The Intersection: Gen-X Wisdom, How to Not Sell-Out Your Creative Self

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:30 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Emerson College Little Building | Boston, MA

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Get inspired by Gen-X insights at this dynamic forum where X marks the intersection of experience, leadership, pop culture and technology
About this Event

Presented by Business of Creative Enterprises (BCE) & Exective Education at Emerson College


The Intersection: Gen-X Wisdom
How to Not Sell Out Your Creative Self
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Join us for an intergenerational meeting of the minds where Gen-X shares their insights from the intersection of experience, leadership, pop-culture, and technology.

From analogue to digital to AI, Gen-X is in-charge and rethinking work-life balance, our relationship with technology and how to not sell out your creative self.


A dynamic forum, merging individual insights with discussion, this event is for professionals, business leaders, and those who want personal insights for this current moment grounded in resilience and experience. Or, just come to slack off from work and celebrate that this event is proof that Gen-X does indeed exist.

We are excited to be joined by:

  • Michael Gilday, Digital & AI Storyteller, Deep Vibe
  • Dave Habeeb, Creative Director, Film Maker "Beautiful Was The Fight"
  • Nina Webb, Consultant, Educator, and Former Music Industry VP
  • Dr. Brent Smith, VP Executive Education @ Emerson College

Includes light refreshments

Find us in The Judee in the lower level of the Little Building

RSVP required. IDs required for building entry.

Hosted in partnership with

All attendees are invited to stay for the BCE [Birthday] Block Party, following The Intersection.


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2026 BCE SHOWCASE

2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the Business of Creative Enterprises major at Emerson College.

As we look ahead to the next ten years we are celebrating what never goes obsolete: learning, wisdom, creativity.

You are invited to join us for sharing and celebrating our community. Because at Emerson, we are all BCE.

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Emerson College Little Building, 80 Boylston Street, Boston, United States

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