Conference Details
Dates: Thursday, June 25 – Friday, June 26
Location: Waltham, MA
Hotel Room Block: The Westin Waltham Boston (details below)
Conference Venue: The Conference Center at Waltham Woods;
a shuttle service will transport delegates between the Westin and conference center.
- The Morse office is located approximately 30 mins. West of Boston.
- There is NO public transportation option to our area of Waltham.
- The best transportation options are Uber/Lyft, Taxi, or Rental Car.
For questions or additional information,
please contact Jaclyn Braga at jbraga@morse.law.
Registration Form
Access the Registration Form here.
Completed forms should be submitted NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2026.
Hotel Information
The Westin Waltham Boston, 70 3rd Ave., Waltham, MA 02451
The Westin is within close walking distance to the Morse office.
Check-In Time: 4pm Check-out Time: Noon
Delegates may book a room using the following link HOWEVER to upgrade the room OR book more than one night you will need to call to make the reservation:
Link to book ONE night: https://book.passkey.com/e/51186067
Number to book more than one night: +1 781-290-5600
Please mention the “LEI 2026 Americas Regional Room Block.”
Please note: The hotel is in high demand due to the World Cup, so they were unable to HOLD more than one night. Please make reservations ASAP. Flights will be busy too!
Tentative Conference Schedule
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
11:30 AM – Shuttle from Westin to Conference Center
Noon – Lunch on the Patio (weather permitting)
1:00-5:00 PM – Programming at Conference Center
— Coffee/Tea/Snacks available throughout
5:00-6:00 PM – Shuttle Returns to Westin & Break
6:00-7:30 PM – Cocktails & Networking in Morse Logo Lounge (walkable from the Westin)
7:30 PM – Dinner at Ruth‘s Chris (walkable from Morse)
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
7:30 AM – Shuttle from Westin to Conference Center
8:00-9:00 AM – Breakfast at Conference Center
9:00-Noon – Programming at Conference Center
— Coffee/Tea/Snacks available throughout
Noon – Box Lunches available
12:30 PM – Shuttle Returns to Westin
3:00 PM – World Cup Watch Party at Jake N Joe’s (optional, informal)
Area Dining
In the Westin:
Coffee Shop with Starbucks coffee
RELISH American Bistro – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Lobby Bar – 3pm-Midnight daily
Walking Distance:
Copper House Tavern – American pub with TVs
The Painted Burro – Mexican kitchen & tequila bar
The Local – American casual dining
Roots to Rise – Healthy breakfast, lunch, snack options
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – (Thursday Dinner Location) Upscale steakhouse with bar
Your Hosts
Amanda Schreyer
Member, Morse
LEI Executive Committee Member
Jon Gworek
Member, Morse
What to know about the World Cup in Boston
Contrary to what they’d like you to believe, the World Cup matches will NOT be held in Boston!
Gillette Stadium (referred to as Boston Stadium by FIFA) is located in Foxborough, MA, approximately 1 hour from Logan International Airport / Downtown Boston and approximately 30 mins from Waltham without traffic (which is NEVER the case!)
Boston’s football tradition dates to the Oneida Football Club in the late 19th century, cited as one of the first football clubs established anywhere outside of England. The club had an impressive record, going undefeated for most of its seasons between 1862 and 1867.
Boston has played host to three FIFA championships: the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 1999 and 2003.
Boston (Foxborough) is slated to host seven matches in total: five group-stage games (including on Friday, June 26th), one Round of 32 match, and one Quarter-final on July 9, 2026.
Why Waltham?
- Waltham played a pivotal role in the American Industrial Revolution as the original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company — the first fully integrated textile mill in the United States. Its innovative factory system reshaped American manufacturing.
- The city earned the nickname “Watch City” for its historic association with the watch-making industry (the Waltham Watch Company produced millions of watches and instruments on early assembly lines).
- Today, Waltham is a thriving suburban city of about 65,000 residents ~10 miles west of Boston. It blends history, education, tech, and culture.
- Waltham is home to Bentley University (a private university focused on business, technology, and analytics) and Brandeis University (a private research university with a strong reputation for liberal arts, sciences, and global research).
- Waltham continues to grow its biotech and commercial sectors, with companies expanding office space and contributing to local economic energy.
Recent News:
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Stoke Therapeutics picking Waltham for an expanded HQ: The RNA-focused biotech Stoke Therapeutics is relocating its headquarters from Bedford to Waltham later in 2026, representing one of the largest life sciences leases in the local market.
Dash Bio opens major GLP‑compliant facility in Waltham: Dash Bio, a fast-growing biotech services firm founded by former Moderna executives, has launched a 24,000 sq ft automated bioanalysis lab in Waltham that increases capacity five-fold and delivers pre-clinical data much faster than traditional labs (days vs. weeks).
Biotech tenants lease full floors at new Genesis at 21 lab building: Two companies (including Bonito Bio, a firm focused on targeted drug delivery tech) have each leased entire floors in a newly converted life sciences building, signifying rising demand for cutting-edge space in Waltham.
Aldevron launches an innovation center in Waltham: Aldevron, part of Danaher and a global leader in DNA/RNA/protein production for advanced therapies, opened a new innovation hub in Waltham to fast-track genomic medicine research.