Conversations That Move Us Forward
Our events and convenings bring together leaders from business, education, technology, and government to explore what’s next and how to shape it with intention.
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From innovation forums and hackathons to executive conversations and public dialogues, these gatherings reflect SG+I’s commitment to clarity, collaboration, and responsible progress.
Conversations That Move us Forward
Our events and convenings bring together leaders from business, education, technology, and government to explore what’s next — and how to shape it with intention. From innovation forums and hackathons to executive conversations and public dialogues, these gatherings reflect SG+I’s commitment to clarity, collaboration, and responsible progress.
Upcoming Events
State House Roundtable on AI & Responsible Innovation
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January 20, 2026 | Massachusetts State House
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SG+I is partnering with Senator Michael O. Moore to support a State House roundtable focused on AI ethics, trust, and responsible innovation.
The discussion brings together voices from government, education, industry, and civil society to explore how ethical principles can guide the Commonwealth’s approach to AI, ensuring innovation remains both competitive and grounded in public trust.
This convening builds on ongoing work across Massachusetts, including collaboration with higher education institutions, public-sector leaders, and initiatives.
This roundtable is part of Human Edge™, SG+I’s interdisciplinary education initiative focused on responsible AI, public-interest dialogue, and cross-sector learning.
Past Events & Highlights
Conversations and convenings that reflect our work in action
AI & Tech Careers Panel - Museum of Science
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Careers of Tomorrow Series | December 6, 2025
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Shauna Conway joined leaders from industry and education at the Museum of Science for a public panel exploring careers in AI and technology as part of the Museum’s Careers of Tomorrow series.
The conversation focused on career pathways, interdisciplinary skills, and how students and early-career professionals can navigate a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Drawing on her experience as a former CIO and CISO and her current work through SG+I and the Human Edge™ initiative, Conway emphasized that innovation succeeds when technology, communication, and people are aligned — and that human skills such as curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are becoming more important, not less.
The event reflects SG+I’s ongoing commitment to public education, community engagement, and helping individuals and organizations approach AI with confidence, responsibility, and imagination.
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The panel reflects the educational mission of Human Edge™, which brings interdisciplinary perspectives to students, educators, and professionals navigating the future of AI and work.
Hack for Human Impact
​A flagship Human Edge™ innovation sprint for responsible AI
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Hack for Human Impact is a flagship Human Edge™ educational innovation sprint that brings together students, educators, industry leaders, and public-sector partners to explore how emerging technologies — particularly AI — can be applied thoughtfully to real-world challenges.
This highlight video captures moments from a recent event where interdisciplinary teams worked alongside mentors to examine technology through ethical, social, and human-centered lenses. The program reflects SG+I’s commitment to building talent, fostering collaboration, and creating educational spaces where innovation and responsibility move forward together.
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Hack for Human Impact is a core educational program within Human Edge™, SG+I’s broader initiative at the intersection of education, innovation, and community engagement.
The Power Moves Behind Every Successful Project
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Webinar Conversation with D2D Consulting
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Great projects don’t happen by chance. They’re built on clarity, strong leadership, and disciplined execution.
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In this recorded conversation, Shauna Conway of Strategic Growth and Innovation joins Dawn Dardzinski, Founder of D2D Consulting, to explore how leaders can take control of complex initiatives from day one. The discussion covers clear requirements, realistic scoping, strong communication, and the courage to pause or reset when something isn’t working — fundamentals that turn ideas into results.
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This conversation is part of SG+I’s ongoing dialogue with leaders navigating growth, transformation, and execution.
Ongoing Communities & Initiatives
In addition to individual events, SG+I supports ongoing communities and initiatives that bring leaders, educators, and innovators together around shared questions and long-term impact.
Human Edge: Liberal Arts + AI Community
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Human Edge bridges liberal arts and AI—bringing voices from academia, industry, and civic leadership together to shape a more human-centered AI future. Through faculty mixers, student pathways, and ethical conversations, Human Edge is building the foundation for a new model of innovation and leadership.​