Objective
The Curated Visits initiative aims to expand students’ exposure to entrepreneurship by connecting them with high-impact events across Greater Boston. This initiative empowers Bentley’s graduate and undergraduate student organizations to nominate entrepreneurship-related events they wish to attend. Selected events receive E-Hub sponsorship, including transportation support and promotion on the E-Hub website, helping connect more students to opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Purpose
Curated Visits empowers student entrepreneurs to gain firsthand exposure to innovation and startup ecosystems. The E-Hub selects carefully events such as founder talks, pitch nights, and networking sessions, and provides supportive transportation to ensure students can attend. By inviting student organizations to take the lead in suggesting events, E-Hub ensures that visits are student-driven, relevant, and impactful. Once approved, E-Hub supports these visits by coordinating and reimbursing transportation costs, while also featuring them on its platforms to broaden awareness. Curated Visits give Bentley students the chance to engage with innovative ventures and thought leaders beyond campus, enriching their learning, sparking collaboration and transform inspiration into action.
Faculty Coordinator
What is a Curated Visit?
The Curated Visits initiative aims to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey by connecting you with key events in the Greater Boston startup ecosystem. E-Hub provides a curated list of recommended events and offers support for your transportation costs to and from the venue. Please note that event registration or ticket fees are not covered.
How It Works
The initiative is designed to support visits to off-campus events related to entrepreneurship such as founder networking, pitch presentations and others. The events are vetted by the E-Hub in collaboration with alumni, faculty, student clubs and other stakeholders. The student remains responsible for registering on the event’s website. After that, you can request a round-trip ride. On the day of the event, meet your group and an E-Hub Assistant at LaCava Bus Station, travel together, and enjoy the experience.
Upcoming Events
After registering for an event on the event organizer website, you can request a free round-trip ride to and from the event.
| Event | Logistics | Description |
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| Watch this space for upcoming events curated by the E-Hub |
Past Events
| Event | Logistics | Description |
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| UX Fair 2025 | Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Location: Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave, Boston | UXGA attended the 11th Annual UX Fair at MassArt on Friday, November 14, 2025. The team explored Boston’s UX community, connected with design professionals, and gained insight into how user-centered thinking supports startup growth and innovation.
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| Fashionably Late Thursdays – Liberty Hotel Fashion Shows @ Boston | Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Location: The Liberty Hotel, Boston | The Fashion Association at Bentley attended Fashionably Late Thursdays, a vibrant evening at the Liberty Hotel featuring fashion shows that blended creativity, business, and design. This public event gave students the opportunity to explore the entrepreneurial side of fashion and gain insight into how creative ideas evolve into business ventures. |
| IDEA Con 2025 @ Boston University | Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Location: Boston University, 730 Commonwealth | Students and alumni from across New England for BU’s annual IDEA Con a full day of keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking with innovators and changemakers. Explore entrepreneurship, social impact, and design thinking, and leave with fresh ideas and actionable insights to fuel your next big move. |
| Small Business Expo – Boston | Date: April 22, 2025 Location: The Westin Boston Seaport District | The largest small business expo in the region, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and service providers. The event features keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, giving attendees access to tools and resources designed to drive business growth and innovation. |
| Venture Cafe and Cambridge Innovation Center | Date: February 22, 2024 Location: Cambridge Innovation Center | CIC tour and Venture Cafe Networking event for first generation students interested entrepreneurship. |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We support transportation to the event and back only — not ticket or registration fees. It is recommended that any suggestions for events target those that do not require a fee payment.
Yes! If there is an entrepreneurship-related event that you believe is appropriate for the community, please suggest the event with us for consideration. It is recommended that any suggestions for events target those that do not require a fee payment.
The event organizer may impose a limit on the attendance. The E-Hub can provide free round-trip transportation for up to 15 students per event.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time so we can leave together as planned. Be sure to check messages from your E-Hub assistant for all event details and updates. Students who arrive late may miss the ride.