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2/12/26 – The networking event is happening at Foxwoods on Feb. 20…

Shaping New England – FOX61 Spot

2/6/26 – FOX61’s spot for Shaping New England…

Panel: CT must boost tech training and infrastructure to keep growing biotech sector

11/21/25 – Connecticut’s biotech sector needs stronger digital-tech…

FOX61’s Jim Altman at Shaping CT’s Future: Drive To ’35

11/19/25 – Jim Altman at Shaping CT’s Future…

Education, AI, and looking forward at Connecticut’s workforce

11/18/25 – Drive to 35 is an event happening in Stamford…

Using AI and recruiting top talent for Connecticut’s workforce

11/17/25 – BJ Kito from Rebellion Group and Matt Bauer…

Aswajit Speaks with BJ Kito on Connecticut, UCONN, Rebellion Group

11/17/25 – A conversation with BJ Kito from Rebellion Group…

‘Drive to 35’ shaping Connecticut’s future with AI and other technology

11/14/25 – Rebellion Group’s Grant Flannery and Eric Lopez…

“Shaping Connecticut’s Future”

11/14/25 – Brian Shactman hosts a discussion with Bryn Tindall, CEO of Rebellion Group, and BJ Kito…

Shaping CT’s Future: ‘Drive to ’35’ and focusing on AI

11/13/25 – Melissa Nardiello and Richard Taub, with the web-powered…

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Full Programs

Shaping CT’s Future: Drive to ’35 (Full Program)

11/19/25 – View the full program!

Shaping CT’s Future | Entrepreneurship & Leadership (Full Program)

8/20/25 – Business leaders from across Connecticut gather to discuss how to support the new generation of entrepreneurs.

Shaping CT’s Future | Sports & Entertainment (Full Program)

4/24/25 – The Rebellion Group hosts a series of discussions on the sports and entertainment industries in Connecticut.

Shaping CT’s Future: AI & Cybersecurity (Full Program)

2/20/25 – An event bringing together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and innovators to delve into the powerful intersection of AI and cybersecurity in Connecticut.

Storytelling, Scale, & the Reality of Influence | Vincent Errichetti

2/10/26 – In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with Vincent Errichetti…

Transparency, Power, & the Future of the Label | Becky Lewis

2/10/26 – In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with Becky Lewis…

Shaping New England: From Warehouse to Regional Movement

1/16/26 – What began as a small gathering has evolved into a regional platform, bringing together smart, experienced voices who are ready for change.

Inside Connecticut’s Quantum + Life Sciences Boom with Albert Green & Jodie Gillon

11/18/25 – Quantum technology and life sciences may seem like two different worlds…

Cyber, AI, & Connecticut’s Defense Edge with Justin Orcutt

11/17/25 – Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and fear…

Inside The New AI Economy with Edward Zyszkowski

10/31/25 – Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to live in the hands of a few. In this episode, Edward Zyszkowski, CEO and Chairman of Personal Digital Spaces, explains how decentralization, data licensing, and small, specialized models are reshaping the AI economy.

Engineering the Next Era of Cyber Defense: Ian Leatherman

10/10/25 – From nuclear submarines to cybersecurity strategy, Ian Leatherman’s journey proves that innovation starts with curiosity and the courage to rethink what’s possible.

Legacy to Innovation: Jill Mayer on Leading a 111-Year Family Business into the Future

9/24/25 – Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, is proving that legacy and innovation aren’t opposites — they’re fuel for each other.

Pitch Competition: Alycia & Jennifer, Executive Director & Assistant Director, UConn CCEI

8/7/25 – Behind Shaping CT’s Future Pitch Competition is the powerhouse team at UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI)…

Pitch Competition: Nathan Catapano, Founder, Restore