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Calling Gilgamesh: A Reading and Conversation on Humanity, Cities, and the Future

Monday, November 2, 2026

Calling Gilgamesh: A Reading and Conversation on Humanity, Cities, and the Future

Calling Gilgamesh, a new play by Gloria Benedikt, brings together two writers separated by more than four thousand years to explore some of humanity's most enduring questions. Join us for a scenic reading—the first public presentation of the play—followed by a discussion exploring themes that resonate across disciplines, including urbanization, environmental change, democracy, technology, and the future of human civilization.

Virtual livestream (Zoom) or in-person at the Bloomberg Center for Cities, Taubman Third Floor, Harvard Kennedy School

4:00 p.m. EST

Student Study Group: AI and the Future of Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Implications for Cities and Regions
Natalie Cofield

Sept. 23, Oct. 7, & Nov. 4, 2026

Student Study Group: AI and the Future of Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Implications for Cities and Regions

This student study group will examine how AI is reshaping entrepreneurial opportunity across cities and regions, with a focus on labor demand, firm competitiveness, small business access, and how local governments can navigate economic transition.

Bloomberg Center for Cities, Taubman Third Floor, Harvard Kennedy School

4:30-6:00 p.m. EST

From Military Service to City Hall with Mayors Patrick Farrell, Beach Pace, & Sly James

Thursday, November 12, 2026

From Military Service to City Hall with Mayors Patrick Farrell, Beach Pace, & Sly James

Held in conjunction with Veterans Day and marking the one-year anniversary of Setti's passing, the event will reflect on his nearly four decades of public service, and the pathway of three mayors who served in the armed forces.

Virtual livestream or in-person at the JFK Jr. Forum, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138

6:00 p.m. EST

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