# Event Details

- **Event Name**: innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The full blueprint! Damien J.  Smyth, Cherie Jones & Adam Rogers synthesize all 3 Pillars. Action-focused strategy for next-gen growth.About this EventinnovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy WorkshopJoin us for the capstone session of the innovationCAFE 2026 series, hosted in the global capital of industry: Houston.Leaders in Houston don't have the luxury of focusing on one pillar at a time. The energy transition, the digitalization of medicine, and the automation of logistics demand a strategy that moves in lockstep. This comprehensive synthesis workshop is designed for executives managing this complex transformation, providing an integrated blueprint for resilience and growth.The Focus: The Three-Pillar Synthesis for Industrial TransformationThis unique session brings all three core pillars—Productivity, Commercialization, and Innovation Culture—and all three expert speakers together on one stage. The goal is to build a unified strategy.Executive Panel Synthesis: This is not a series of keynotes; it's a high-level strategic debate. Hear from Damian J. Smyth (Productivity), Cherie Jones (Commercialization), and Adam Rogers (Innovation Culture) as they discuss how Houston's legacy industries must pivot. How can operational Productivity fund new green-tech ventures? How do we build new Commercialization models for med-tech? And how do we build an Innovation Culture that can compete for talent?The Integrated Workshop: The session culminates in an executive workshop centered on the most critical question for Houston's future:"As leaders of capital-intensive industries, how do we execute a 3-part transformation (Productivity, Commercialization, & Culture) simultaneously without letting the core business fail?"This participatory segment focuses on building a master blueprint for future-proofing your business.The innovationCAFE ModelThis high-impact, 2.5-hour event is built on the CAFE principle of innovation:CollaborateAskFlowEvolveGain crucial insights from all three industry leaders, network with C-suite peers, and collaborate on real-world solutions over quality coffee. Your collective input will directly contribute to the final, comprehensive policy paper submitted to Government—making your voice heard.Location: Hilton Americas - HoustonSpeakers: Damian J. Smyth, Cherie Jones, Adam RogersDuration: 2.5 hoursAction: Build the integrated blueprint for industrial transformation and shape the final national policy paper.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/innovationcafe-houston-the-3-pillars-strategy-workshop/100001969153767928
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-10-16T13:00:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hilton Americas-Houston
- **lat**: 29.75147279999999
- **long**: -95.3606066
- **full address**: Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop being held?
  - **A:** innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop?
  - **A:** innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop is organized by innovationCAFE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If innovationCAFE Houston: The 3 Pillars Strategy Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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