ECONOMIC DATA

Gas prices on the rise

The average price for a gallon of gas in Massachusetts soared to its highest level this year, jumping 2 cents to $1.98 a gallon, according to AAA Northeast. New numbers will be released Monday.

MEETUP

Startup showcase

Akamai Technologies is sponsoring this month’s startup showcase by the Boston New Technology meetup group. Six presenters will give a brief rundown of their new product or technology. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., Akamai Technologies, 150 Broadway, Cambridge. Free.

EVENT

Women in tech

A panel of women in technology will discuss their professions at an event sponsored by the Capital Network and She Geeks Out. The panelists all hold tech jobs but are not developers or coders. Tuesday, 8:15 to 10:30 a.m., VMware, 355 Main St., 13th floor, Cambridge. $20 to $30.

PITCH

Five minutes talk

The Venture Forum, a nonprofit group for technology entrepreneurs, is hosting its 10th annual five-minute pitch competition. Eight entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to a panel of investors. Tuesday, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Campus Center, The Odeum, 100 Institute Road, Worcester. Free to $15.

ROUND TABLE

Political wisdom

The New England Council is hosting a congressional round table with US Representative Bruce Poliquin from Maine’s second congressional district. Poliquin, a Republican, serves on the House Financial Services Committee. Tuesday, 8:30 to 10 a.m., The Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., Boston.

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