ECONOMIC DATA

US mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.02 percent from 4.03 percent the week before.

INDUSTRY TRENDS

Biotech and innovation

Xconomy is hosting Boston’s top biotech entrepreneurs for a discussion on the future of the life sciences industry. Attendees can network with top executives from leading companies such as Biogen and Editas Medicine. Thursday, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Biogen, 300 Binney St., Cambridge. $50 for students, $375 for the general public, $475 at the door.

CONSUMER TECH

The future of food allergies

Stop by Cambridge Innovation Center for a panel discussion on innovations in the food allergy movement. Participants will learn how to launch a successful business in the food allergy industry. Appetizers will be served. Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., Cambridge Innovation Center, 50 Milk St., Boston. $25.

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

How to commercialize your technologies

Join MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum in an interactive workshop geared toward entrepreneurs and scientific researchers handling new technologies. Using a framework for entrepreneurship, attendees can learn tactics on commercializing new technologies and entering the market. Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., Ray and Maria Stata Center, 32 Vassar St., Cambridge. Free.

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