KSA Annual Meeting Celebration: Innovation for Good
Wednesday, October 14 from 4-6:30 pm
This signature KSA event was a celebration of the Kendall Square ecosystem’s creativity, vibrancy, and innovation. We were thrilled to have Daron Acemoglu, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics and Institute Professor at MIT, join us to discuss building pro-worker AI. We also recognized a handful of Kendall (and Kendall-born) organizations innovating for good, announced the 2026 Founders’ Award honoree, Maggie O’Toole, CEO of LabCentral, and enjoyed local food, music, and more.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening. Thank you to our board members and members of the community, and to our sponsors who made this night possible.
Disagreeing Well
Thursday, October 15–November 5 from 12-1:30 pm
In these polarized times, what does it mean to disagree well? Constructive disagreement is a skill; and it’s one most of us were never taught.
This in-person 4-week workshop equips participants with skills of empathic intelligence for both listening and speaking, enabling them to pursue meaningful dialogue across differences. Engaging in constructive disagreement and civic activities is crucial for fostering a vibrant community, as well as for effecting the change they want to see.
To get the most out of this workshop, please plan to attend all 4 sessions. The workshop will take place at 355 Main Street, Cambridge in the Pioneer Room and lunch will be provided. Registration deadline is October 8, 2026.
Kendall Square Challenge
June 16, 2027 (Rain date: June 17)
Reduced rate for members
Over 50 teams from organizations across Kendall Square gather to compete in a series of physical and mental challenges, all in support of local nonprofits.
Join this event for fun, philanthropy, and community!
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Kendra Foley at kendra@kendallsquare.org
Member Socials
Free for members
Casual gatherings in fun Kendall spaces offer a monthly way for members to mix, mingle, and make connections. Sponsorships available.
Scheduled for February 12, April 18, May 13, July 29, September 23, November 4, and December 16, 2026
Kendall Tours
Free for members
Join us for a guided tour of Kendall Square’s public spaces, businesses and history of innovation and transformation. The tours take place from 12 – 1pm.
We’ll end the tour at a local Kendall restaurant for a quick lunch.
Scheduled for April 30, May 20, July 22, September 17, October 21, and November 12, 2026
Community Events
Free and open to all
Our mission is to bring the community together! Join these free events in fun spaces as we welcome the Cambridge community to Kendall Square.
Window Painting – October 18, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and community as K-8 students paint colorful masterpieces around Kendall. It’s a wonderful opportunity for Cambridge students and families to connect with the Kendall Square community, share their creativity, and make their mark on the neighborhood.
KSA Community Ice Skate- February 2027
Skate the day away with this free community skate!
Bike Safety
Secure your bike safety swag and learn best practices when cycling in the city!
Experience Kendall
The Experience Kendall campaign launched in 2025 as a way to invite more people to explore, experience, and connect with one of our most dynamic and innovative neighborhoods in the world.
Timed to coincide with major regional and international events bringing visitors to Greater Boston, Experience Kendall features customized promotions to draw visitors into Kendall Square to enjoy its arts, culture, hospitality, and public activations. From museums and public art to free music, fitness, farmers’ markets, and walking tours, we aim to spotlight Kendall’s legacy of innovation alongside its vibrant community.
Kendall Conversations
November 10, 2026 – BXP’s Pioneer Room
We host Kendall Conversations to give our members the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and one another on topics important to Kendall Square and the world.
Recent programming includes: The Artemis Project with Draper, the Massachusetts Budget with Doug Howgate, and Koch Institute Public Art Gallery Tour.
Peer Meetups
We host gatherings to enable people from across Kendall to connect and work collaboratively with their counterparts in similar roles – communications, corporate social responsibility, open space planning and programming, and more – at other Kendall organizations. These gatherings help our members network and share information, benchmark priorities, and problem-solve around emerging issues.
Email hello@kendallsquare.org for more information.
Little Libraries
We help people connect through Little Libraries, a collaborative effort started by our members, and supported by all of us.
We distribute books each month. Members can host a book drive, and fill our libraries with your gently used books.