Discover our three impactful event series designed to address critical issues facing Greater Boston and the Commonwealth.

AI Advantage
AI Advantage

AI Advantage: Leading the Commonwealth Forward

The ongoing AI revolution is significantly influencing the region’s businesses, workforce, and economy. As the leading voice of the business community, the Chamber is dedicated to ensuring Massachusetts remains at the forefront of AI innovation both nationally and globally, cementing its role in this technological transformation.

OUR GOAL:

Ensure Massachusetts maintains and grows its competitive advantage in the technological revolution.

Join the AI Advantage Series to Empower Greater Boston’s Business Community

The AI Advantage series brings together leaders from across industries and communities to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Through dynamic discussions, the series highlights how advanced technologies are reshaping the business landscape and regional economy. By leveraging its deep relationships and convening power, the Chamber drives meaningful dialogue by engaging the business community in addressing the daily impact of AI on both employers and employees and elevating understanding of AI’s evolving role in our region.

These events are free of charge and open to members and non-members.

 

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Leadership & AI Transformation

During our most recent installment, AI Advantage | Leading Through AI Transformation, hosted at Accenture and featuring panelists Karen Kelly of Launch by Lunch, Brett Leary of Accenture, and Bhaskar Chakravorti of Tufts University, the discussion centered on a critical question: What does leadership look like in an AI transformation?

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AI-ready data

Al momentum is outpacing data-readiness, as siloed, low-quality data & lack of business context & tacit knowledge inhibit safe, scaled Al adoption. Only 7% surveyed-data reinventors-have progressed far enough in building Al-ready data capabilities required for scaled Al adoption of advanced Al.

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Bristol Myers Squibb scales AI adoption

As part of an enterprise-wide effort to rewire how the organization operates, life sciences leader Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) moved early to build organization-wide Al fluency, launching an Artificial Intelligence Quotient (“AIQ”) Academy to equip employees with foundational skills.

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Corey Thomas is taking on competitiveness

As the new chairman of the Chamber’s board of directors, Thomas is thinking about how this high-cost region stacks up against others across the country. One of Thomas’s personal projects as Chamber chairman is the creation of a “future of tech” committee in which executives will discuss the best approaches to state policies related to that field that the chamber should endorse.

Executive Exchange
Executive Exchange

Executive Exchange: Insights From Prominent CEOs

As the leading voice of the business community, the Chamber is committed to keeping Massachusetts at the forefront of business and innovation – both nationally and globally. Our newest series, Executive Exchange: Insights From Prominent CEOs, amplifies the expertise and perspectives of the region’s most influential leaders, offering members exclusive access to the individuals shaping the future of commerce.

OUR GOAL:

Offer exclusive access to high‑profile leaders and decision‑makers, strengthening engagement and elevating civic leadership across the business community.

Join the 2026 Executive Exchange | Insights from Prominent CEOs Series to be at the Forefront of Business and Innovation

We are excited to present the 2026 Executive Exchange | Insights from Prominent CEOs. This series spotlights the best of our business community – the most prominent CEOs who are shaping the future of commerce locally, nationally, and internationally. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from these influential leaders who are driving their companies, employees, and the region to new heights.​

Professionals at all levels of their careers are invited to join us to hear the perspectives of visionary CEOs, explore important insights, and be a part of the journey to strengthen our region’s competitive edge.

These events are open to members and non-members.

 

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March 26, 2026

SharkNinja’s Breakthroughs with CEO Mark Barrocas

The Chamber is excited to feature Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja, a transformative force who has led the company from a modest home appliance firm into a global innovation powerhouse serving millions across more than 38 international markets.

February 4, 2026

Seven Startups to Take the Stage at the SharkNinja

Launched in partnership with MassChallenge, the SharkNinja Innovation Challenge invited STEM student innovators and early-career entrepreneurs nationwide to tackle real-world problems with fresh, impactful solutions.

February 11, 2026

SharkNinja Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year

SharkNinja reports its financial performance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and as adjusted on a non-GAAP basis.

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Transportation-First

Transportation First

Transportation First is a Chamber initiative to address the transportation crisis in Massachusetts. Creating a world class transportation system requires policymakers, employers, and residents to recognize that transportation is a public good and should be treated as such urgently.

By putting transportation first, the Commonwealth will be in a better position to solve other policy issues which are barriers to the region’s continued growth and prosperity like housing, climate decarbonization and adaption, economic development, economic opportunity, and education access. 

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OUR GOAL:

Create a platform through which experts and changemakers can convene to address the urgent transportation crisis in Greater Boston and collaborate on innovative solutions for the future.

Join the Transportation First Series to Address Greater Boston’s Mobility Crisis and Foster Economic Growth

The moment calls for a long-term and sustainable mobility funding plan, systemic reform, and a vision for strategic super-investments. This will result in business and job growth across the Commonwealth, timelier and more affordable commutes, more accessible and equitable educational opportunities, lower emissions, livable and more affordable neighborhoods, and inclusive economic development.

The Transportation First series offers a platform to discuss the urgent crisis Greater Boston faces by bringing in experts in the field as well as changemakers to discuss the issues and talk about what the solutions for the future are.

These events are free of charge and open to members and non-members.

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June 2, 2026

State of Transportation Megaprojects

Drawing on decades of experience across state, federal, and White House leadership roles, Luisa shared insights into how Massachusetts is advancing these transformative projects and what it takes to successfully deliver infrastructure at scale, in a conversation led by James E. Rooney, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

March 5, 2026

State of Public Transit

This session featured Phillip Eng, Interim Secretary and CEO of MassDOT and General Manager of the MBTA, who shared key insights into the current state of the MBTA, the strategic direction guiding the future of public transportation, and the Administration’s approach to improving transportation infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth.

October 30, 2024

Transportation First Launch Event

The Transportation First launch event focused on the current state and future plans of the regional transit systems and featured insights from Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt, Secretary and CEO of the Massachusetts Department Transportation (MassDOT), and Phillip Eng, General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Chamber CEO Appointed to Transportation Taskforce

Governor Maura Healey appointed our Chamber’s President & CEO, James E. Rooney, to the state’s Transportation Funding Task Force, which includes public sector leaders and business groups.

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