UMB Entrepreneurship Conference,

About the event

The UMass Boston Entrepreneurship Club Conference is a regional gathering bringing together 100+ motivated students, young creators, and future founders from across seven Boston-area institutions, including the UMass campuses, Boston University, Northeastern University, Babson College, and Bentley University.

Taking place in April 2027 at the UMass Boston Ballroom / UMass Club, the conference is designed to bridge academia and industry through four core pillars:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Inspiring students to launch new ventures, navigate early-stage growth, and turn ideas into actionable business models.

• Leadership & Professional Development: Equipping future leaders with critical soft skills, management frameworks, and networking opportunities.

• Career Readiness: Connecting ambitious students directly with industry mentors, potential partners, and regional employers.

• Public Service & Community Impact: Emphasizing ethical business practices, civic engagement, and social entrepreneurship that benefit the wider Boston community.

Through keynote talks, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions, the conference provides sponsors a direct channel to connect with Boston’s next generation of talent and innovators.

Why should you sponsor?

Direct Access to Gen Z Talent: Engage with over 100 high-achieving, ambitious students and emerging leaders from major Boston-area institutions—including UMass, Boston University, Northeastern, Babson, and Bentley—all under one roof.

Brand Visibility & Authentic Product Placement: Place your products, merchandise, or services directly into the hands of an active college audience through goodie bag inclusions, event raffles, product sampling booths, and on-site signage.

Extended Digital & Regional Reach: Benefit from multi-channel promotional outreach leading up to the event, including features across campus media, student organization newsletters, active social channels, and regional press releases.

Support Local Student Innovation: Demonstrate your company’s commitment to education, youth entrepreneurship, and community empowerment by fostering the next generation of business leaders, creators, and public servants in the Greater Boston area.

UMB Entrepreneurship Club

Mission & Purpose: The club serves as a launchpad for students from all majors—not just business—who want to start their own ventures, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, or gain practical leadership skills.

Key Activities: They host speaker events featuring local founders and investors, run workshops on pitching and business strategy, facilitate networking opportunities, and organize major regional events like student conferences and pitch competitions.

Community & Network: The club connects UMB students with Boston’s broader innovation ecosystem, bridging the gap between university talent and local startups, incubators, and investors.

Civic & Social Impact: In line with UMass Boston’s urban mission, the club emphasizes ethical leadership, social entrepreneurship, and community-driven initiatives alongside commercial business growth.

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