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Working Mothers Summit 2026

Thursday, March 26, | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Come together to feel empowered and supported with fellow working mothers and caregivers, industry leaders, and advocates at The Boston Globe's second annual Working Mothers Summit, available both in person and virtually.

Experience Breakout Sessions throughout the day, including:

Session 1

What the Tech? Real Talk About Kids, Screens & Safety

Featuring:

  • Nicki Petrossi​, Podcast Host & Digital Safety Advocate, Scrolling 2 Death Podcast

Sponsored by:

Bark logo

Session 2

From To-Do Lists to Tough Decisions: AI for the Working Mom

Featuring:

  • Shira Center​, VP, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives, The Boston Globe

Full schedule available here​.

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Presented by:

PNC Bank

Sponsored by:

Bark, Boston Children's Museum, Cross Insurance, Day Pitney, RSM
 
Defeat the Odds Pitch Competition

Last Call! Students: 4 Days left to submit your pitch for the chance to win $30,000!

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

Fetch invites student entrepreneurs from universities across the U.S. to pitch their business ideas for the chance to win up to $30,000, an all‑expenses-paid trip to Boston to pitch live at The Boston Globe's Tech Innovation Summit on June 9, 2026, 1:1 mentorship from Fetch leaders​, access to Fetch office space​, and more.

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Boston Weddings Bubbly Brunch

Boston Weddings Bubbly Brunch

Sunday, March 29 | Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

Join Boston Weddings for an exclusive day of pampering and planning for you and your entire wedding party. Your ticket includes a delicious brunch, curated cocktails, immersive activations, exclusive giveaways, and insider access to Boston's top wedding professionals—and so much more!

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Presented by:

Boston Magazine, Boston Weddings
 
Monthly GlobeDocs: Mothers in the Middle

Monthly GlobeDocs: Mothers in the Middle

Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00 p.m. | Virtual

Filmmaker Lauren Hollingsworth explores the impossible balance of work and motherhood in today's America, as seen through the eyes of a teacher, a real estate agent, a fashion executive and an actress. Told through the lens of the filmmaker's own journey, including heartfelt interviews with her own mother, the film raises questions about the sacrifices working women make in their careers and personal lives when children enter the equation.

Join The Boston Globe's Money, Power, and Inequality Reporter Mara Kardas-Nelson and filmmaker Lauren Hollingsworth in a virtual discussion.

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Sponsored by:

Cross Insurance logo
 
Health Equity Summit 2026

Health Equity Summit 2026

Wednesday, May 13 | 9:30 a.m. David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University, 20 Western Ave., Boston

Join us as we convene health and life sciences ecosystem leaders, medical experts, journalists, and community advocates in person to engage in critical conversations focused on reducing health disparities and fostering more inclusive care.

Announcing our Headliners:

More details coming soon!

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Presented by:

Sanofi logo

Sponsored by:

Dana Farber logo
 
Salute to Nurses 2026

Salute to Nurses

Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00 p.m. | The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd. #300, Boston

Calling all nurses! In honor of Boston Globe Media's annual Salute to Nurses section, Globe Events, in partnership with Keches Law Group, is proud to host an in-person celebration recognizing the extraordinary dedication and impact of nurses in our community.

Guests will enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres, along with special giveaways throughout the evening.

RSVP
 
Tech Innovation Summit 2026

Tech Innovation Summit 2026

Tuesday, June 9 | 9:30 a.m. | 60 State St., Boston

Join us as we bring together the region's top tech leaders focused on AI, Climate Tech, Health Tech, Fintech, and more for a day of networking and insightful discussions around Boston's impact on technology around the world.

Speakers to be announced!

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Sponsored by:

Fetch
 
An AMA series on unemployment from The Boston Globe and B-Side

Help not Wanted. An AMA series on unemployment from The Boston Globe and B-Side.

Emily Schario from the B-Side newsletter is sitting down with Larry Edelman​, longtime Globe business journalist and Trendlines newsletter writer, to answer your burning questions about unemployment, job hunting, and navigating this mess. Submit your questions or RSVP to get all the answers!

RSVP + Questions
 
See Oscar Contenders at the MFA

Partner Event

See Oscar Contenders at the MFA

MFA Boston | 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston

Experience the pulse of contemporary film from around the world with Global Cinema Now at the MFA. Showcasing standout films from Cannes, Venice, and other prestigious festivals, this bold series reveals the richness of cinematic storytelling today. It includes Oscar nominees The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, It Was Just an Accident, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, Hamnet​, and One Battle After Another​, as well as the Gotham Independent Film Award winner Resurrection and Park Chan-wook's dark comedy-thriller No Other Choice ​. Tickets and showtimes at mfa.org​.

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Film Screening: Ocean with David Attenborough

Partner Event

Film Screening: Ocean with David Attenborough

Wednesday, March 18 | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Simons Theatre | 1 Central Wharf, Boston

The Lowell Lecture Series at the New England Aquarium presents a screening of Ocean with David Attenborough​. This stunning documentary shines a light on both the beauty of the sea and the ways in which humans are depleting its riches. In the film, world-renowned writer, broadcaster, and naturalist David Attenborough takes viewers on a spectacular underwater journey that offers opportunities to reflect deeply on the ocean's significance, the threats it faces, and the solutions that can ensure its protection. Ocean with David Attenborough was directed by Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan​, and Keith Scholey​.

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Harvard Book Store Events

Jessica Riskin: The Power of Life

Partner Event

Jessica Riskin: The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

Tuesday, March 24 | Harvard Science Center

Harvard Book Store, the Harvard University Division of Science, and the Harvard Library welcome Jessica Riskin for a discussion of her new book, The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck​.

Free RSVP
 
Julia Minson: How to Disagree Better

Partner Event

Julia Minson: How to Disagree Better: The Secret to Less Conflict and More Influence

Thursday, April 2 | Cambridge Public Library

Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Julia Minson for a discussion of her book, How to Disagree Better: The Secret to Less Conflict and More Influence​.