September 18-22, 2019

Babson’s Centennial Celebration

Boston, Massachusetts, and Babson Wellesley

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Centennial Celebrations

One hundred years of Babson. Three signature events. One extraordinary celebration.

Babson Connect: Worldwide

September 18–20 – Boston and Wellesley

Join us for the Centennial edition of the world’s premier entrepreneurship summit, now in its fifth year. Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear from global business leaders and exchange ideas with Babson community members from around the world.

Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs

September 19 – Boston

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs® (ADE) has inducted more than 100 internationally renowned entrepreneurial leaders since 1978. We have invited all ADE members back to campus to help induct the 2019 honoree and discuss the future of entrepreneurship with the Babson community.

Back to Babson

September 20–22 – Wellesley

Join us for the biggest alumni event of Babson’s second century! Reconnect with old classmates, make new friends, and explore the “new” campus, transformed by the addition of several state-of-the-art facilities, including the Babson Recreation and Athletics Center (BRAC) and Babson Commons at Horn Library.

Hotel Options

1 Snyder Drive, Babson Park, MA 02457

Special rates for “Babson Centennial” are valid for stay September 20–22, 2019. Make your reservation by August 2, 2019.

  • Room rates starting at $185 + tax, dependent on room type, occupancy and dates of stay.
  • Call: +1 781-239-4000
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  • Please note that hotel rooms are sold out for Sept. 18 and 19.

399 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02462

Special rates for “Babson College” are valid for stay September 18 – 22, 2018. Make your reservation by August 18, 2019.

  • Room rate: $199.00 + tax Single/Double Occupancy
  • Call: +1 866-246-3446
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138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Special rates for “Babson Connect Worldwide 2019” room block are valid September 17–21, 2019. Make your reservation by August 24, 2019.

  • Room Rate: $339.00 + tax Single/Double Occupancy (upgrades available at a discount)
  • Call: +1 617-267-5300 ext. 1630 or
    Global Reservation Centre 1-800-441-1414
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200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Special rates for “Babson Connect Worldwide 2019” room block are valid September 17–20, 2019. Make your reservation by August 23, 2019.

  • Room Rate: $525.00 + tax Single/Double Occupancy (upgrades available at a discount)
  • Call: +1 617-338-4400
  • Reservations » enter promo code 190917BAB

Interested in volunteering or learning more about the upcoming Centennial events? Email us at centennial@babson.edu.