FORUM

New England Innovation Forum

The Smaller Business Association of New England is sponsoring a forum for business owners and executives featuring a talk by John L. Brooks III, the managing director of Healthcare Capital Consulting LLC, a company that advises early-stage life sciences companies. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough. $60 to $95.

NETWORK

Tech-working

Boston TechJam 2016 will bring together thousands of the area’s tech innovators for a combination block party and networking event. The event features live music, food vendors, and exhibitions from technology companies. Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m., City Hall Plaza, City Hall Square, Boston. $5 to $750.

NETWORK

Table talk

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking event for members and guests. Attendees will be seated with professionals from different industries for a facilitated discussion aimed at building business relationships. Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Boston, 929 Hingham St., Rockland. $25 to $40.

WORKSHOP

Intro to SQL

General Assembly Boston is hosting an introductory class on Structured Query Language, or SQL. Attendees will learn basic SQL queries through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 51 Melcher St., Boston. $75.

PANEL

Getting around in Mass.

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation has organized a panel discussion on the future of transportation. Panelists include Governor Charlie Baker and Department of Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack (above). Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UMass Club, One Beacon St., Boston. Free. $50 to $75.

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