Experiences & Activities

The Forbes Under 30 Summit, held in October in Boston, aimed to create memorable moments within a larger conference. During one session, former N.B.A. player Amare Stoudemire shared tips and led an informal basketball game for attendees at a gym on the campus of Emerson College.

The Transparent lab was held in a mirrored room, where a moderator led a conversation about diversity and bias in the workplace.

Conversation Market Nespresso, an industrial space sponsored by the coffee brand, held daily collaborative sessions. Participants were separated into groups and were invited to discuss topics on a screen that corresponded to the color of the circle where they stood. Topics included the future of urban design, digital privacy and security, and how to reduce one's ecological footprint.

Attendees could schedule "brain dates," one-on-one conversations on topics both sides wanted to discuss. They could schedule the conversations before the conference started using the event's Klik platform, or on site with the help of a concierge. The area featured a rainbow cloud-style backdrop. "Brain dates" were created by E180.

As in years past, organizers provided postcards and invited attendees to write a note to a colleague, friend, or family member and drop it into one of the mailboxes located around the event. The goal was to add an analog touch to a tech-heavy environment.