The week ahead in business

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Monday, Nov. 26

WORKSHOP

Embracing the gig economy

Find out how to freelance at a General Assembly workshop. Attendees will learn what to charge and how to market your services. Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., GA Boston, 125 Summer St., 13th floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

NETWORKING

Make connections

Meet fellow women in business at a networking event hosted by She Geeks Out, a group that supports diversity and inclusion in the business community. This event is open to all women and nonbinary people. Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Velir Offices, 212 Elm St., Somerville. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

INNOVATION NIGHT

Exploring student innovation

Network with student innovators at an event hosted by UNIfy, a student-run organization dedicated to connecting young entrepreneurs. Free refreshments and one-on-one office hours. Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Alley, 10 Ware St., Cambridge. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

BREAKFAST

Discuss sustainability

Connect with fellow sustainability professionals at a meetup hosted by the Net Impact Boston networking group. Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a..m., Pret A Manger, 101 Arch St., Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

TALK

Tracking education trends

Hear education technology professionals discuss how the market has changed at an event hosted by the LearnLaunch learning center. Topics will include online learning and artificial intelligence. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., LEGO Education, 501 Boylston St., room 4103, Boston. $30. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Thursday, Nov. 29

SUMMIT

Women in investing

Attend the 2018 Women in Investing Summit at Harvard Business School. This event will include panels on venture capital and private equity. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m., Harvard Business School, 117 Western Ave., Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

CONFERENCE

Celebrate innovation

Meet members of the local innovation community at a mini-conference hosted by nonprofit Venture Café Kendall. This event will include demonstrations and office hours. Thursday, 3 to 8:30 p.m., Venture Cafe Kendall, 1 Broadway, fifth floor, Cambridge. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Friday, Nov. 30

DEMONSTRATION DAY

Explore human resources technology

Check out the latest innovations in human resources at a demonstration day hosted by event organizer HRTechTank. This event will also feature panels and networking. Friday, 9 a.m to 4 p.m., CIC Anchor, 50 Milk St., first floor, Boston. $454. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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