BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20260312T180909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180909Z UID:15705-1775152800-1775156400@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Five Steps to HypherGrowth: The Algorithm with Jon McNeill DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Jon McNeill in conversation with Jodi Goldstein\, CEO of the COOP and leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\n\nAn entrepreneur and former president of Tesla\, McNeill will discuss his new book\, The Algorithm. Drawing on decades of experience scaling high-growth companies\, he shares the decision-making framework he used to help build some of the world’s most forward-thinking organizations. \nWhether you’re a founder\, executive\, or aspiring leader\, this conversation will deliver practical insights on strategy\, execution\, and building companies that last. Don’t miss the chance to hear two innovation leaders in conversation at the heart of Harvard Square. \nAbout Jon NcNeil \nJon McNeill is the CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures\, where he has helped launch 12 companies targeting large\, high-growth markets. A seasoned operator and entrepreneur\, he previously served as President of Tesla and as COO of Lyft\, where he helped double revenue and take the company public. \nIn his new book\, The Algorithm\, McNeill shares a behind-the-scenes look at how companies like Tesla\, SpaceX\, Lululemon\, and General Motors achieve hypergrowth—and the practical framework leaders can use to scale with impact. \nAbout the COOP \nFounded in 1882 by Harvard students\, The COOP began as a simple but ambitious idea: a store created to serve students. When MIT joined the cooperative in 1916\, The COOP quickly became a landmark in Harvard Square. Over the decades\, it has welcomed cultural icons while evolving into a global destination for community and culture. Today\, The COOP remains a hub for discovery\, conversation\, and community; bringing together readers\, writers\, and ideas that shape campus life and reach far beyond it. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-five-steps-to-hyphergrowth-the-algorithm-with-jon-mcneill/ LOCATION:Harvard Coop\, 1400 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mcneill-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20260312T152308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T152308Z UID:15696-1774890900-1774895400@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Ankit Gupta Fireside Chat DESCRIPTION:The Aging Initiative is pleased to announce a fireside chat with Mr. Ankit Gupta\, General Partner at Y Combinator. Mr. Gupta’s past experiences include various software and data science positions at Google\, Palantir\, Harvard Medical School\, and Vicarious AI. \n​His startup\, Reverie Labs (YC W18) focused on engineering next-generation\, brain-penetrant cancer therapies. He utilized machine learning and elastic cloud infrastructure to power drug discovery programs. As Co-Founder and CTO\, Mr. Gupta oversaw the machine learning\, data science\, and SWE portions of the company. Reverie raised over $31M\, before being acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in February 2024. \n​Thereafter\, he became Head of AI at Ginkgo Bioworks for a year\, before transitioning to partnership positions at Y Combinator. He is now one of 15 General Partners at Y Combinator\, and is one of the premier venture capitalists in the life sciences and machine learning industries. \n​Mr. Gupta graduated from Harvard with a concurrent A.B. and S.M. in Computer Science. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-ankit-gupta-fireside-chat/ LOCATION:Cambridge\, Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ankit-gupta-event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20260219T150058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T150124Z UID:15566-1772841600-1772927999@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Frontiers Hackathon DESCRIPTION:Breakthrough’s Frontiers Hackathon is a one-day build sprint designed for students who want to prototype real systems\, test bold ideas\, and ship fast. \n🚀 What You’ll Get:\n\nFull-Day Build Sprint\n12 hours of rapid prototyping alongside 250 of Boston’s brightest undergraduate\, graduate\, and research students across CS\, design\, and entrepreneurship.\nDirect Exposure to Industry Leaders\n5 senior panel judges including leaders from DeepMind and venture capital.\nPrizes for Top Teams\nCompetitive awards for the most innovative and technically impressive builds.\nNetwork Access\nConnect with engineers\, researchers\, operators\, and founders across campuses.\n\nEligibility: Our program is open to all students across North America who are either actively enrolled\, on leave\, or recent grads. \n📍Where: MIT on March\, 7 \n⏳ Deadline: Sunday\, February 22 @ 11:59 PM PT URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-frontiers-hackathon/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/frontiers-hackathon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20250923T202327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T202327Z UID:14958-1762884000-1762887600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: From Zero to First Customer: Startup Sales & Marketing Unplugged DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Drew McKechnie ‘04\, Head of Global Consulting Services Commercialization\, Google Cloud; Larry Patrizio ‘17\, Founder of Srva\, A B2C2C AI app auto-builder; Sylvia LePoidevin\, CMO of Kandjii\, an Apple security platform \nLearn the real playbook for winning your first\ncustomers. Hear from marketing and sales experts\nwho’ve built brands from scratch\, closed enterprise\ndeals\, and hacked growth with AI-powered tools. \nHybrid Event URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/from-zero-to-first-customer/ LOCATION:Page Commons\, 4000 Mayflower Hill\, Waterville\, ME\, 04901\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Founders-Form-Halloran-Lab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20250916T181000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T184419Z UID:14849-1762416000-1762455600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Climatetech Summit DESCRIPTION:The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally\, emissions must be drastically reduced\, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing demand requires audacious entrepreneurial innovation at the nexus of energy generation and decarbonization\, coupled with corporate leadership\, philanthropic action\, and community engagement. \nWe’ll dive into these challenges and opportunities together at Climatetech Summit\, and emerge with tangible actions to foster more collaboration. \nOn Nov. 4 in Houston and Nov. 6 in Boston\, step into our incubators for a day of hands-on exploration of climatetech solutions from 200+ startups\, insightful keynotes and discussions with industry leaders\, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Throughout the event\, we’ll highlight how collaboration across Texas and Massachusetts’s climate and energy ecosystems—and beyond—is accelerating deployment\, scaling impact\, and commercializing the technologies that will power a clean-energy abundant\, sustainable\, resilient future. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-climatetech-summit/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Climatetech-Summit-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155302 CREATED:20250804T192150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T225647Z UID:14195-1761382800-1761411600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: IDEACon @Boston University DESCRIPTION:From Innovate@BU\, and sponsored by the Cynthia Cohen 2040 Impact Fund\, IDEA Con brings innovators from across New England together at Boston University on October 25\, 2025. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideacon25/ LOCATION:Boston University CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-04-at-3.17.29 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250923T203336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T203336Z UID:14960-1760549400-1760554800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: FletcherFest DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening where you’ll learn how a Fletcher education can accelerate your career and expand your opportunities. FletcherFest spotlights our new Graduate Business Certificate—open to all Tufts undergraduates—and showcases Fletcher’s broader programs in global affairs and business. \nThis year’s theme\, “Where are the Jobs? Emerging Trends in Business\, Employment and the Changing Future of Work\,” will feature engaging conversations with faculty\, alumni\, and leaders who know how to navigate today’s fast-changing job market. \nWhat’s happening at FletcherFest: \n· Hear from Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher and Dean of Global Business Bhaskar Chakravorti\n· Connect with outstanding Tufts alumni: Vivek Shah (A94) and Candace Lun Plotkin (F96)\n· Get a professional headshot (drop-in)\n· Stop by the Office of Professional Development for quick career guidance\n· Pick up Fletcher merchandise and enter a raffle for prizes\n· Enjoy some delicious food and drink \nCome for the insights\, connections\, and career inspiration—and leave with tools\, stories\, and a vision for your own future. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-fletcherfest/ LOCATION:Cabot Intercultural Center\, 170 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fletcher-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250917T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T173426Z UID:14860-1759575600-1759600800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: The Power of Storycraft 2025: Storyteller Survival Skills DESCRIPTION:Storyteller Survival Skills is the third in ISIG’s flagship Power of Storycraft series. This forum will bring together experts in nonfiction writing\, journalism\, audio and visual media\, and communications to share insights on gathering\, evaluating\, and sharing information accurately and fairly\, telling compelling nonfiction stories\, and thriving in storytelling careers. \nThe one-day forum will feature panels\, workshops\, and mentoring opportunities designed to deliver practical skills and advice for students of all majors and backgrounds who are interested in careers that involve nonfiction writing\, podcasting\, or visual storytelling. At the end of the program\, attendees and speakers will have opportunities to socialize and network. \nCheck out the schedule and reserve tickets for the sessions you are interested in. Feel free to pop in for one or two sessions or stick around for the full day of programming. Please note that tickets for each session will be available at the door. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-the-power-of-storycraft-2025-storyteller-survival-skills/ LOCATION:Eaton Hall\, 5 The Green\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Storycraft-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250902T201107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T200003Z UID:14586-1759572000-1759590000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston College Entrepreneurial Summit DESCRIPTION:The BC Entrepreneurial Summit will bring together students\, founders\, and investors for a one-day conference. Attendees will experience speaker events\, investor panels\, founder talks\, and breakout workshops. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided. \nRegister link: here URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/entrepreneurial_summit/ LOCATION:245 Beacon St\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 245 Beacon St\,\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Entrepreneurship-Summit-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250923T201737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T201737Z UID:14954-1759255200-1759258800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Building in Uncharted Territory DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steven Koltai\, Entrepreneur\, Investor\, Author\, former U.S. State Dept. senior advisor\nLessons from scaling telecom\, entertainment\, and event tech ventures—and how those experiences informed building entrepreneurship ecosystems across Sub-Saharan Africa URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/building-in-uncharted-territory/ LOCATION:Page Commons\, 4000 Mayflower Hill\, Waterville\, ME\, 04901\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Founders-Form-Halloran-Lab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250905T191546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214517Z UID:14768-1758873600-1759510800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston AI Week DESCRIPTION:Boston AI Week exists to unify our region’s entire AI ecosystem – enterprises\, startups\, investors\, researchers\, artists\, students\, and government – in a shared mission: to make artificial intelligence accessible\, impactful\, and inclusive for all. Boston AI Week is a platform to build together and build forward. \nWith over 100 events and 10\,000+ participants expected in 2025\, Boston AI Week is the largest AI event on Earth. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/bostonaiweek/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/boston-ai-week-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250905T192021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214618Z UID:14772-1757923200-1758301200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston Fintech Week DESCRIPTION:Boston Fintech Week brings you speakers you wouldn’t see anywhere else and the opportunity to make meaningful connections with the innovators\, regulators\, and investors building the future of financial services. It is an inclusive conversation amongst thousands of industry leaders and emerging fintechs from around the world. \nBoston Fintech Week\, presented by Fintech Sandbox\, is a collaboration between Fintech Sandbox and the broader fintech ecosystem and startup community. What started as a grassroots gathering has grown into a full week each year when the global fintech community gathers in Boston. \nIn 2025\, Boston Fintech Week will take place September 15 – 19\, and will include our 2-day ticketed conference – the Fintech Sandbox Innovation Forum – on September 16 – 17. The rest of the week will feature a variety of community-hosted and sponsored events\, such as fireside chats\, masterclasses\, and receptions. \nWe hope you can join us for Boston Fintech Week 2025\, as we showcase the newest ideas\, the latest advances in technology\, and the boldest fintech entrepreneurs moving faster than the speed of light! URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/boston-fintech-week/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Boston-fintech-week.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250905T192751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T192845Z UID:14776-1757923200-1758214800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Biotech Week Boston DESCRIPTION:Be a part of this unique experience spanning the drug development value chain\, giving you access to the most innovative scientific minds and business leaders in Boston and around the world. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/biotech-week-boston/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/informa-connect-biotech-week.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250815T175035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T202936Z UID:14240-1757439000-1757449800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Field Trip to Boston Ecosystem Fair\, Hosted by Startup Boston Week DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the 1st floor lobby of the Joyce Cummings Center near the front door at 5:30pm! \nLooking for an accelerator? A networking group? Government support? Or just trying to figure out where you fit in Boston’s startup scene? Startup Boston Week is bringing the region’s most impactful startup support organizations together under one roof – live and in person. Meet the folks behind the accelerators\, communities\, agencies\, and nonprofits that help founders and startup teams start\, scale\, hire\, fundraise\, and thrive. Whether you’re just getting started or already building something big\, this is your chance to explore what the ecosystem really has to offer and connect with the people who are here to help you grow. \nAbout Startup Boston Week \nStartup Boston Week is the largest annual gathering for New England’s startup community — five days of connection\, learning\, and inspiration for founders\, startup operators\, investors\, students\, and the ecosystem builders who support them. Learn more at https://www.startupbos.org/sbw2025 URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/startupbostonecosystemfair25/ LOCATION:Suffolk University CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/StartupBostonWeek-EcosystemFair-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250709T134334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T175526Z UID:14167-1757289600-1757721599@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Startup Boston Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Startup Boston Week is the largest annual gathering for New England’s startup community — five days of connection\, learning\, and inspiration for founders\, startup operators\, investors\, students\, and the ecosystem builders who support them. \nEach September\, we bring together thousands of attendees for 100+ free sessions\, panels\, and networking events spanning every stage of the startup journey — from idea to IPO. Whether you’re launching your first company\, scaling to your next milestone\, or just curious about the world of startups\, you’ll find the people\, resources\, and ideas to help you take your next step. \nMore than just a conference\, Startup Boston Week is a celebration of the innovation\, grit\, and collaboration that fuel New England’s startup scene. It’s where partnerships are sparked\, ideas are stress-tested\, and our community gets stronger — together. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/startupbostonweek2025/ LOCATION:Suffolk University CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250328T151048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T151636Z UID:14059-1746115200-1746115200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: FounderCrush at Harvard DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-foundercrush-at-harvard/ LOCATION:Harvard iLab\, Batten Hall\, 125 Western Ave\,\, Allston\, MA\, 02134\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250408T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T195605Z UID:14100-1746113400-1746120600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: MassRobotics Career Fair DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ecosystem-event-massrobotics-career-fair/ LOCATION:Boston Exhibition & Convention Center\, 415 Summer Street\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/robotics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250106T022025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T183933Z UID:13260-1740729600-1740852000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: MIT Africa Business Challenge DESCRIPTION:The dealine for submitting for the competition is January 14\, 2025. Register for the competition today. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/mit-africa-business-challenge-2025/ LOCATION:Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship\, 1 Amherst Street E40-160\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20250129T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T014120Z UID:13490-1739606400-1739728800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: India Conference at Harvard DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/india-conference-harvard/ LOCATION:Harvard Kennedy School of Government\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20241113T193844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T194956Z UID:13078-1732197600-1732204800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:International Student's Guide to Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Join our panel event\, International Student’s Guide to Entrepreneurship\, to learn how to start a company on an F1 visa. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/student-guide/ LOCATION:730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston\, MA 02215\, 730 Commonwealth Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02215 CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event,entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_898396333_121581142937_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20241028T142152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T142158Z UID:12889-1730566800-1730574000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Cross-Campus Pride+ Founders Mixer DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cross-campus-pride-founders-mixer/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240907T134311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T134406Z UID:12242-1730332800-1730591999@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Set Sail to Scale DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Set Sail to Scale from October 31 – November 2\, 2024\, in Tampa for our 41st annual Global Conference & Pitch Competition. During your weekend\, CEO members\, partners\, investors and business mentors will assemble! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Key Elements: \nGlobal Pitch Competition: Compete in the largest and longest-running business pitch competition\, offering $20\,000 in new venture fundingConcurrent Subject Matter Experts: Learn from experts in their fieldChapter Awards: Highlighting chapter successes across the networkChapter Leadership Development: Best practices and step by step exercises to run a successful chapterExhibit Hall: Meet with a variety of entrepreneurial companies  URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/set-sale-to-scale/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/tufts.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240902T235512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T000157Z UID:12161-1729933200-1729956600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Cross University Event: Boston University IDEACon! DESCRIPTION:The Boston University IDEACon is a one-day innovation extravaganza for students and recent grads to connect with fellow movers and shakers and experience entrepreneurship and leadership hands-on. This conference is a cross-university event with students attending from Boston University\, UMass Lowell\, Babson\, Tufts and more. Derby Entrepreneurship CEnter is proud to reprise our partnership for the fourth consecutive year\, offering our popular workshop\, “Networking Like A Boss”. \nWhether you’re interested in technology\, business\, social impact\, or arts and culture\, IDEA Con is the perfect place to get inspired. And even better: you’ll learn strategies to harness that inspiration and turn it into something real. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partners URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/boston-university-ideacon/ LOCATION:George Sherman Center\, Boston University\, George Sherman Union\, 775 Commonwealth Ave\,\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IDEA-Con-2024-Promo-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240423T194508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T194512Z UID:10856-1728864000-1729468799@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: TechWeek LA DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/techweekla/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240423T194240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T194244Z UID:10851-1728259200-1728863999@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: TechWeek SF DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/techweeksf/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240923T171929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T172023Z UID:12629-1728120600-1728147600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Solstice Entrepreneurship Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/solstice-entrepreneurship-conference/ LOCATION:245 Beacon St\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 245 Beacon St\,\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240731T204213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T180938Z UID:11838-1725894000-1725901200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Boston Foodtech Social DESCRIPTION:Foodtech sits at the intersection of AI\, robotics\, data\, climate tech\, health tech\, and biotech. It is a trillion dollar industry that is critical to keeping up with the global challenges of food supply.  \n​Massachusetts is among the largest foodtech ecosystems in the United States. \n​Join Tufts Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute\, MTLC\, and LabCentral to celebrate the almost 140 foodtech companies in the state. \n​To learn more about Food Tech in Massachusetts\, check out: www.bostonfoodtech.com! URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/boston-food-teach-social/ LOCATION:LabCentral\, 238 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMONTH-Foodtech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240710T175500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T152210Z UID:11770-1723046400-1723057200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Innovate@BU Summer Accelerator: Demo Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Event website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovatebu-summer-accelerator-demo-day-reception-tickets-944324418757?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us at the Build Lab for an exciting evening where the Summer Accelerator Teams will pitch their innovative companies. Get ready to be inspired by their entrepreneurial spirit and witness the birth of game-changing ventures. The teams will take the stage one by one\, delivering captivating pitches that showcase the uniqueness and potential of their ventures. They have worked tirelessly to refine their ideas and develop their products\, and now they are ready to share their vision with you. \nFollowing the pitches\, we invite you to join us for a reception at the Build Lab\, where entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, and enthusiasts can come together to celebrate innovation\, share insights\, and build lasting connections. Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres as you immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of entrepreneurial spirit. \nDon’t miss out on this inspiring evening! Join us at the Build Lab to watch the Summer Accelerator Teams pitch their companies\, celebrate their achievements\, and be part of a community that embraces innovation! URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/innovatebu-summer-accelerator-demo-day-2024-2/ LOCATION:Boston University CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/budemoday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240724T183121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T231903Z UID:11821-1722528000-1722535200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Boston Innovation Ecosystem Panel @BostonUniversity DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring successful entrepreneurs\, non-profit leaders\, accelerators\, and venture capitalists who are shaping the future of innovation. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with key players in the innovation ecosystem and gain valuable knowledge to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey. \nThe panelists include: \n\nJonathan Chang – Founder and CEO of Markit Social\nSiobhan Dullea – Former CEO of Mass Challenge & Executive Director of Innovate@BU\nGeof Hannigan – Executive Director of Merck Digital Sciences Studio\nStephanie Roulic – Founder and CEO of Startup Boston URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/innovation-ecosystem-panel/ LOCATION:730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston\, MA 02215\, 730 Commonwealth Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02215 CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155303 CREATED:20240701T124026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T124038Z UID:11579-1721064600-1721070000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Start Up Boston's Co-Founder Matching DESCRIPTION: URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/cofoundermatching/ LOCATION:143 Main St. Cambridge\, MA 02120\, 143 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02120\, United States CATEGORIES:Ecosystem Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screencapture-images-lumacdn-cdn-cgi-image-format-auto-fit-cover-dpr-1-quality-75-width-400-height-400-event-covers-xi-23bb712f-4c63-4015-93d4-2a92fba1b24b-2024-07-01-08_37_56.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR