KSA Events

KSA Events & Programs 2024Download

We believe that the “bump factor”—the “human collisions” that happen in
Kendall—fuel innovation. We bring people together around programming and
events that are thought-provoking, impactful, and fun, so you keep coming back.

2024 Events + Programming
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Casual gatherings in fun, new spaces offer a way for residents, families and the community to access Kendall’s vibrancy.

  • Community Skate – February 17, 2024
  • Belonging in Kendall Film Series: Cultural Diversity in the STEM Fields – September 12, 2024 (RSVP Here)

2024 KENDALL SQUARE CHALLENGE

Imagine conquering Kendall Square with just a map, your wits, and your team of colleagues–daring innovators all. On June 12th, the 2024 Kendall Square Challenge transformed the entire district into a life-sized board game, with 500+ people in 55 teams racing around Kendall, competing to win the Kendall Cup, and collaborating to raise $50,000 for five local non-profits. Click below to learn more!

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KENDALL TOURS

Join us for a guided tour of Kendall Square’s public spaces, businesses and history of innovation and transformation. We’ll end the tour at a local Kendall restaurant for a quick lunch. Happening from 12:00 -1:00 PM.

ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION:
INNOVATION FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

Join us for a celebration of the innovation happening in Kendall Square, the people behind that innovation, and the impact we are having on people and the planet.

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Be a part of our celebration by becoming a sponsor! If you are interested, click here or contact Kendra Foley at kendra@kendallsquare.org.

NEW for this year:

  • We will feature Kendall Clips, short videos from our members–starting with this special video from MIT on Meeting the Global Climate Challenge.  
  • We are launching the KSA Founders’ Awards, to honor those among us who have demonstrated their commitment to bringing people and/or organizations together to do hard things that will benefit humanity into the future, to solve challenges and make life better for all of us.
  • We will have a Panel Discussion focused on Innovation for People + the Planet

For a better sense of the KSA Annual Meeting Celebration, take a look at our 2023 retrospective, including a highlight video of the event.

LUNCH ‘N LEARN SERIES

Connect with  KSA members in engaging discussions during our Lunch & Learn series! Dive into the latest in science, innovation, and community developments right here in Kendall Square. Lunch will be provided, RSVP is required. Open to all KSA members.

  • Women in Science: April 10, 2024

MEMBER SOCIALS

Casual gatherings in fun Kendall spaces offer a way for members to mix, mingle and network. Free for all KSA members.