HBS Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 in Boston | Speakers, Panels, Keynotes and Registration

2026-11-22 · 08:00:00

Klarman Hall

Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02163

Held at Klarman Hall in Boston, the HBS Entrepreneurship Conference gathers founders, operators, and investors for a full day exploring the journey from initial concepts to enduring institutions.

The HBS Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 is an in-person conference in Boston, MA on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Klarman Hall on Soldiers Field Road. The Entrepreneurship Club at Harvard Business School organizes the day for founders, operators, investors, and other attendees interested in startups and innovation. The conference includes talks, workshops, networking, and startup discussions. The schedule includes breakfast, morning sessions, lunch, and afternoon sessions within the day's program. General public attendees can participate in the conference.

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Venue: Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School Address: Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02163 Format: In person

Register For The Conference Prospective attendees need the event date, Boston venue, and in-person format when completing registration. Travel plans also need to account for a full day at Harvard Business School.

From Ideas To Institutions The conference theme is From Ideas to Institutions. Talks and panels address startups and innovation, while workshops add practical discussion to the program. Networking sessions connect attendees with other entrepreneurs and people working in venture creation. The Entrepreneurship Club at Harvard Business School organizes the conference as a student-led program. Founders, operators, investors, and other entrepreneurship participants share the same in-person schedule, wit

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, scaling operators, and venture investors will find value in the cross-sector discussions. Anyone building or funding new ventures who wants practical insight into scaling companies will appreciate the focused sessions and general public access.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast before moving into morning keynotes and panel discussions. Following an open lunch break, the afternoon continues with further panels, practical workshops, and dedicated networking blocks exploring startup innovation until the day concludes at 7:00 p.m.

Who's in the room

Participants include speakers such as Noubar Afeyan, Katie Rae, Max Lobovsky, and Julie Bornstein alongside peers across venture creation. The floor brings together student organizers, startup builders, active investors, and executives navigating company growth.

How to prepare

Review the speaker list in advance to prioritize which panels and workshops match your current operating hurdles. Arrive with a concise summary of your venture and several targeted questions to make the most of the shared breakfast and lunch networking windows.

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Theme
From Ideas To Institutions
Refunds
Refunds up to 30 days before the event
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 08:30 to 09:00 · Breakfast
  2. 09:00 to 11:30 · Keynotes and panels
  3. 11:30 to 13:00 · Lunch
  4. 13:00 to 17:30 · Keynotes and panels

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Amir Khan (Speaker)
  • Andy Zhong (Speaker)
  • Carmen Li (Speaker)
  • Ghazi Masood (Speaker)
  • Julie Bornstein (Speaker)
  • Katie Rae (Speaker)
  • Leah Marcus (Speaker)
  • Max Lobovsky (Speaker)
  • Nir Liberboim (Speaker)
  • Noubar Afeyan (Speaker)
  • Tudor Achim (Speaker)
  • Yasaman Bakhtiar (Speaker)