Boston is not fooling you about how good startup events are in April. April is all about technological advancement and startup growth. Check out the full list of opportunities to attend events about technological development in integrated circuits, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Here are some April event highlights to check out:
The world’s premier conference devoted to integrated circuits will be in Boston this April 13 to April 16. The IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC) is a blend of oral presentations, exhibits, panels and forums. CICC is the conference to find out how to solve design problems, improve circuit design techniques, get exposure to new technology areas, and network with peers, authors and industry experts.
Is your business protected against hackers? Come join Matthew Giacobbi and R. Mike Tetreault at Cyber Security Summit on April 2nd to learn from the keynote speakers about protecting your company’s critical infrastructure. Check out their panel discussions too!
There are three days of innovation and business growth events in Worcester at Startup Week Worcester from April 8 to April 10. The events include leveraging local resources, crafting your startup story, legal basics for startups, building a successful leadership team, and more. Stop by Worcester this month to learn what this city can offer your startup!
April’s Top Startup Events
2025 MIT AI Conference: AI Unpacked - Transforming Industries and Driving Innovation
DATE: Tuesday, April 1, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Boston Marriott Cambridge, 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA; Register Here
The 2025 MIT AI Conference will analyze the latest AI trends, groundbreaking developments, and their profound implications for the future of knowledge, work, skills, and intelligence. Key themes include: Emerging AI Trends and Potential; The Future of Knowledge and Skills; AI in Business and the Workplace; Systems for AI and AI in Systems; AI Driving Scientific and Engineering Frontiers; and MIT’s AI-Enabled Transformation.
Boston Cybersecurity Summit
DATE: Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET
LOCATION: Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA; Register Here
The 9th Edition of the Boston Cybersecurity Summit connects cybersecurity executives and seasoned practitioners responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. There are three interactive panels to learn from: Incident Response and Threat Mitigation; Emerging Threats and Security Trends; and Technology Selection, Use, Integration & Orchestration.
Quantum Computing – Pioneering the Future of Innovation
DATE: Tuesday, April 2, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
LOCATION: CIC Cambridge, One Broadway Street, Cambridge, MA; Register Here
Join Technology Innovation Studio for an engaging discussion into how quantum computing is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry. The keynote speaker, Nash Palaniswamy, will offer insights into the latest trends in quantum computing. This will be followed by an expert panel discussion with top professionals from both quantum computing and pharmaceuticals.
a2 National Symposium: Empowering Innovation in AI/tech and Aging
DATE: Thursday, April 3, 12:30 PM to Friday, April 4, 4:00 PM ET
LOCATION: The Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA; Register Here
Come to learn and understand the latest ageing tech innovations and AI scientific research perspectives on aging. Additionally, you can connect and meet with a2 Pilot Awards decision-makers, VCs, and capital allocators. The a2 National Symposium will include keynote talks, panels, networking opportunities, and a pitch competition.
Technology and National Security Conference
DATE: Friday, April 4 to Saturday, April 5
LOCATION: Harvard Business School, Boston, MA; Register Here
Technology and National Security Conference unites students, DOD officials, industry leaders, and venture capitalists to foster collaboration, challenge conventional thinking, and drive innovation in addressing complex security challenges. This year’s theme, “Adapting in a New Era of National Security,” underscores the urgency of responding to rapid geopolitical shifts and technological advancements. From the world’s many conflicts and changing geopolitical landscape, the global security landscape demands adaptation across battlefields, the defense industrial base, and public and private sectors.
Startup Week Worcester
DATE: Tuesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 10
LOCATION: 311 Main Street, Worcester, MA; Register Here
Startup Week Worcester is a multi-day event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Massachusetts. This event highlights Worcester’s past, present, and future as a hub for startups and business growth. Throughout the week, attendees can explore Worcester’s key innovation hubs during the Innovation Crawl, experience the WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition, and gain valuable insights from expert-led workshops and panels.
2025 IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference
DATE: Sunday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 16
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA; Register Here
The IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference is the conference that hosts oral presentations, exhibits, panels, and forums of tackling design problems, improving circuitry techniques, and to get exposure to new technological trends. There are 3 days of Technical Sessions that include lecture presentations addressing state of the art developments in integrated circuit design. The Educational Sessions are a full day of tutorials instructed by recognized invited speakers.
Startup Boston’s Cofounder Matching
DATE: Monday, April 14
LOCATION: Burlington, MA; Request Invite Here
Startup Boston is hosting one of our community’s favorite events, Cofounder Matching, in Burlington, MA with Massachusetts Innovation Network. This event is focused on matching folks both with and without an idea - with similar interests - to help them form their founding teams at the very beginning stages of their startup’s journey.
Pioneering the New Era with AI
DATE: Tuesday, April 15
LOCATION: Cambridge, MA; Register Here
Are you ready to showcase your AI startup to top investors, media, and leading MIT professors? In the morning, there will be live startup pitches. Later on in the day, there will be live demos and networking. This event offers a unique platform to pitch your ideas, connect with industry leaders, and unlock opportunities for funding, partnerships, and pilots.
Moving Forward: Growing an Inclusive and Thriving Workforce
DATE: Thursday, April 17, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET
LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery St, Boston, MA; Register Here
This important program will bring together business leaders and executives to share their experiences in building inclusive and equitable companies at a time when “diversity” and “DEI” have come under fire. Hear from experts on the path forward for employment initiatives. Share and learn from one another in roundtable discussions with peers from public and private companies. Come away with strategies for defining success going forward.
New England Bio-Community Leadership Conference
DATE: Monday, April 24
LOCATION: 101 College Street, New Haven, CT; Register Here
NEBCO 2025 Conference is designed to showcase the best that New England has to offer, fostering growth and innovation within the biosciences sector. A variety of engagement opportunities offer a broad exposure and a targeted interaction with senior hospital executives, trustees and next-generation health care leaders. Their unique Match-Maker Experience connects sponsors and exhibitors directly with attendees based on shared interests, ensuring meaningful and targeted interactions in a dynamic environment
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About the author: Nicholas Ewing is a graduate of UMass Lowell in Business Administration: International Business. Today, he works as an implementation specialist for an electronic medical records company in Foxborough, MA. His hobbies include writing stories and going for walks in nature. You can connect with him here.