $250 on-site admission, $200 virtual only. Register here. 8 a.m. Online Zoom event.
Crowdfunding: How to Plan & Launch a Successful Campaign — Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular funding strategy for early stage entrepreneurs — but it’s not a guaranteed success. We’re partnering with IFundWomen, a crowdfunding platform for women-led businesses to bring you this workshop. Whether you are creating a campaign for funding or for market validation, we’ll help you create an enticing campaign that will resonate with your audience and provide your business with the capital it needs to keep growing. Our crowdfunding experts will walk you through practical ways to hone your pitch, map your network, strategically estimate your fundraising goal, market to your target audience, and design rewards that sell. We’ll also provide useful resources, playbooks, toolkits, etc that you will need to rock your crowdfunding campaign. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Register here. / Online Zoom Webinar
Boston FinTech Week at the FinTech Sandbox — During 2021 Boston FinTech Week, we’ll explore new technologies and new financial solutions that match the financial needs of today. Free. Register here. 10 a.m. / In-person and virtual options.
Wednesday, Sept. 29-30
38th International Conference on Dental Surgery and Medicine — This year's conference will focus on the theme Dentistry: A better life starts with a beautiful smile. We invite all the participants who have an interest in sharing their data and analysis within the space of Dental and Oral Health. Dental Management will be a great platform for exchanging new ideas and research. It’2 day event which will grab the attendee’s attention to explore in field of dentistry and oral health. This gathering will provide networking sessions for Dental Professionals, Dental Nurses, Scientists, Professors, Business Assistants, Students, and individuals from all dental associations and universities. Cost varies. Register here.
Thursday, Sept. 30
Grant Writing Workshop: Funding Your Technology Start-up With Non-dilutive Government Grants — M2D2 is an incubator program for early stage medical device and biotech startups, a joint program between University of Massachusetts Lowell and University of Massachusetts Medical School. Rudolph Biomedical Consulting works with early-stage technology companies to identify potential non-dilutive funding sources, design R&D projects, and write grant applications to fund them. Attend to hear Natalie Rudolph go over SBIR/STTR programs relating to biomedical and medical device technologies, with a focus on NIH and NSF; Essential elements of a successful SBIR/STTR project, and; Key components of a competitive SBIR/STTR application. Free. Noon. Register here. Online Zoom event.
