EARNINGS REPORTS

Companies to watch

Alere Inc., Boston Scientific Corp., BlackRock Capital Investment Corp., Comcast Corp., Facebook Inc., Hologic Inc., Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc., State Street Corp., and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. are expected to release earnings reports for the fiscal quarter that ended in March.

PANEL

Research on the North Shore

The North Shore Technology council is having a networking event and panel discussion on new student research. A panel of six students from Endicott College will present their research in the fields of tech and biotech to a panel of experts, including Martha C. Farmer, the president, founder, and chief executive of North Shore InnoVentures, a nonprofit business incubator in Beverly. Wednesday, 7 to 9 a.m., Peabody Marriott, 8 Centennial Drive, Peabody. $25 to $45.

DINNER

Looking towards tech

At an annual dinner organized by the Cape Cod Technology Council, angel investor and software industry veteran John Landry will give a presentation on the future of tech and innovation. Members will then vote to confirm CCTC directors and officers for the coming term. Wednesday, 5:30 to 9 p.m., 95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee. $65.

WORKSHOP

Making an idea reality

The Capital Network and The MEME Design, a studio space and incubator for entrepreneurs, is sponsoring an idea validation workshop. Attendees will learn how to begin turning business ideas into tangible goods and services. Wednesday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Hatch Fenway, 401 Park Drive, eighth floor east, Landmark Center, Boston. Free to $30.

NETWORKING

Air Force innovation

The Smaller Business Association of New England is sponsoring a networking event for business owners and executives. Representatives from Hanscom Air Force Base will be on hand to meet attendees and discuss potential partnership opportunities. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough. $60 to $95.

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