Where:
Knight Auditorium, Babson College
231 Forest St
Wellesley, MA 02457
Admission:
$35
Categories:
Business & Professional, Lectures & Conferences, Social Good, University
Event website:
bseclub.org
π± 20th Annual BSEC Conference: Entrepreneurs for Impact
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 9 AM β 6 PM | Knight Auditorium, Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Babson College's Sustainability & Energy Club (BSEC) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a full-day conference at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and climate impact. Join 150β200 students, founders, investors, alumni, and ecosystem leaders for a day of bold ideas and real connections.
What to expect:
ποΈ Morning Program β Alumni spotlights, keynotes, and a headline address from David Evans Shaw (CEO, Black Point Group; Author, Wave Making: Inspired By Impact), introduced by Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr.
π "For Impact" Afternoon Breakout Tracks (Malloy Hall):
β Energy for Impact | VC for Impact | Food & Agriculture for Impact | Fashion for Impact | Oceans for Impact
π BSEC Sustainability & Impact Venture Showcase β open expo hall in Knight Auditorium featuring early-stage climate and sustainability ventures all afternoon
π Inaugural Entrepreneur for Impact Award Ceremony β recognizing entrepreneurs who have dedicated their careers to building a more sustainable and equitable world
π€ Cocktail Reception & Networking β close the day with founders, investors, and alumni
Confirmed speakers include:
Nicole LaChapelle (Commissioner, MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation) Β· Mark Donohue (Babson '89, BSEC Co-Founder, Honorary Chair) Β· John Chaimanis (BSEC Co-Founder, CEO Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure) Β· Carl Perez & Viola Aureggi (Co-Founders, Exodys Energy) Β· Jen Faigel (CommonWealth Kitchen) Β· Eric Hudson (Preserve) Β· and more
ποΈ β‘ FLASH SALE β ends Friday, April 18!
Register as a "BSEC Community Friend" for a limited-time discounted rate.
π RSVP & tickets: https://cglink.me/22L/r375910
π Conference website: https://www.bseclub.org/
π§ Questions: [email protected]
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