Frank & Eileen™ Institute Events

The Babson College Disruption Dinner is a signature annual gathering that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an evening of connection, inspiration, and meaningful dialogue. Hosted by the Frank & Eileen™ Institute for Women and Allies in collaboration with the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, the Disruption Dinner celebrates entrepreneurial leaders who are creating social and economic impact through innovation, collaboration, and values-driven leadership. The 2026 theme, Women and Allies, recognizes that meaningful progress happens when people work together across perspectives, experiences, and identities. The evening will spotlight how women leaders and their allies are challenging conventional thinking, opening doors for others, strengthening organizational cultures, and driving innovation that advances industries and communities. The event also serves as a powerful example of allyship in action. Rooted in both Institutes' shared belief that entrepreneurial leadership is a life skill and a catalyst for prosperity and human progress, the Disruption Dinner showcases how partnership across missions, expertise, and communities can create greater impact. Together, the Frank & Eileen™ Institute for Women and Allies and the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute bring their complementary strengths in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community-building to convene a diverse network of business leaders, innovators, advocates, and future changemakers. Their collaboration reflects the very spirit of the evening: that lasting progress is achieved when allies work together to expand opportunity and empower others. A highlight of the evening is the opportunity to meet founders from WIN Lab, the Frank & Eileen™ Institute's flagship accelerator program. These entrepreneurs exemplify the power of innovation to solve problems, create value, and expand access to opportunity. Attendees will engage directly with founders who are transforming ideas into impactful ventures. More than a networking event, the Disruption Dinner serves as a platform for learning, mentorship, advocacy, and community-building. By connecting emerging leaders with accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers, the evening advances Babson's commitment to entrepreneurial leadership and underscores the vital role that women and their allies play in shaping a more innovative, collaborative, and equitable future. Find out more