The 2025 program is still being developed, and this schedule reflects what’s confirmed at this time. More details will be posted here as soon as they’re available.
The 2025 program is still being developed, and this schedule reflects what’s confirmed at this time. More details will be posted here as soon as they’re available.
Attendees may pick up their name badge and materials at the main registration desk.
Attendees may pick up their name badge and materials at the main registration desk.
Suneel Gupta
Suneel Gupta is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who focuses on helping people live and work better, using science-based habits to eliminate burnout and boost energy. The founding CEO of RISE, a wellness company, Gupta is also a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School and is the author of “Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You,” and “Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do.” He also hosts “Business Class,” an American Express docuseries showcasing entrepreneurs and business visionaries who embody struggle and resilience.
These 30-minute sessions provide opportunities to hear from experts on a variety of topics.
Attendees may pick up their name badge and materials at the main registration desk.
Matt Lehrman
Matt Lehrman is managing director of Social Prosperity Partners, an Arizona-based firm that works nationally to help municipal leaders build consensus around important community decisions. He is a sought-after speaker on the topics of civility and engagement, and offers insight on how leaders can meaningfully involve their constituents and build consensus. A former federal lobbyist and nonprofit leader, he founded Arizona’s audience development collaborative, known as Alliance for Audience, and served as its executive director for a decade. His podcast, Community Catalysts, examines the qualities of community leadership and the many forms it can take.
All members of city and town councils in Massachusetts are invited to attend the MMCA Annual Business Meeting, provided they are registered for Connect 351. Attendance at the MMCA Annual Business Meeting is limited to MMCA members.
All members of select boards in Massachusetts are invited to attend the MSA Annual Business Meeting, provided they are registered for Connect 351. Attendance at the MSA Annual Business Meeting is limited to MSA members.
All town managers and town administrators are invited to the Annual Business Meeting of the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association, provided they are registered for Connect 351.
All mayors are invited to the Annual Business Meeting of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association, provided they are registered for Connect 351