MLA Emerging Professionals Networking Event
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm
The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for the next Emerging Professionals Networking Event
Step into an evening designed to spark connections, inspire growth, and elevate your hospitality career.
Hear directly from influential leaders across the Boston and Cambridge hotel community as they share insights, career journeys, and practical advice to help you thrive in this dynamic industry. We are pleased to welcome:
Moderator:
Candice Beaulieu, Executive Director, Cambridge Office for Tourism
Panel:
Dakeya Christmas, General Manager, Hampton Inn/Homewood Suite Boston Seaport
Charlotte Kennedy, General Manager, Harvard Square Hotel
Michael Pedder, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Boston
This event brings together entry- and mid-level managers for meaningful networking and professional development. Registration for this event is open to members and non-members and is complimentary.
Come expand your network, gain fresh perspective, and take the next step in your hospitality career.
5:15PM-6:00PM Registration and Networking Reception
6:00PM-6:30PM General Manager Panel Discussion
6:30PM-7:30PM Networking Reception
