

Community is the Future: Fireside Chat & Networking
Join us at the newly renovated Eaton Hall Room 250 at Tufts University for a fireside chat + networking with visionary community builders in right here in Boston!
👯♀️ Who is this for?
This event is open to everyone in Boston who’s passionate about building community — whether that’s growing a newsletter, rallying a following, or creating a thriving workplace. You don’t need a fully-formed idea to attend, just bring your curiosity and desire to connect. Whether you're an experienced builder or just starting to explore your ideas, you'll find your people here.
👀 What to expect!
Community Matches: Before the event, you’ll be matched with another attendee to foster connections from the start.
If you're interested in buddy matching, please fill out this form!
Fireside chat: Have an intimate conversation with experienced, visionary community builders in Boston.
Dinner will be provided!
🤯 Introducing our panel...
Emma Leavitt - Senior Operations and Marketing Manager at Next Rung Technology
Brady Sadler - Co-Founder at Double Elvis Productions
Madison Sowards - Community Manager at Purdue Strategic Ventures
⏰ Event Schedule:
6PM - 6:30PM Welcome & Dinner / Buddy Matching
6:30PM - 7:15PM Fireside Chat
7:15PM - 8PM Networking
✨ Whether you’re here to launch, join, or simply learn, this evening promises meaningful connections and endless inspiration. Reserve your spot today and be part of an passionate community builders in Boston!
Thank you to PLURground for sponsoring this event!
Remember when making friends was as simple as a tagging each other on the playground? One tap, and suddenly, you had a new best friend. Somewhere along the way, that effortless connection got lost — but PLURground is here to bring it back. As Boston’s first in-person accelerator for community builders, we’re on a mission to make real world friendships, support networks, and thriving communities easy, sustainable, and full of peace, love, unity, and respect. Whether you’re creating a gathering, a movement, or a space where people truly belong, we’re here to help you fund it, grow it, and make it last.