Boston Globe to Host Second Annual Working Mothers Summit

Join industry leaders, activists, and Globe journalists for expanded program on March 26

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:37pm

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The Boston Globe announces its second annual Working Mothers Summit, a full-day program featuring insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and opportunities to connect with experts and innovators dedicated to driving meaningful change across industries for working mothers and caregivers.

Why it matters

As Massachusetts continues to rank among the nation's best states for working mothers, The Boston Globe's Working Mothers Summit convenes the vibrant and supportive community of mothers and caregivers navigating today's workplace.

The details

The Globe's Working Mothers Summit will take place on March 26 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, featuring fireside chats with speakers including Morra Aarons-Mele, Cady Coleman, Joanna Lydgate, Marina Middleton, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, and Emily Oster. Afternoon breakout sessions will explore topics across technology, advocacy, and business.

  • The Boston Globe's Working Mothers Summit will take place on March 26, 2026.

The players

The Boston Globe

A 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States.

Morra Aarons-Mele

Author of "The Anxious Achiever."

Cady Coleman

Former astronaut, speaker and author of "Sharing Space."

Joanna Lydgate

CEO of States United and First Lady of Massachusetts.

Marina Middleton

Partner and CEO of Create & Cultivate.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University.

Emily Oster

Founder and CEO of ParentData.

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What they’re saying

“Our team at The Boston Globe recognizes that working mothers make up the fabric of our organization and the workforce as a whole. That's why we're honored to host a second annual Working Mothers Summit, creating a space for working mothers from a range of backgrounds and career stages to hear from the innovators making it easier for caregivers with careers to find success, care for their loved ones, and navigate that ever-challenging work-life balance.”

— Erika Hale Smith, Vice President of Events & Sponsorships, Boston Globe Media (PR Newswire)

What’s next

The Boston Globe's Working Mothers Summit will take place on March 26, 2026.

The takeaway

The Boston Globe's second annual Working Mothers Summit aims to empower and support the vibrant community of working mothers and caregivers in Massachusetts, providing a platform for industry leaders, activists, and Globe journalists to share insights and drive meaningful change across industries.