Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16.3 Million to Expand Regional Innovation

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16.3 Million to Expand Regional Innovation   

 Massachusetts TechHubs Program will accelerate technology development, strengthen local industries, and expand opportunity across the state 

 

WORCESTER. – Today, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Innovation Institute announced more than $16.3 million and designated 14 regions across Massachusetts as official TechHubs through the Massachusetts (MA) TechHubs Program. Created through the Mass Leads Act, the TechHubs Program is designed to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems byinvesting in technology development, high-growth industries and innovative local companies. 

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Paley, MassTech leaders and state and local officials celebrated the awards today at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester. Through the program, regions apply to become a TechHub, a designation that boosts visibility and credibility to attract talent and investment. Designated TechHubs gain access to grants that support strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovation infrastructure. Membership in the statewide TechHub Network fosters collaboration, resource-sharing, and the exchange of best practices, helping each region strengthen its ecosystem and advance Massachusetts’ position as a global innovation leader. 

“Massachusetts has always led through innovation, not just in our labs and universities, but through the strength and creativity of our people,” said Governor Maura Healey. “The TechHubs Program reflects our belief that every region should have the opportunity to shape the future of technology and to share in the prosperity it brings.” 

“These TechHubs reflect the best of what happens when local leaders, institutions, and businesses work together to build on their region’s unique strengths,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Our administration believes that innovation doesn’t just happen in one ZIP code, it happens in every community when we provide the tools and investment to help it thrive.” 

The 14 designated TechHubs span the state from the Berkshires to the South Coast and reflect a range of industry clusters including advanced optics, bioindustrial manufacturing, marine technology, quantum technologies, and robotics. These hubs, while diverse in their industry focus, geographic location and stage of development, share a common goal to build thriving, equitable and globally competitive innovation ecosystems. 

 

“The TechHubs Program recognizes that innovation looks different in every region,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “We’re making catalytic investments in communities that are ready to scale and giving others the strategic support to plan their growth. Together, these efforts will drive new business formation, job creation, and long-term competitiveness across the state.” 

 

To support collaboration among the 14 designated TechHubs, MassTech also launched the Massachusetts TechHub Network, a structured, peer-driven community of practice for regional innovation leaders. The network will provide a forum for shared learning, coordinated problem-solving and resource exchange, helping TechHubs accelerate progress and amplify impact across the state. The TechHub Network will also inform future funding opportunities that may be offered through the TechHub Program.   

 

“The TechHubs program represents a long-term commitment to building the next generation of innovation ecosystems in Massachusetts," said Innovation Institute Director Pat Larkin. “By leveraging the experiences of the different regional initiatives, we’re laying the foundation for sustained regional transformation and economic competitiveness.” 

 

“WPI’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and life sciences make us a natural catalyst for collaboration and economic growth,” said Grace J. Wang, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. “The BioHub builds on this foundation—bringing together academic, industry, and government partners to drive biomanufacturing innovation, create jobs, and expand opportunity for people across Central Massachusetts and beyond.” 

 

The program offers awards and designations in three tracks to support regions at different stages of ecosystem development: 

 

Transformation TechHubs 

Transformation Grants supports regions ready to execute large-scale projects that enhance innovation infrastructure, promote the development of local high-growth scaling companies, catalyze technology commercialization and foster workforce development with up to $5 million in capital funds over a period of up to three years. MassTech awarded three TechHubs with transformation grants totaling nearly $14.7 million. 

 

• Advanced Optics TechHub, Led by Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield - $5,200,000 

The Berkshire Innovation Center will expand its facilities with advanced optics labs, facilitate collaboration along the Boston-Rochester optics corridor, develop a pipeline of talent for advanced optics manufacturing and facilitate the growth of startups, including two high-growth firms, Myrias Optics and Electro Magnetic Applications.   

 

• Bioindustrial Manufacturing TechHub, Led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester - $5,200,000 

Together with Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, Worcester Polytechnic Institute will create the “BioHub” to accelerate the commercialization of new food, fuels, chemicals and materials in Central Massachusetts. The BioHub will build out more than 14,000 square feet of research and development space for pilot-scale manufacturing and new equipment development, and to facilitate industry-sponsored research and centralize biomanufacturing education and training in the region. 

 

• Marine TechHub, Led by New Bedford Ocean Cluster, New Bedford - $4,284,589 

These funds will establish the Port of New Bedford and the surrounding area as a central destination for the testing and commercialization of marine technologies. New Bedford Ocean Cluster and its project partners New Bedford Research and Robotics, New Bedford Port Authority, UMass Dartmouth, and Teledyne Marine will build out research and development facilities, marine robotics workforce programs, and a “Harbor to Bay” digital twin to modernize port operations, support advanced ocean research and reduce the time it takes for marine technologies to get to market.   

 

Strategy Development TechHubs 

Strategy Development recipients are regions developing or refining strategic plans for innovation-driven economic growth with grants of up to $100,000 to fund stakeholder engagement, ecosystem assessment and development of strategic plans. MassTech awarded six TechHubs with Strategy Development Grants totaling nearly $600,000. 

 

• Advanced Mobility Technologies TechHub, Led by Endicott College, North Shore - $99,990 

This partnership between Endicott College, MassDOT Aeronautics and MassAutonomy will develop a roadmap for the North Shore as a regional TechHub for air, surface, and marine robotics and autonomous mobility technologies. 

 

• Advanced Manufacturing TechHub, Led by Old Colony Planning Commission, Route 24 Corridor - $100,000 

This partnership will develop a strategy for an Old Colony advanced manufacturing TechHub along the Route 24 corridor cities and towns of Brockton, Avon, Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Easton and Stoughton. 

 

• AI, Robotics, and Advanced Materials TechHub, Led by Merrimack College, Lower Merrimack Valley - $100,000 

This partnership will develop a strategy for the Lower Merrimack Valley AI, robotics and advanced materials/manufacturing TechHub integrating assets within the communities of Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill. 

 

• Housing Innovation TechHub, Led by UMass Lowell, Greater Lowell - $99,975  

This partnership will develop a strategy for the Massachusetts Housing Innovation TechHub to address the Commonwealth’s housing challenges through new approaches to affordable, sustainable housing. 

 

• Soil to Sea Sustainability TechHub, Led by InnoVenture Labs, Metro North - $100,000 

This partnership will develop a strategy for a “Soil to Sea” TechHub focused on advancing innovation in sustainability and climatetech including green chemistry, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural climate technologies and the blue economy. 

 

• Food Science TechHub, Led by Western MA Economic Development Council, Pioneer Valley - $100,000  

This partnership will develop a strategy for a food science TechHub in the Pioneer Valley, centered in Amherst, that builds on UMass Amherst’s nationally ranked food science department and the presence of major food industry players like Big Y supermarkets. 

 

Designation-Only TechHubs 

The Designation-Only Track provides an official TechHub designation for regions demonstrating significant innovation capacity or potential to develop significant innovation capacity via increased visibility, credibility and recognition to attract partners, investment and talent. MassTech awarded five TechHubs designations without direct funding. 

 

• Advanced Manufacturing TechHub, Led by Middlesex 3 Coalition, Middlesex 3 Corridor 

This TechHub designation will formalize the advanced manufacturing ecosystem across Middlesex 3 Coalition’s 11-member region through the Advanced Technology Coalition. 

 

• Digital Infrastructure TechHub, Led by Qubic Labs, Quincy 

This TechHub designation will formalize Quincy's role as an emerging hub for digital infrastructure innovation, particularly in the interconnected fields of blockchain, AI, cybersecurity and connectivity. The designation provides a platform for Qubic to continue attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and academic and government partners to the region. 

 

• Blue Economy, TechHub, Led by Massachusetts Port Authority, Port of Boston 

This TechHub designation will formalize the Port of Boston’s role as a hub for maritime innovation, providing a platform for MassPort to engage more deeply with stakeholders in marine technology and to support the continued growth of ocean-focused industries. 

 

• Robotics TechHub, Led by MassRobotics, Boston 

This TechHub designation will formalize Greater Boston's role as a global leader in robotics innovation, providing a platform for MassRobotics to continue engaging deeply with stakeholders in robotics and to support the sustained growth of the broader robotics ecosystem. 

 

• Quantum Technologies TechHub, Led by Western MA Economic Development Council, Pioneer Valley 

This TechHub designation will formalize and strengthen a coordinated regional strategy led by the Pioneer Valley Quantum Innovation Hub Advisory Council (PVQIH) to accelerate innovation, workforce development and commercialization in the field of quantum technologies. The initiative builds on existing assets and industry leadership in Holyoke and Springfield, recent investments, and collaborative momentum to establish Western Massachusetts as a global leader in quantum technologies. This designation is paired with a recent $1 million investment through the Mass Leads Act to Springfield Technical Community College to fund a feasibility study to establish a Quantum Supply Chain Accelerator. The accelerator will help develop the next generation of quantum computing components, house a quantum-focused startup studio and prepare local talent for jobs in the quantum industry.   

 

For more information about the MA TechHubs Program, visit innovation.masstech.org/techhubs.  

About the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)  

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) is a quasi-public economic development agency that strengthens the competitiveness of the tech and innovation economy by driving strategic investments, partnerships, and insights that harness the talent of Massachusetts. The Innovation Institute is the division of MassTech created in 2003 that advances innovation and cluster growth across the state in four ways:  

• Conducts research and analysis that improves the state's understandings of unmet needs and opportunities in the innovation economy 
• Serves as a convener and key strategic broker within various sectors 
• Manages high-value projects on behalf of the state 
• Makes strategic investments in support of innovation-based economic development 

 

For more information, visit  https://innovation.masstech.org/. 

法官命令川普政府全額發放SNAP福利 Healey揚言麻州隨時準備轉發

Governor Healey Issues Statement after Judge Orders Trump Administration to Pay Full Snap Benefits 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to release full SNAP benefits. 

“Millions of American families have been going hungry because President Trump has been choosing not to fund SNAP,” said Governor Healey. “It shouldn’t take multiple court orders for the President to feed children, veterans, seniors and people with disabilities. The President needs to comply with this court order and fully fund SNAP immediately. Massachusetts is ready to get benefits to people ASAP.” 

The Department of Transitional Assistance will continue to provide updates to SNAP recipients. More information can be found at mass.gov/SNAPupdates. Information for how families facing hunger can get help and how to help your neighbors in need can be found at mass.gov/SNAPfreeze. 

中華耆英會12/2日舉辦紅藍卡註冊免費諮詢

       （Boston Orange）中華耆英會（GBCGAC）和波士頓市老人局（Age Strong Commission）合作，將於12月2日（週二）早上10點半至下午3點半在中華耆英會康樂樓（25 Essex St, 地下一層，Boston, MA 02111）舉辦免費紅藍卡公開註冊期諮詢。

      中華耆英會表示，每年 10月15日至12月7日 是“醫療補助（ Medicare ）”紅藍卡的公開註冊期，也是每年唯一的一段時間，使用者可以檢查或更改醫療保險。

      波士頓市老人局（Age Strong Commission）將在波士頓各地舉辦紅藍卡諮詢會，並和 中華耆英會合作，訂12月2日（週二）早上10點半至下午3點半，在中華耆英會康樂樓為華埠社區提供免費諮詢服務。現場將有 SHINE 志願者 提供一對一協助，為民眾檢視保險計畫、比較方案，解答疑問。

醫療護理（Medicare）的 紅藍卡計畫，每年都可能有內容變動，例如保費、福利、醫生或藥品清單。即使各人對自己現有的計畫感到滿意，中華耆英會也建議人們每年檢查自己享有的計劃是否仍然最划算、最符合個人需求。

有意諮詢者，宜攜帶各人的 紅藍卡、其他醫保卡、處方藥清單及身分證件，到諮詢會現場。報名電話：617-635-4366（提供中文翻譯）

Landmark Open Call Announced for the 2026 Design of Boston’s Dewey Square Mural

 Landmark Open Call Announced for the 2026 Design of Boston’s Dewey Square Mural

First-ever open call invites artists from across the country to apply for The Greenway’s iconic Dewey Square Mural in downtown Boston as the city marks the nation’s 250th anniversary

November 6, 2025 - BOSTON, MA

Graphic identity by Chen Luo..

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the nonprofit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is excited to announce the first-ever national Open Call for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural, in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250. This landmark commission marks a significant moment of artistic and civic engagement in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, expanding America’s story while boldly envisioning the next 250 years. 

This collaborative effort features a national Request For Qualifications (RFQ), with a two-phase artist selection process led by a panel of Boston’s community leaders, artists, and cultural stakeholders. Five finalists will be awarded $5,000 to develop and submit full mural proposals,  and the selected artist or artist team will receive a $25,000 commission along with a $50,000 production budget. 

About the Dewey Square Mural

Various Dewey Square Murals, 2012-2024.

Since 2012, the Dewey Square Mural has served as a focal point for bold, contemporary, and thought-provoking public art in downtown Boston. Working with a range of renowned artists, ten murals have been installed to date, each viewed by millions of residents, commuters, and tourists, and each sparking conversation and connection in Boston’s shared public space. Six of the murals have been presented in collaboration with curatorial partners, including Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art (2012, 2013), the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (2014), MIT’s List Visual Arts Center (2015), the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (2017), and Mass MoCA (2024).

Previously commissioned artists include Os Gemeos (2012), Matthew Ritchie (2013), Shinique Smith (2014), Lawrence Weiner (2015), Mehdi Ghadyanloo (2016), Shara Hughes (2018), Super A (2019), Daniel Gordon (2021), and Jeffrey Gibson (2024). In 2022, Boston-based artist Problak and the GN Crew made history as the first local artist team to be featured, launching a mural beloved by Boston’s communities, and which stayed on view for 24 months, the longest run in the program’s history.

About the 2026 Open Call 

For 2026, The Greenway, Embrace, and Everyone250 reimagine this commission as an open call—welcoming artists nationwide to apply to help mark this pivotal anniversary. The selected mural will respond to this moment of national reflection by engaging with the spirit of revolution, belonging, and democracy in Boston, New England, and beyond, through celebrating voices, stories, and communities often excluded from the dominant narrative, as well as envisioning the next 250 years of Boston.

Unveiled in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary, the mural will serve as a catalyst for conversations about how Boston’s past, present, and future intersect on its streets and in its shared spaces.

The 2026 Dewey Square Artist Selection Panel comprises a distinguished group of regional arts and culture leaders, artists, and community members, including Jha D Amazi, Ché Anderson, Tessa Bachi Haas, L'Merchie Frazier, Jameson Johnson, Kenny Mascary, Jeneé Osterheldt, Jasper A. Sanchez, Lisa Tung, and Zhidong Zhang. More information about the Selection Panel can be found on our webpage here. 

In Phase I, artists from across the country will be invited to submit an application to the Open Call Request for Qualifications. The Selection Panel will choose five finalists who will each be awarded $5,000 to develop and submit full mural proposals. During Phase II, the Panel will evaluate the finalists’ mural proposals and select one artist or artist team to commission for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural. The commissioned artist will receive a $25,000 artist fee, along with a $50,000 production budget. Additionally, the four runner-up finalists will be invited to display their mural proposals and additional artwork on large-scale stanchions at Dewey Square Plaza from June 2026 – December 2026, creating further opportunities for public engagement.

“We’re thrilled to launch the first-ever open call process for the Dewey Square Mural in collaboration with our partners at Embrace and Everyone250,” said Dr. Audrey N. Lopez, Director and Curator of Public Art at the Greenway Conservancy. “Artists have historically played a critical role in nurturing healthy, thriving democracies; their practices, visions, and care are needed now more than ever as we begin to shape the next 250 years of our country.”

She continues: “Boston is both a home and a launching pad for so many deeply thoughtful and tenacious artists, and we’re excited to invite them via the open call into imagining how this space can represent our city and communities as we approach the anniversary of the nation’s founding.”

“The Dewey Square Mural provides artists the opportunity to not only create a monumental work that reflects upon Boston’s history, communities, and cultures, but also one that collectively envisions the next 250 years of our city’s future,” said Liz Tiblanc, Vice President of Arts & Culture for Embrace. “We are proud to be partners in this project, and support public art that honors these stories in the heart of our city.”

Stay connected with updates on these and related public programs as they are announced throughout the fall on our social media channels: @greenwaypublicart, @embracebos, and @everyone_250. 

Additional Information for Artists

Artists are invited to learn more by reading the full Request for Qualifications posted on our webpage. Artists can apply for this opportunity via SlideRoom. The cost to apply is $5.00 per application. Only one application will be accepted per artist or artist team.

All RFQ submissions are due via SlideRoom on Saturday, November 22, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Applications received after that time will not be considered.

Questions regarding the 2026 Dewey Square Mural Open Call RFQ process can be submitted via email to Emely Chavarria, Curatorial Coordinator, at echavarria@rosekennedygreenway.org. 

No calls, please. 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Comprehensive Strategy for Coastal Protectio

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Comprehensive Strategy for Coastal Protection

The ResilientCoasts Plan will guide communities in protecting people, infrastructure, and coastal environments from worsening flooding and erosion over the next 50 years

CHELSEA—Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released the final ResilientCoasts Plan – a comprehensive statewide strategy designed to help coastal communities protect residents, strengthen local infrastructure, and safeguard Massachusetts’ natural resources.

Developed with direct input from local officials, residents, and regional partners, the plan provides practical, community-driven steps to prepare for future storms, flooding, sea level rise, and erosion – while saving taxpayers billions through smart investments made now.

“This plan is about helping people and local businesses stay safe and save money,” said Governor Maura Healey. “When we invest in stronger roads, flood protections, and coastal restoration, we’re not just preventing damage – we’re protecting livelihoods.”

“How to protect our homes, businesses, and working waterfronts was always top of mind during my time as mayor,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This plan takes that local perspective and turns it into real, actionable steps for every coastal community. It gives municipalities the support and guidance they need to strengthen their future.”

Research shows that every $1 invested in resilience can yield about $13 in benefits and avoided recovery costs, and communities that delay action risk losing up to $33 in future economic activity for every dollar not invested. The ResilientCoasts Plan supports cities and towns in planning and prioritizing the projects that matter most – stronger shorelines, better storm protection, and safer roads.

The plan is designed to support local decision-making and make it easier for towns and regions to access funding, share data, and coordinate projects. It lays out the steps to protect people and property, strengthen infrastructure, and preserve natural buffers like dunes, wetlands, and salt marshes that reduce flood risks.

Over the past two decades, Massachusetts has invested nearly $200 million in local resilience projects across 98 coastal communities. Governor Healey’s Mass Ready Act advances many ResilientCoasts recommendations, including authorizing $200 million for near-term coastal resilience projects. In addition, Mass Ready moves forward several of the plan’s policy recommendations that will also advance resilience statewide, including requiring flood disclosure to ensure residents are aware of flood risks before they purchase or lease a home, adding resilience expertise to the board that oversees updates to the state building code, streamlining permitting for nature-based solutions, and creating a new Resilience Revolving Fund to provide low-interest loans for municipal projects that protect communities and prevent future damage, such as floodplain protection and nature-based solutions.

“Our coastal communities can’t wait for the next big storm to act,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “This plan gives us the tools to be ready – to protect lives, homes, and local economies and to build the kind of resilience that will carry us through the next 50 years.”

“We heard directly from residents, scientists, and local officials across our coast, and their input shaped every part of this plan,” said Coastal Zone Management Director Alison Brizius. “People see what’s happening – the flooding, the erosion, the stronger storms – and they want action. ResilientCoasts reflects that urgency and provides a framework for protecting our coastlines and fighting climate impacts head-on.”

Regional Collaboration

The plan identifies 15 Coastal Resilience Districts, grouping nearby cities and towns that share common characteristics like landform type, natural environment, built infrastructure, population and development character, and coastal risks. The purpose of these districts is to promote regional collaboration, inform prioritization of district-scale coastal resilience projects, and help prevent redundant efforts. In addition, data sharing, collaborative risk assessment, and tracking of progress on coastal resilience will be improved across communities.

Near-Term Adaptation Areas

Within the Coastal Resilience Districts, the plan identifies Near-Term Adaptation Areas with high concentrations of people and housing, development and infrastructure, and/or economic resources expected to be exposed to coastal flooding by the 2030s. Identification of these areas helps direct limited resources where they will make the biggest difference for residents and local economies – for example, in areas with high concentrations of critical local and regional infrastructure at risk.

 

Targeted Solutions

The plan provides guidance on a suite of resilience measures that can be applied across different coastal landscapes with a focus on areas along the immediate shoreline or within the coastal floodplain where the highest risks coincide with vulnerable development. Examples include:

• Elevating roads and homes above expected flood levels
• Relocating people and housing to safer locations
• Floodproofing critical infrastructure
• Implementing nature-based solutions like salt marsh restoration, beach nourishment, and cobble berms to absorb flooding
• Retrofitting and redesigning seawalls

亨廷頓劇院訂11/14至12/14上演東尼獎音樂劇「歡樂之家」

音樂劇「歡樂之家」劇照。（圖片由公關公司提供，Nile Hawver攝）

          （Boston Orange編譯）亨廷頓劇院（The Huntington）將於11 月 14 日至 12 月 14 日，在Huntington 大道246號的劇院，推演榮獲包括最佳音樂劇等5項東尼獎，改編自Alison Bechdel自傳性暢銷圖文回憶錄，有多年來最好的百老匯音樂劇之稱的音樂劇「歡樂之家（Fun Home）」。

「歡樂之家」舞台設計。（圖片由公關公司提供，Nile Hawver攝）

          這部音樂劇由Logan Ellis執導，Jeanine Tesori作曲，Lisa Kron編劇和作詞，以來回穿梭，非線性，感人的方式描述畫家Alison在孩童時期，大學時期，以及成年後的3個人生階段中所面對的充滿糾結家庭關係，包括在父親所經營的「歡樂之家」殯儀館中成長，探索並覺醒了她自己的性向，和深藏櫃中同性戀父親之間的充滿掙扎，複雜關係，

 

Aliso和深藏櫃中同性戀父親的父女關係，在全劇中最牽扯人心。她母親在一旁心力交瘁的見證著家庭關係的動盪，也為全劇增加不少張力。

            劇中的Alison，依年齡從大到小，分別由Sarah Bockel，Maya Jacobson，Lyla Randall飾演。父親布魯斯·貝克德爾，由 Nick Duckart 飾演。母親海倫·貝克德爾：由 Jennifer Ellis 飾演。

導演Logan Ellis。公關公司提供，Annabel Clark攝）

            在自由互惠基金（Liberty Mutual Foundation）支持，Think Outside the Vox合作下，亨廷頓劇院還將提供門票一律$20的無障礙服務場次，分別為12月5日晚7點半那場有ASL手語翻譯，12月6日下午2點那場，有為失明人士提供的聲音描述，12月11日晚7點那場，有字幕。

            11月14日（週五）晚7點半和21日（週五）晚7點半那2場，亨廷頓劇院參加波士頓市長吳弭的「波士頓家庭日」活動，為符合資格的波士頓學生及其家庭提供免費入場。需透過特定連結註冊。

            12月5日（週五）上午10點，以及12月11日（週四）上午10點，安排有專為專為校園團體設計的學生專場。學生票每張 $20，每 15 名學生有一名教師可免費陪同。

            亨廷頓劇院還將為這齣音樂劇舉辦一系列活動，包括在3個週六，11月的22日，29日，以及12月6日的下午2點演出後，舉辦青年講者系列。12月7日（週日）下午2點演出後，有人文本論壇，12月5日上午10點，12月10日下午2點，12月11日上午10點，12月12日晚上7 點半的演出之後，有演員論壇。

            門票可上網huntingtontheatre.org，或電洽617-266-0800，或者到戲院當場購買，價格由29元起，學生，軍人，以及HYPE均享有折扣。訂購學生票，可發電郵給該劇院教育營運經理Bec Lowe ， education@huntingtontheatre.org。

MIPIM 培養下一代業界領袖 2026擴大挑戰者項目將選40人

（Boston Orange編譯）全世界最大的房地產業會議之一的MIPIM，今（6）日宣佈，2026將大幅擴大辦理「MIPIM 挑戰者（MIPIM Challengers）」，人數增至40以上，藉以推動建築環境領域的包容性，提升新一代領導者能力。報名截止日期為11 月 21 日，入選結果12月公佈。

MIPIM在 2024 年和 2025 年分別選出 15 名和 16 名房地產業新星後，為實現更具全球代表性，和產業多元化的承諾，2026將擴大辦理「MIPIM 挑戰者」，邀40人以上到法國坎城，免費參加MIPIM年會，擔任形象大使，出席圓桌討論會，並和全球頂尖房地產公司高管一起撰寫一份思想領導力報告。

入選「挑戰者」項目者，將可參加為他們量身打造的領導力發展課程，其中包括3次個人化輔導的網路研討會，以及1次關於應用人工智慧的現場培訓。活動結束後，入選者還有機會再MIPIM的全球網路中發表獨家見解。

之後，MIPIM 承諾在 2026 年將迎接多達 40 名挑戰者，創下該計畫史上最大規模的陣容。此項擴展行動，體現了 MIPIM 致力於培養一個

MIPIM 主任 Nicolas Boffi 指出，這是為了為新一代領導者和新的思維騰出空間，引進大膽、年輕的聲音來挑戰現狀。

「MIPIM 挑戰者」將開放給2026 年 3 月 31 日錢未滿 31 歲，而且未曾參加過 MIPIM 的年輕專業人士報名，

申請流程已簡化，可由公司推薦或個人自薦，候選人須提交一份不超過 200 字的簡短聲明，說明其成就、領導經驗以及對建築環境未來發展的貢獻。2026 年，MIPIM 將策略性地聚焦於住宅開發、數據中心、機會均等、醫療保健和人工智慧等領域。

今年新增的申請要求是報名者需從其所屬組織提名2位高級主管。一旦申請者獲選，將必須和其提名的2名主管之一，做一次關於房地產業未來的採訪，並在MIPIM的管道上分享。

MIPIM是全球首屈一指的房地產盛會，匯集了國際房地產行業各個領域最具影響力的參與者。 2024年MIPIM吸引了來自90個國家的2萬多名代表，其中包括全球排名前100的投資管理公司中的70%，這些公司管理的資產超過4兆歐元。

查詢完整的報名資格或提交表格，可上網https://www.mipim.com/en-gb/who-is-coming/mipim-challengers.html。

MIPIM: 9-13 March 2026

Housing Matters! on 9 March 2026

Palais des Festivals, Cannes

 

MIPIM expands Challengers programme to empower the next generation of industry leaders

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London, 06 November 2025. MIPIM, the global urban festival, announces a major expansion of its MIPIM Challengers programme, an initiative designed to foster inclusivity and elevate emerging talent within the built environment sector.

Following the successful introduction of the programme, which spotlighted 15 rising professionals in 2024 and 16 in 2025, MIPIM will welcome up to 40 Challengers in 2026, marking the programme’s largest cohort to date. This expansion reflects MIPIM’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a more diverse and globally representative industry.

This year’s programme features a simplified and more accessible application process, enabling companies to nominate their most promising talent. These rising stars will act as visible ambassadors for their organisations at MIPIM. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Selected Challengers will receive a complimentary delegate pass to attend MIPIM, along with exclusive benefits, including preferential accommodation rates. Participants will take part in MIPIM conference roundtables and contribute to a thought leadership paper alongside senior executives from the world’s most influential property companies. They will also attend a dedicated networking cocktail event, an opportunity to build meaningful industry connections and friendships.

In addition, Challengers will participate in a bespoke leadership development course designed to prepare them for future opportunities. This includes three personalised coaching webinars and an on-site training session on AI implementation.

Following MIPIM, selected Challengers will be invited to produce exclusive insights, which will be published across MIPIM’s global network, giving them a powerful opportunity to showcase their thought leadership and influence the international real estate community.

Nicolas Boffi, MIPIM Director, said:

"MIPIM has long been a gathering place for seasoned professionals in real estate, but if we want the industry to evolve and stay relevant, we need to make space for fresh thinking and the next generation of leaders. That is why the Challengers programme matters. It brings in bold, young voices who challenge the status quo and offer new perspectives.

 

Since launching in 2025, we have seen immediate impact: some of our first Challengers returned the following year not just as attendees, but as experts, joining panels and mentoring the next cohort. In 2026, we are expanding the programme to welcome even more rising talent. I’m excited to see how they’ll shape the conversations at MIPIM and help drive the industry forward.”

How to apply

Candidates or their employers need to submit a short statement (up to 200 words) responding to the prompt:

“Tell us why you or the person you nominate should be selected as a MIPIM Challenger. Highlight recent achievements, leadership experience, and how you or your nominee are contributing to shaping the future of the built environment.”

This year, MIPIM is placing strategic focus on initiatives related to residential development, data centres, equality of opportunity, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.

 

Eligibility criteria

The MIPIM Challengers programme is open to young professionals under the age of 31 (as of 31 March 2026) who are passionate about shaping the future of the built environment and have not previously attended MIPIM.

A new element of the programme requires Challengers to nominate two senior executives from their organisation as part of the application. If selected, the Challenger will take part in a pre-MIPIM interview with one of their nominated executives, discussing the future of real estate. These interviews will be shared across MIPIM’s channels.

Full eligibility criteria and the submission form are available here: https://www.mipim.com/en-gb/who-is-coming/mipim-challengers.html

About MIPIM Challengers

 

The first MIPIM Challengers initiative was introduced in 2023, attracting over 150 submissions from 20 countries, including Mauritius, South Africa and the United States.

The 2024 cohort formed the first part of the MIPIM Challengers Network, an ongoing forum that enables participants to stay in touch, build long-term relationships, and support future generations of built environment trailblazers.

The MIPIM Challengers initiative has already proven to be a powerful platform for career growth and recognition. Rachel Munro, Senior Associate at Shoosmiths, was nominated for Inspiring Women in Property, and architect Federica Sanchez from Lombardini22 gained major visibility for her neuroscience work.

Submissions are open on the MIPIM website till 21 November 2025.
The winners will be announced in December 2025.

MIPIM is the world’s premier real estate event that gathers the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry. Over 20,000 delegates representing 90 countries attended MIPIM 2024, including 70% of the world's top 100 investment managers, managing over €4 trillion of assets.