SWE's yearly conference for women in engineering and technology, with more than 15,000 attendees from 40+ countries, plus a large career fair of employers and universities.
Our advice: book now. Private rooms are already filling up.
Going to WE26, the Society of Women Engineers annual conference? We'll email you once, before our book-by date, with the best group picks for that week.
383 Congress St, Fort Point · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A busy oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Fort Point, with lobster rolls and a long beer list. Groups can take the Cooler Room, the covered patio or the whole place.
270 Northern Ave, Seaport waterfront · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
The three-floor flagship of Legal Sea Foods on the harbour, with a fish-focused menu and a roof deck. The second floor has a private dining room and can be booked whole.
300 Pier 4 Blvd, Seaport waterfront · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
A Michelin-listed harbourside restaurant on the old Anthony's Pier 4 site, cooking with produce from its own New Hampshire farm. Good for a relaxed client dinner with a view.
50 Northern Ave, Seaport · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
A Greek meze restaurant with creative cocktails, a busy after-work crowd and a large patio. Shared plates work well for a relaxed group.
Fan Pier, Seaport · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A Northern Italian steakhouse on Fan Pier with harbour views and around 300 seats. A run of private rooms can be joined for bigger groups.
Row 34 (383 Congress St, Fort Point): Cooler Room and enclosed patio for private events; full buyout up to 220. Legal Harborside (270 Northern Ave, Seaport waterfront): Private Dining Room 50 seated (60 standing); second floor 150 seated (250 standing); whole venue 400 standing. Woods Hill Pier 4 (300 Pier 4 Blvd, Seaport waterfront): Private dining room for up to 18; larger events up to 200 (own site). Committee (50 Northern Ave, Seaport): Board Room 25, Chef's Table Lounge 30, Committee of 50 Lounge 50, patio 100, full buyout 200 (own site). Davio's Seaport (Fan Pier, Seaport): Private rooms from 10 to 128 seated (Harbor Room 10 to 32, Logan Room 15 to 48, Athanas 48 to 80, Newbury/Logan/Marina 90 to 128); receptions up to 145.
WE26, the Society of Women Engineers annual conference runs Nov 5–7, 2026 at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Book now: private rooms near the venue are already filling up for show week.
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