BOSTON, MA — May 27, 2026 — Valere, an award-winning AI value creation and delivery partner, today announced its featured event, “Becoming AI-First in 2026,” held in collaboration with partners 33eleven and Orca Security. The registration-only executive gathering will take place at 4:00 p.m. at Workbar Back Bay as part of the inaugural Boston Tech Week, presented by a16z, and in support of the Massachusetts AI Coalition.
Boston Tech Week marks the first time this decentralized, community-led event series has come to the city, joining global hubs like New York and San Francisco in bringing together the tech ecosystem of innovators, venture capitalists, and startups.
Designed for executives and practitioners moving beyond AI tool adoption toward measurable outcomes, the session provides a roadmap for building an AI-first organization by aligning security, talent, and solution architectures for full operationalization in 2026. The afternoon begins with welcome drinks and networking in Workbar’s premium Back Bay suite, followed by a “From Buying Tools to Owning Outcomes” fireside roundtable featuring leaders from Valere, 33eleven, and Orca Security. Conducted under Chatham House Rule to ensure candid dialogue, the event concludes with curated networking, early access to Valere’s AI Transformation platform, and interactive demo desks.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Workbar – Back Bay, 399 Boylston St, FL 6, Boston, MA.
- Access: Registration required via the official #BOSTechWeek calendar or Partiful invite. Register here.
“We are proud to participate in the inaugural Boston Tech Week, a milestone for our local ecosystem,” said Alex Turgeon, President of Valere. “Our goal is to move the conversation from theory to delivery, helping leaders ensure their AI investments translate into tangible enterprise value, and to give back to Boston as an active contributor to the Massachusetts AI Coalition.”
For more information on the week’s full schedule, visit tech-week.com.
About Valere:
Valere is an award-winning AI value creation and delivery partner, providing end-to-end AI transformation and custom software solutions. By focusing on building, learning, and scaling, Valere helps organizations realize the full potential of their digital investments. Recognized in the Top 1% on Upwork, G2, and AWS, Valere was recently named to the Boston Globe’s list of New England’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies.
About 33eleven Partners:
33eleven Partners is a boutique executive search firm specializing in recruiting next-level leadership for venture capital, private equity, and high-growth technology companies. With a philosophy that “search is a team sport,” the firm leverages a consultative approach to align top-tier C-suite and Board talent with the unique cultures and revenue goals of its clients.
About Orca Security:
Orca Security is the pioneer of agentless cloud security that enables organizations to make cloud security a strategic advantage. Trusted by hundreds of enterprises globally, the Orca Cloud Security Platform utilizes patented SideScanning™ technology to provide comprehensive visibility and risk prioritization across multi-cloud environments—including the attack surface introduced by AI. By unifying AppSec, CNAPP, and AI security, Orca Security ensures teams quickly identify and remediate the most critical risks to their business.
About Workbar:
Workbar is Greater Boston’s original coworking network, offering flexible, community-driven workspaces designed around how people actually work. With a growing network of 12 locations across Massachusetts, including its world-first WELL-certified space in Back Bay, Workbar provides hybrid teams and remote professionals with “activity-based neighborhoods” optimized for both focus and collaboration.
