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SUMMARY:Dr. Anil Kaul
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the event is now closed.\nPlease contact Kristen Luna at  508-753-2924 Ext. 226 or kluna@worcesterchamber.org with any questions. \nLocation:\nCollege of the Holy Cross\n1 College Street\, Worcester\n \nAgenda:\n5:15pm – Cocktail Reception\n6:15pm – Dinner and Speaker \nHow AI Is Reshaping the Workplace: Implications for the Economy\, Organizations\, and Careers\nAnil is passionate about building companies\, products\, and constantly exploring new ways to challenge the status quo and drive innovation. As a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with nearly 30 years of experience\, he has leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning to create market-defining solutions for numerous Fortune 500 companies. He co-founded Absolutdata\, which became a leader in AI and data analytics\, garnering numerous accolades\, including being named one of Forbes’ Best Management Consulting Firms and twice to Deloitte’s Fast 50. Absolutdata was backed by Eight Roads\, the Private Equity arm of Fidelity Investments\, and was acquired by the Silicon Valley-based Infogain in 2020. Anil stayed on as the Chief AI Officer for Infogain after the acquisition. \nCurrently\, Anil is the Founder and CEO of Agent Mira\, a revolutionary AI-powered residential real estate company. At Agent Mira\, they are not only transforming the home-buying and selling experience but also creating a scalable model with unit economics that outperform the industry. His focus is on building excitement through innovation—combining advanced AI with deep business understanding to deliver unmatched customer experiences. \nAnil’s work in AI and consumer behavior has been featured in Gartner Hype Cycle Reports and published in leading business journals. He has also been a frequent speaker at top business schools\, including Cornell\, Yale\, Dartmouth\, Columbia\, New York University\, and the University of California\, Berkeley. \nAnil was recently listed among the “10 Most Influential Analytics Leaders in India” by Analytics Magazine India and quoted as a “Game Changer” in Research World. \nOver the past 20 years at the helm of Absolutdata\, Anil led a team of more than 300 data scientists and engineers\, delivering advanced analytics and AI-powered solutions to global companies\, including 11 Fortune 100 companies. Before founding Absolutdata\, Anil worked at McKinsey Co. and Personify. He is also on the board of Edutopia\, an innovative startup in the language learning space\, and is on the Advisory Board of insurtech startup\, Concordia Exchange\, headquartered in Worcester. \nAnil holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Cornell University and earned an MBA with a focus in Marketing from the University of Delhi. \n\nWithout the generous contributions of our sponsors\, this event would not be possible. We thank them for their continued support of our club and for helping to provide a platform for knowledge sharing in Central Massachusetts. \nPRESENTING SPONSOR:\n\nReception Sponsor:
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SUMMARY:The Economic Impact of Worcester’s Cultural Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nCollege of the Holy Cross\n1 College Street\, Worcester\n \nAgenda:\n5:15pm – Cocktail Reception\n6:15pm – Dinner and Speaker \nWorcester’s cultural institutions are far more than destinations for entertainment and enrichment — they are powerful economic engines for our city and region.\nJoin the Worcester Economic Club for a dynamic panel discussion featuring four of the region’s leading cultural leaders as they explore how their organizations contribute to economic growth\, tourism\, workforce attraction\, education\, and community vitality. \nFrom the performing arts and fine art to horticulture and science education\, these institutions collectively: \n\nGenerate millions in visitor spending\nSupport local jobs and vendor networks\nDrive foot traffic to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods\nEnhance Worcester’s reputation as a vibrant\, innovative city\nInvest in long-term community and educational partnerships\n\nThis conversation will provide valuable insights for business leaders\, policymakers\, educators\, and community members interested in understanding how cultural investment strengthens economic development across Central Massachusetts. \n  \n\n  \nAlan Seiffert\nPresident & CEO\nThe Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts \nAlan Seiffert serves as President and CEO of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining the organization\, Alan was Head of Global Business Development for TED Conferences\, where he led all business development\, partnerships\, licensing\, and distribution activities for TED\, creating recurring revenue streams across live events\, audio and podcasts\, streaming/television\, and consumer products. \nPreviously\, Alan served as Executive Director for Paisley Park (The Prince Estate)\, overseeing an active museum\, production facility\, recording studio\, and performance space that once served as Prince’s home and creative sanctuary. He also served as Vice President & Assistant General Manager of BET LIVE at BET (Viacom)\, and held senior leadership roles at NBC Universal\, Inc.\, including Senior Vice President of Syfy Ventures and Senior Vice President\, Business Development & Partnerships at CNBC Asia. \n  \n\n  \nGrace Elton\nChief Executive Officer\nNew England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill \nGrace Elton is CEO of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (NEBG)\, a 200-acre garden in Boylston\, MA. Since 2017\, she has led the Garden to national recognition\, making it one of the most visited botanic gardens in the region. \nUnder her leadership\, NEBG completed the largest comprehensive capital campaign in its history — building a children’s garden\, expanding infrastructure and ADA accessibility\, increasing its physical footprint by over 60 acres\, and growing its endowment. \nGrace brings extensive public horticulture experience\, having served in leadership roles at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (a USA Today Top 10 Garden and recipient of the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services) and the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University. She holds a Master of Science in Public Horticulture from the Longwood Graduate Program\, University of Delaware\, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida. \n  \n\n  \nMatthias Waschek\nJean and Myles McDonough Director\nWorcester Art Museum \nMatthias Waschek was appointed as the Worcester Art Museum’s Jean and Myles McDonough Director in November 2011. Throughout his international career\, he has focused on expanding the reach and relevance of museum offerings. \nAs Head of Academic Programs at the Louvre Museum in Paris (1992–2003)\, he introduced new art-historical perspectives to broader audiences. From 2003 to 2011\, he served as Executive Director of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis\, positioning the institution as a vital community player. \nSince joining the Worcester Art Museum\, Waschek and his team have strengthened the Museum’s role in the community while raising its national and international profile\, notably through the integration of the Higgins Collection of Arms and Armor. He holds a PhD in art history from the University of Bonn and has published widely on 19th- and 20th-century art. \n  \n\n  \nNoreen Johnson Smith\nPresident & CEO\nEcoTarium \nNoreen Johnson Smith serves as President and CEO of the EcoTarium. Her career spans more than thirty-five years of community leadership and teaching. \nShe has held leadership roles with Family Health Center of Worcester\, Inc.\, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts\, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, and previously taught at Assumption College. She currently serves on the board of the Public Health Museum\, the Worcester Community Action Council\, and as Town Moderator for the Town of Charlton. \nNoreen holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Vermont. She began her career teaching science at Westborough High School and also served in the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic as a professor of health education.  \n  \n\nWithout the generous contributions of our sponsors\, this event would not be possible. We thank them for their continued support of our club and for helping to provide a platform for knowledge sharing in Central Massachusetts. \nPRESENTING SPONSOR:\n \nReception Sponsor:\nComing Soon…
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