Innovation Unwind: Industry Happy Hour

Event ID: OE46717

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Venue: Rules & Regs (Fairmont)

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Summary

Kick off the conversation the evening before Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Next Stage panel, Built for Change: The Human OS for Enterprise Agility. Join executives, founders, builders, and emerging-tech leaders for a relaxed happy hour—no slides, no agenda, just drinks and conversation. Drop in, meet people shaping what’s next in technology and transformation, and spark connections before the discussion continues on stage the next day.

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