Coffee & Conversation

In 2026, the 495/MetroWest Partnership launched our new Coffee and Conversation networking event series! This new biannual event series will feature key public policy leaders discussing matters of concern to 495/MetroWest stakeholders, followed by a moderated Q&A. Our first-ever Coffee and Conversation event featured Congressman Jake Auchincloss in May 2026.

Our next Coffee & Conversation event will be held on Wednesday, November 18th in Natick! Join us as we convene 100 leaders in business, government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector from across the region to hear from Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng as he offers remarks on the state of transportation infrastructure in Massachusetts and plans for the future. Sponsorship opportunities are now available; click here to review sponsorship levels. General ticket sales will open on October 26th.