Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.

Danversport Terrace Ballroom
161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

This year's Forum features Keynote Speaker Carolyn Kirk, CEO of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

After the keynote remarks, the event will feature a panel moderated by Louise Kennedy (Founding Attorney, West Hill Technology Counsel), with esteemed leaders Antonella Cucchetti (Senior Director, Applied Materials), Sarah Rich (Head of AI Solutions, CarGurus), Rachel Sha (CEO, Terrestrial Bio), Amelia Thomas (Co-founder and CEO, River Otter), and Joanna Xylas (Co-founder and CEO, Materialize Bio).

Your ticket includes dinner and a drink ticket to enjoy during the networking session or general program.

NSTC & NE FIRST: Robotics & STEM Workforce (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NSTC is delighted to host a STEM workforce development event, held in partnership with NE FIRST and the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, MA.

Tuesday, November 10
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

The Museum will be closed to outside guests during this event, allowing attendees free range of everything it has to offer. Local teams from the FIRST Robotics Competition program will showcase their talents with student-built, industrial-sized robots for demonstration in the Great Hall.

This event also highlights workforce pathways in STEM, connecting attendees with the mentors, educators, and companies shaping career opportunities on the North Shore. Explore the Hammond Castle Museum, network with colleagues and connections new and old, and learn how you can become involved in the future of STEM across the region.

Tickets are $35 for NSTC members and $50 for non-members, which includes museum admission and refreshments. Students and educators attend free; email administrator@nstc.org for the registration code.

Parking is limited to 58 vehicles, first-come, first-served—we highly recommend carpooling with colleagues and will have shuttle service from a nearby location to ensure all ticketed attendees can enjoy this event.

Accessibility note: the Hammond Castle Museum, a historic landmark built in the late 1920s, is not handicapped accessible for assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers due to the number of stairs. More information about accessibility.

Industry Partners

MassDOT Aeronautics | Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

North Shore Technology Council upcoming events

Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.

Danversport Terrace Ballroom
161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

NSTC & NE FIRST: Robotics & STEM Workforce (10 Nov 2026)

Industry Partners

Event Partners

Event Host Sponsors

North Shore Technology Council upcoming events

Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Future of Technology and Innovation

Thursday, October 8, 20265:00–8:00 p.m.

Danversport Terrace Ballroom 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

NSTC & NE FIRST: Robotics & STEM Workforce (10 Nov 2026)

Industry Partners

Event Partners

Event Host Sponsors

Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.

Danversport Terrace Ballroom
161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923