AI for Entrepreneurship Educators

AI & the State of Entrepreneurship

• AI’s transformation of entrepreneurship, industry, and society
• The Practice of Play: reimagining ideation with AI
• Peer exchange: AI experiments from your university
• The Practice of Empathy: uncovering unmet needs with AI

From Ideas to Prototypes

• Babson student panel: how AI reshapes education
• The Practice of Creation: from concept to prototype with AI agents
• AI ethics through an entrepreneurial lens
• The Practice of Experimentation: testing and validating ventures with AI
• Efficiency AI: freeing time to drive teaching innovation

What You’ll Build Next

• AI Venture Sprint
• The Practice of Reflection: what AI can and cannot do
• Crafting your personal AI action plan
• Babson’s vision: where we go from here

What is included in the program fee?

The program fee includes your tuition and program materials. In most cases, meals during the program are included. Some programs include accommodations. Travel and personal expenses are not included (such as alcoholic beverages consumed with meals, telephone, and other incidentals).

What accommodations are available, and what if I need to arrive earlier or stay later?

Please check the webpage for the program you are attending for information regarding what accommodations are included in your program fee.

For some programs, rooms are at the Babson Executive Conference Center. If accommodations are not available at the Babson Executive Conference Center, a suitable alternative will be provided. For student programs, such as Babson Build, participants will stay in dorms.

*Guests of the Babson Executive Conference Center that wish to arrive before the program begins or extend their stay should email Reservations or call +1-781-239-5816 to check rates and availability. Guests are responsible for the cost of extra nights.

Check-in time: 4 p.m. Check-out time: 11 a.m.

Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness center, billiards, campus walking trails, dining room, lounge, and 24-hour access to a beverage break station.

What should I do if I have dietary restrictions?

We are happy to help make accommodations for all dietary needs. Our food options allow for most food restrictions. Please let your program manager know if you have specific needs, once you have registered.

What should I wear?

Business casual is appropriate for classes and activities at the Babson Executive Conference Center. As classroom temperatures can vary, we suggest layered clothing.

What is the closest airport?

Boston Logan International Airport is the closest airport to Babson College (approximately 15 miles from the center). Travel times can vary based on the time of day.

What is the best way to get to the conference center from the airport?

The best way to get to the conference center/college would be to use a Ride app, arrange for a private car/van service, or take a taxi. There are commuter rail and subway stations nearby as well, but, private transportation between stations and Babson College is required.

Car Services

• Wellesley Carriage: A local Wellesley company (shared or private van/car service available)
• GO Boston Shuttle: Use promotional code: Babson (shared or private van service available)
• Knight’s Airport Limousine: Use Group code: BABSON (private car or private van service only, good for groups of three to 10)

Taxis

Taxis are available at each terminal of Boston Logan International Airport. The cost is approximately $60–$100 USD
per trip, and it will take 30–60 minutes to travel to/from Babson depending on traffic and tolls.

• Wellesley Transportation Service: +1-781-235-2200

MBTA Commuter Rail

The closest commuter rail stations are Wellesley Hills and Route 128/Westwood. Private transportation is needed between stations and Babson College.

MBTA Subway

The closest subway station is WOODLAND T on the Green Line. Private transportation is needed between the station and Babson College.

When is payment due and what types of payment do you accept?

For in-person programs, payment is due in full 60 days prior to the start date of the program.

If you register for a program with an early registration rate, payment is due by the early registration date. Please check the webpage for the program you are attending for the early registration date.

We accept credit card, check, or wire transfer payments.

Payment plan options are available for our in-person courses for individuals. For more details, please email BabsonAcademy@babson.edu or call +1-781-239-5333.

Do you offer discounts?

Discounts on Babson Academy courses are available for the following:

• Alumni of Babson College (undergraduate or graduate)
• Babson Collaborative members
• Groups of three or more registering at the same time

Please email BabsonAcademy@babson.edu for more information and for discount codes before registering. In addition, please note that discounts cannot be combined.

What will I receive upon completion of the program?

Each program participant receives a certificate of completion. We invite participants to add the program to their LinkedIn profile. Note that a certificate will not be provided if there is insufficient evidence of participation.

Do you have translation for non-English speaking participants?

We do not offer translation in our programs. Although we do not require the TOEFL, all Babson Academy programs are taught in English, so it is a prerequisite that you speak, read, and write English proficiently.

What type of visa do international travelers need, and will you provide a visa invitation letter?

International travelers will need to obtain a B-1 temporary business travel visa. Once you have registered and paid in full, contact the program manager to provide you with a visa invitation letter.

What is your cancellation policy?

Registration changes must be requested in writing to Babson Academy.

• If requested 30 days or more prior to the program start date:
  • Cancellations receive a 100% refund
  • Substitutions* are allowed, subject to a $250 administration fee
  • One-Time Transfers* allowed subject to a $250 administration fee, to be utilized within a one-year period
• If requested 14-29 days prior to the program start date:
  • Cancellations receive a 50% refund
  • Substitutions* are allowed, subject to a $250 administration fee
  • One-Time Transfers* are not allowed
• If requested 13 days or fewer prior to the program start date:
  • Cancellations do not receive a refund
  • Substitutions* are not allowed
  • One-Time Transfers* are not allowed

*Substitutions and transfers are subject to approval to ensure that participants and programs are suitable.