ALT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on the way we live and work, revolutionizing various industries and aspects of our lives, and creating new economic opportunities in the process. With our vibrant innovation ecosystem, highly educated workforce, and cutting-edge research, Massachusetts is well-positioned to be a global leader in AI innovation and development. On March 6, from 3:00–4:00 pm EST, the Mass High Tech Council, Knowledge Partner McKinsey & Company, and key collaborator MITRE will examine the impact, opportunities, and challenges of AI in the Commonwealth and beyond during the next MassVision2050 program. Join us to discover the transformative power of AI and how Massachusetts can drive this rapidly growing sector through sessions on "The Big Picture: Artificial Intelligence Today & Tomorrow" and "The Local Picture: Artificial Intelligence & the Massachusetts Economy."

ALT What makes a state an attractive place to live and work? On Wednesday, September 28, the Massachusetts High Technology Council is diving into the data with MKS Instruments President and CEO John T.C. Lee, Managing Principal of EY's Boston Office, Jane Steinmetz, and CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn, the creator of America’s Top States for Business. Focused on Massachusetts' business and economic competitiveness, the virtual discussion will examine how Massachusetts fared in the 2022 Top States for Business rankings and explore key factors influencing the direction in which the Commonwealth is trending relative to other states.

ALT STEMatch has created a program that enables businesses—with a very small investment of time and money—to impact young students’ lives, address this problem, and build their internal culture and team. Tech Career Days: Helping More Students Visualize a Future in STEM STEMatch partners Boston Public Middle Schools with tech companies to host career days that introduce students to the many opportunities and possibilities that exist for them within STEM fields. It’s a light lift for companies, a rewarding engagement for their employees, & a deeply impactful experience for the students who participate. Join us on Wednesday, June 29 at 1:00PM for a roundtable with STEMatch founder Chris Zannetos, Mark Coggin of Care Everywhere, and Kathy Wright of theBoston Public Schools' STEM Department, to discuss the critical need for fostering an early interest in STEM fields to address the chronic tech talent shortage & the persistent representation & opportunity gaps for underrepresented communities

ALT Cyber-attacks are a growing threat to public safety and our national and economic security. In our current digital environment, every company, large or small, is now a reachable target. Today’s attackers are well-funded, highly organized, and well-trained cyber criminals, which is why all companies must invest in cybersecurity and cyber resilience. While cybersecurity plans can help prevent a data breach or reduce the risk of malicious activity, no plan is perfect, and as cyber-attacks continue to become more sophisticated, these plans alone are no longer sufficient. Therefore, it is critical for companies to have cyber resilient strategies in conjunction with cybersecurity to mitigate the impacts of these attacks. Discover how your company can go from risk to resilience by joining us on June 23 at 3:00 PM ET for the next MassVision2050 program, Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience, featuring UKG CEO Aron Ain, Rapid7 CEO Corey Thomas, McKinsey & Co.'s Justin Greis, and MITRE's Mark Bristow

ALT Climate change is a global environmental & economic challenge. Employers, researchers, & policy experts are zeroing in on actions that are intended to mitigate the further erosion of this fragile—yet resilient—resource. Equipped with a robust innovation ecosystem, world-renowned education & research institutions, & strong public-private partnerships, Massachusetts can lead the way forward by investing in our future today. Join the Mass. High Tech Council on Tuesday, April 12 from 2:00—3:00 PM ET for a thought-provoking discussion on building a climate resilient future with experts from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), McKinsey & Company, The MITRE Corporation, & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) during MassVision2050: Blue Tech & Climate Resilience. The virtual event will explore the global climate challenge & the role Massachusetts can play in pioneering climate solutions.

ALT As COVID-19 cases rise across the nation, the omicron variant has added another layer of uncertainty, causing organizations of all sizes to rethink already-delayed return to work plans. And with vaccine, booster, & therapeutic advances providing hope that living with COVID-19 will be manageable, many are wondering if the latest mutation of the virus is the first step of the transition from pandemic to endemic. Join us on 12.14.21 from 3-4pm ET to gain expert insight on these topics during a COVID-19 Recovery & Return to the Workplace Roundtable, "Omicron Variant Updates, & Vaccine & Therapeutic Developments." Hear from Dan Barouch, MD, Ph.D., director of the Center for Virology & Vaccine Research at BIDMC, who will provide updates on the omicron variant,& Bain Capital Life Sciences Managing Directors Adam Koppel, MD, Ph.D., & Andrew Hack, MD, Ph.D., who will discuss COVID-19 vaccine & therapeutic developments with Bain Capital Co-Chair & Boston Celtics Co-Owner, Steve Pagliuca.