MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Summit returns this fall for its 13th year as the Commonwealth’s premier event focused on urban policy and inclusive economic development.
Join us for the 13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit on Tuesday, October 28, at the historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium. This year’s theme, Fueling Growth Through a New Age of Economic Transition, sets the stage for a day of dialogue, discovery, and celebration.
During the morning plenary and break-out sessions, we will explore new research, learn from local practitioners, and discuss opportunities for collective action. We will also recognize and celebrate the efforts of innovative Gateway City leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Agenda
Welcome
- Mayor Daniel Rourke, City of Lowell
Fueling Growth through Economic Transition
- Andre Leroux, Program Director, Gateway Cities Innovation Institute
Presentation: Lowell Case Study: LINC, the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor
- Anne Maglia, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Panel: Economic Development in Gateway Cities
- Mayor Jon Mitchell, City of New Bedford
- City Manager Tom Golden, City of Lowell
- Rep. Carol Fiola (6th Bristol), House Chair, Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technology
Presentation of the Carpenter Award
Breakout Sessions
- Creating Homeownership Opportunities (featuring the 2025 Gateway Cities Housing Monitor)
- What’s Happening on Main Street?
- Building Effective Economic Partnerships
Lunch
Presentation of Gateway Cities Innovation Awards
Fireside Chat with Secretary Eric Paley, Executive Office of Economic Development
- Facilitator: Jon Chesto, Reporter, The Boston Globe
Closing
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