Oct. 6, 2026
Voting like your life depends on it
The connection between civic participation and wellbeing
12:00pm – 1:30pm Hogan Center at The College of the Holy Cross
Oct. 8, 2026
How the Commonwealth Competes: Year 3 of the MTF Competitiveness Index
9:30am – 11:00am Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Oct. 13, 2026
Massachusetts Ballot Question 3 Debate: All-party primaries
7:00pm – 8:30pm Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill Campus
Oct. 30, 2026
Untangling Titles: Preserving Homeownership and Generational Wealth in Underserved Communities
10:00am – 4:00pm Rivers Memorial Hall, Western New England University School of Law
Nov. 18, 2026
14th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit
Gateways to the Middle Class
8:30am – 2:30pm Hogan Center at The College of the Holy Cross
Featured Past Events
Explore MassINC’s event recaps for key takeaways from our convenings, research briefings, and policy conversations across the state. Then go deeper with reporting and analysis from CommonWealth Beacon, delivering independent journalism on the people, policies, and systems influencing our communities.
Together, they offer insight, context, and practical perspectives to inform your work and civic engagement.
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Beyond Programs: Regional Nonprofits as Architects of Systems Change for Educational Equity
On February 24, the MassINC Policy Center hosted a virtual conversation exploring how regional nonprofits can drive systems change in education.
March 4, 2026
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13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit
On October 28, leaders from across Massachusetts gathered in Lowell to explore how regional collaboration can drive inclusive growth in a changing economy.
October 30, 2025
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Fixing the Foundation Report Release and Forum
The MassINC Policy Center and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau convened leaders at the State House to discuss new research on inequities in school facilities and the urgent need for more equitable state investment.
October 10, 2025
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2025 Gateway Cities Leadership Summit
July 28, 2025
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Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference
On April 8, housing and community development leaders from across Massachusetts came together in Springfield to explore strategies for reclaiming vacant properties and expanding access to affordable homeownership.
April 15, 2025




