Details
Wednesday, October 8th 2025
Babson Executive Conference Center, One Snyder Drive, Babson Park, Wellesley
- 12:00 p.m. Registration | Catered lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Workshop begins promptly with opening remarks
- 1:15 – 4:15 p.m. Workshop agenda including small group breakout sessions
- 4:15 p.m. Workshop concludes with closing remarks
- 4:30 p.m. Cocktail party mixer
- Sponsors: JB Sash & Door
Sponsors
About
For Home Industry Leaders
“Twelve to Five” is a half-day learning and development workshop tailored to home industry leaders seeking relevant topic discussions for new learning and business application. It provides the rare opportunity to share knowledge, be candid, and talk through issues and experiences in a safe, open, and structured format with fellow peers outside of one’s organization.
A planned agenda of small group working sessions centered around problem-solving, feedback, and idea sharing combined with large format talks will naturally open synergies that can foster future business relationships. To be held this year at Babson College, the world-renowned institution for business education in Wellesley. Its Executive Conference Center is the backdrop to spark meaningful conversation, business inspiration, and relationship building all in one short afternoon.
Here's what you can expect from the day:
General Schedule
Many opportunities to naturally connect with principals and leaders inside and outside of your professional trade group throughout the half-day agenda.
Rotate in and out of small group breakout rooms of like-minded and non like-minded trades where you can delve deeper into industry topics and exchange ideas with fellow professionals.
To ensure an intimate setting conducive to meaningful connections, attendance is capped at 100 people with a maximum of 2 individuals per company. Attendance is by BDG invitation only. Registration is mandatory.
Elevate your company's presence at “Twelve to Five” by becoming a workshop company sponsor. Additional sponsor benefits such as complimentary registration for one additional attendee and branded signage and merchandise are included.
Please email info@bostondesignguide.com or fill out the Contact Page for interest and to learn more about for our sponsorship package pricing.
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