There's a lot going on this year in Boston tech, but choosing the right conferences to attend can be difficult. We’re here to help. Here are the top 5 conferences we think you should put on your calendar.
Boston Data Festival
The fourth annual Boston Data Festival brings together people from the data-centric community to learn, network, and collaborate. The event aims to showcase innovative local companies, startups, and individuals who are transforming data and tech. Workshops cover topics like data visualization, Python, predictive analytics, and more.
Cost: $99/ one-day pass; $229/ three-day pass; $519/ premium training
When: September 22 - September 24
Where: Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center in Cambridge, MA
HUBweek
Founded by the Boston Globe, Harvard University, MIT and Mass General Hospital, HUBweek is a collaborative week that brings together some of the most creative minds making an impact in Boston and all over the world. The festival celebrates innovation at the intersection of art, science, and technology, and features daily events that address movers and shakers in food, the environment and climate change, health and wellness, science and tech, and much, much more.
Cost: $100 for the HUB Presents Concierge Pass that grants you entry to 8 HUB Presents events
When: September 25 - October 2
Where: All around Boston; Check locations here
Startup Job Fair
The Startup Job Fair is a career fair that connects the region’s hottest startups with top tech talent. The event brings together graduate students, undergraduates, and seasoned professionals for networking and learning.
Cost: Free
When: October 17
Where: Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center in Cambridge, MA
User Interface 21
User Interface 21 takes a deep dive into new UX design practices backed up by the latest theories in effective design. Visitors can attend eight different workshops taught by industry experts to learn groundbreaking UX design skills that will elevate their career.
Cost: $1,975 if you register before September 16, when the rate rises to $2,275
When: October 31 – November 2, 2016
Where: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Boston TechJam
Boston TechJam brings together entrepreneurs, emerging and leading tech companies, top-tier academic institutions, students, world-class venture capitalists, and incubators to celebrate and accelerate Boston’s leading position as a tech hub in the U.S. The event is a collaboration between local tech companies, leading industry groups, the City of Boston, and attendees. In addition to networking, Boston TechJam will feature live music, local food and drinks.
Cost: $5 - $20
When: June 16
Where: City Hall Plaza
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