Events

12.19.21 | 5 PM IST

India Community: The first in-person Holiday Gathering in Delhi

You’re invited to the first Northeaster Networking Gathering in Delhi. Join Northeastern volunteers Palak Gupta, MS’17 and Shibya Pandey, L’20 at Sutra GastroPub to celebrate the Holiday season and Northeastern spirit. Bring your festive mood and share some cheer while making new connections and reuniting with friends you haven’t seen in a while. Northeastern colors […]

12.9.21 | 6 PM GMT

UK Community Holiday Open House

You’re invited to an open house at Northeastern University’s London campus. Share some cheer with alumni from the New College of the Humanities and Northeastern University at this holiday gathering and celebrate our vast global community. Enjoy festive-themed platters, prosecco, and beer while making new acquaintances and reminiscing with friends you haven’t seen in a […]

12.6.21 | 5:30PM ET

Step Into the Blockchain Industry

In this panel discussion and blockchain event hosted in collaboration with Northeastern University’s Blockchain Organization, learn about how to step into this rapidly growing industry. Hear about working in this unique space from Professor Felipe Cortes, Sydney Rice, S’18, and Toju Ometoruwa, DMSB’16. Get hands on with the team and researchers in the NEU Blockchain Organization with the opportunity to set up your digital wallet, and meet others in the community!

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12.2.21 | 9 AM ET | 9 PM CT

Stay Ahead of the Curve with Big Data and AI

The topic of artificial intelligence is prominently discussed throughout the Northeastern community, from the classroom to President Joseph Aoun’s book. Join our Chinese community members and The NU Chinese Student Association for an exploration of AI applications in China, through a moderated conversation with a representation of those working in healthcare, retail, and telecommunication.

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11.30.21 | 3:00PM ET

Plant Shift Initiative Speaker Series: Plant Based Disruption

Our finale of the Plant Shift Initiative Speaker Series 2021 featured leaders revolutionizing their respective fields. These lifelong animal and environmental advocates apply ethics to their work, evident in their current projects.

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06.14.2021 | 12:00PM ET

Crowdfunding Your Venture With Kickstarter

Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform, aims to "help bring creative projects to life". Crowdfunding is an alternative financing option, where small amounts of money from a large number of people help fund a venture or project. This is the (highly transparent) Kickstarter Coffee Chat that you need. Learn the details of how to finance your startup through crowdfunding on Kickstarter. These founders, Tori Farley, Tyler Farley, and Danny Walsh, have collectively raised over $40,000 from over 700 unique backers. If they can do it, so can you!

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05.24.21 | 2:00PM ET

Ecommerce 101: Building an Online Business

Online platforms play a significant role in consumer shopping, making e-commerce a very attractive option when starting a business. Join a conversation moderated by Jake Willis with Natural Ash’s founder Ashley Cummings, and Lochtree’s founder Henry Palmer about how they built their online, products-based businesses. They will share insight on running an e-commerce business and examine how they are navigating this digital industry. This will be a 30-minute discussion followed by audience Q&A. Key Takeaways Navigating the e-commerce world and basics of starting an online business Sourcing and handling products and […]

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04.29.21 | 6:00PM ET

The Roux Institute Innovation Speaker Series: “From Inspiration To IPO” with David Cohen, Techstars Founder and Mitch Wainer, DMSB’07, CMO and Co-Founder of Welcome Homes

This event series is open to the community. Are you startup curious? Constantly wondering how problems in your daily routine could be improved? Interested in learning what it takes to start a company and grow it from prominent entrepreneurs? Join us to learn more from experienced individuals! Hosted by The Roux Institute.

4.22.21 | 5:30-6pm

Northeastern How To: Think Like an Entrepreneur

Boston-based alumna Catherine McLean, DMSB’07, MS’12 shared tips for shifting your mindset and defining your style as you make the jump from employee to entrepreneur.

04.22.21 | 3:00PM ET

Plant Shift Initiative Speaker Series: Engineering & Climate Correction

Listen to a conversation with disrupters Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni, PNT’23, Founder of Vegan Capital, Dale Vince, Founder of Ecotricity, and Paul Watson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sea Shepherd, on how they have engineered new designs and systems within their industries to be more plant-based.