North Shore Technology Council upcoming events

Industry Voice, Campus Impact: Shaping Life Science Education at NSCC (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us at North Shore Community College's Danvers Campus for a workforce development program highlighting NSCC’s new Life Sciences Pathways Center!

Industry Voice, Campus Impact: Shaping Life Science Education at NSCC

Wednesday, September 16
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

North Shore Community College
Math & Science Building, Danvers Campus
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 019237

As life science hiring and technical skill demands evolve, North Shore Community College is inviting industry executives, lab directors, and talent leaders to directly shape training programs. The North Shore Technology Council is pleased to partner with The North Shore Community College Foundation, Inc. for this event, where you can meet NSCC leadership and life science faculty, learn more about NSCC's exciting new labs, and network with industry partners who want to invest in future talent!

Join NSCC President Dr. Heineman, Provost Bednar, STEM faculty, and fellow industry leaders from Thermo Fisher Scientific and New England Biolabs on September 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Math & Science Building on NSCC's Danvers Campus.

Event Agenda

4:00–4:30 p.m.—Registration and Refreshments
Welcome reception and executive networking

4:30–5:30 p.m.—Panel Presentation and Q&A
NSCC Leadership and industry roundtable, featuring Representative Kristin E. Kassner, 2nd Essex District; NSCC President William Heineman; NSCC Provost Christian Bednar; and representatives from Thermo Fisher and New England Biolabs

5:30–6:00 p.m.—Guided Center Tours
Fast-moving lab walkthroughs and drawings led by NSCC staff, and representatives from DCAMM (Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, agency responsible for vertical construction projects across the Commonwealth) and Ellenzweig Architects

Why Attend?

Co-Design Future Curriculum
Help shape hands-on lab learning, competencies, and real-world workflows for our new Life Sciences Pathways Center (opening 2027).

Exclusive Site Tour
Get a guided preview of future wet/dry chemistry and tissue culture lab footprints. Please note: pre-registration, closed-toe shoes, and a hard hat are required to enter the construction site.

Meet NSCC Executive Leadership & STEM Faculty
Engage directly with college leaders and faculty driving regional workforce education.

Leverage Existing NSCC Programs
Learn about NSCC's active Life Sciences Certificate and Associate Degree pathways supplying job-ready technical talent.

Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of 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.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Please reach out to administrator@nstc.org for sponsorship details!

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

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 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.

North Shore Technology Council upcoming events

Industry Voice, Campus Impact: Shaping Life Science Education at NSCC (16 Sep 2026)

Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of Innovation

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

Danversport Terrace Ballroom
161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Please reach out to administrator@nstc.org for sponsorship details!

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

Event Partners

Event Host Sponsors

North Shore Technology Council upcoming events

Industry Voice, Campus Impact: Shaping Life Science Education at NSCC (16 Sep 2026)

Fifth Annual Women in Technology Forum—Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of Innovation (8 Oct 2026)

Fifth Annual NSTC Women in Technology Forum

Revolutionary Ideas: Women Leading the Charge for the Next Era of Innovation

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

Danversport Terrace Ballroom 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Please reach out to administrator@nstc.org for sponsorship details!

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

Event Partners

Event Host Sponsors

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

Danversport Terrace Ballroom
161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA 01923