MEETUP

Ad tech for the future

The Boston Marketing Technology Group meetup group is sponsoring a networking event. A panel of advertising technology experts will discuss new approaches to marketing, and the technology to support them. Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Microsoft New England R&D Center, One Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Free.

PANEL

Impact entrepreneurship

The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network is sponsoring a panel discussion with Mark Donohue, a managing partner of Catalyst Insight Partners. He will discuss impact entrepreneurship and how businesses can effect lasting social and economic change. Tuesday, 6 to 8:45 p.m., Microsoft Technology Center, 255 Main St., Cambridge. Free to $10.

CONFERENCE

Big data and innovation

The 13th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium will explore data and innovation in business. More than 60 speakers will discuss the digital nature of work, big data’s strategic applications, and issues related to data security. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, MIT campus, 48 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. $99 to $1,195.

LUNCHEON

Innovating in New England

The Small Business Association of New England is holding its monthly New England Innovation Forum. The luncheon event will address issues faced by innovative companies in New England. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lombardo’s, 6 Billings St., Randolph. $60 to $95.

SPEAKER

Springing for startups

Startup Grind is hosting a talk by Melissa Withers, the managing director of Betaspring. Betaspring runs the RevUp accelerator for revenue-driven companies. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Pivotal, 145 Broadway, third floor, Cambridge. $10 to $20.

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