2026 Event Listing

  • The Economic Impact of Worcester’s Cultural Institutions

    Location:
    College of the Holy Cross
    1 College Street, Worcester

    Agenda:
    5:15pm – Cocktail Reception
    6:15pm – Dinner and Speaker

    Please join the Worcester Economic Club for an engaging panel discussion exploring how four leading cultural institutions enrich our community through art, science, and entertainment — and drive meaningful economic impact across the region.

    Featuring leadership from The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Worcester Art Museum, and the EcoTarium, this conversation will examine how cultural institutions:

    • Attract visitors and tourism revenue
    • Support local businesses and workforce development
    • Enhance quality of life and regional competitiveness
    • Serve as catalysts for downtown vibrancy and community pride

    This timely discussion will highlight the measurable and lasting economic contributions of Worcester’s cultural sector.

    RSVP is CLOSED

  • Dr. Anil Kaul

    Location:
    College of the Holy Cross
    1 College Street, Worcester

    Agenda:
    5:15pm – Cocktail Reception
    6:15pm – Dinner and Speaker

    Please join the Worcester Economic Club for an informative evening with AI entrepreneur and thought leader Dr. Anil Kaul.

    How AI Is Reshaping the Workplace: Implications for the Economy, Organizations, and Careers


    AI is reorganizing work in fundamental ways, and that evolution is just beginning. Companies that successfully implement AI will see gains through lower costs, higher output, and entirely new sources of value that weren't possible before.

    For the workforce, those who build deep domain expertise, technical know-how, or the ability to orchestrate AI effectively across departments and the organization will be the ones that get ahead. Dr. Kaul is an accomplished AI entrepreneur and recognized expert on how AI is reshaping jobs, organizations, and the broader economy, and where the opportunities are in this time of transformation. He’ll also share insights on how AI can serve as an Execution Partner, Knowledge Partner, and Thinking Partner for leaders navigating what comes next.

    Dr. Kaul is the CEO of Agent Mira, a revolutionary AI-powered residential real estate company, the Former Chief AI Officer at Infogain, and was the Founder & CEO, Absolutdata, a leading AI and data analytics company. He previously worked as a consultant at McKinsey. Dr. Kaul’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.

    Registration for the event is now closed.

    Please contact Kristen Luna at 508-753-2924 Ext. 226 or kluna@worcesterchamber.org with any questions.