Calendar of Events

The annual New England Cannabis Convention in Boston is attended by cannabis growers, consumers and business cultivators across the region.

The mission of Power of Narrative conference remains constant as storytelling journalism goes digital: helping narrative journalists to strengthen their craft skills, puzzle out the complex ethics of intimate journalism, and impart the down-to-earth humanity that is the genre’s strength. The conference talks are aimed at mid-career nonfiction storytellers in many media, offered by terrific and varied practitioners. Register here.

Educator Joanne Dennison is conducting a Meetings and Events Intensive two-day class for meeting professionals seeking certification. Find out about the New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International.

The two-day State of Possible conference, organized by MassBio, draws 600+ industry leaders from Massachusetts and beyond to debate the most pressing challenges facing the life sciences. Activities include keynotes, panel discussions and 15-minute Possible Talks, inspiring and engaging content in the style of a TED Talk.

MassHire North Shore Work Board and Mass Office of Business Development hold a job hiring event exclusive to Gloucester-Cape Ann employers and job seekers, with 22+ companies participating. To register, call 978 283-4772

How can you build export operations that are both effective and compliant? Powering Your Exports oulines the steps to take for international expansion, implementation of export operations, and some of the potential pitfalls to be avoided. Government resources, including grants and other supports, will also be discussed.

The Taste of the South Shore is the signature fundraising event for the South Shore YMCA, featuring gourmet tastings from over 35 of the region’s premier restaurants, breweries and wineries, coming together to donate their time and talent to support the South Shore YMCA community.

PAXEAST is a gaming culture festivals that involve tabletop gaming, arcade gaming, and video gaming.

The Boston Tattoo Convention features tattoo artists and collectors who come together to share their artwork and create new pieces. Live tattooing, piercing, and a variety of different forms of entertainment serve as the main attraction.

The prestigious World Barista Championship competition is taking place at the Specialty Coffee Expo, with teams from around the world vying for the title.

Anime Boston is the largest fan-run anime convention in the northeastern United States. Anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically aimed at adults as well as children.

Experience Japanese culture, food, arts, cosplay, and performances at the annual Japan Festival of Boston.

National Travel and Tourism Week 2019, organized by the U.S. Travel Association, is the 36th annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry.