Convening the leaders of our community to define the future we want to see.

What will be the next great chapter in Boston’s history of innovation and how can we collectively bring it into being – as quickly as possible?

That is the question driving this gathering of Boston’s entrepreneurial, technological, and civic leaders. Collective Future is a chance for our region’s brightest minds and boldest builders to get together and discuss the future of our ecosystem.

October 17th
BOSTON, MA

One Day, Endless insights

Unique
Format

Collective Future is hosted in the “unconference” style – an invite-only, participant-driven format that focuses on interaction and conversation. There are no formal presentations or panels. The day is structured around a series of group discussions on topic areas generated by the interest of the participants. We’ve always found that the most interesting conversations at conferences happen in the hallways between sessions, so this gathering showcases them.

New Ideas

40+ Mind-Expanding Sessions

The topics of discussion are determined on the day of the event, but will be broadly centered on entrepreneurship, technology, public/private partnerships, culture, design, the arts – and whatever else YOU want to discuss.

Discussion > Slide Decks

You won’t be listening to pre-canned talks that you could hear on a podcast. Our curated guest list featuring the leaders of today and tomorrow ensures that everyone has something interesting to say. The format of the event is focused on connecting people with similar interests.

New FACES

Meet Experts in Bytes, Bills, Bites, and Beats

Collective Future brings together people from a wide range of entrepreneurial endeavors – from software to science to statecraft. Creative cross-pollination leads to some of the best new ideas and future actions.

Open Minds, Off-The-Record Conversations

We are encouraging people to have productive conversations that will be kept off-the-record. The goal of this gathering is to make new connections, not break news.

COLLECTIVE FUTURE Co-HOSTS

Collective Future brings together innovators from a wide range of entrepreneurial endeavors – from software to science to statecraft. We believe that creative cross-pollination leads to some of the best new ideas and future actions. We've assembled an all-star panel of noted entrepreneurs, brilliant executives, leaders of legendary non-profits, enlightened academics, and civic connectors to ensure the conversations are engaging and energizing.