# Event Details - **Event Name**: FountainHead RI's Spring 2026 Educational Panel and Networking Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for our infamous educational panel & networking event here in RI. Topic: Leadership in the Hospitality Space.About this EventFountainHead RI is proud to kick off its 2026 Spring Educational Panel & Networking Series with a leadership-focused conversation centered on the hospitality sector — an industry that is woven into the fabric of Rhode Island — shaping how residents gather, how visitors experience our state, and how communities thrive.Rhode Island’s hospitality sector plays a vital role in the state’s economy, workforce, and cultural identity. From tourism and conventions to restaurants and local attractions, hospitality leaders shape the experiences that define Rhode Island and drive regional growth. This conversation will explore the leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the sector today.This event will convene many of the region’s top business and community leaders to learn, grow, and build meaningful connections.Timing for Event (this is an in person event):5:30 pm to 6:00 pm - Check-in / Informal Networking 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Welcome + Formal Panel7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Informal NetworkingLocation: The Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903. The event will take place at the Exchange Bar, located on the second level of the Convention Center. Parking: Plenty of parking around the convention center, either in private/public lots or utilizing open street parking. Food/Drinks: Appetizers will be provided + cash bar onsitePanel Topic: Leadership in the Hospitality Sector: Navigating Growth, Workforce Challenges, and Guest Experience in a Changing WorldExpert Panel Members:Moderator:TBDPanelists:Dan McConaghy, CEO and Executive Director of the RI Convention CenterFarouk Rajab, President and Chief Executive Officer of the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA)Kristen Adamo - President and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors BureauThank you to our 2026 community and special event partners for making events, such as this one, possible:2026 Community Partners:YOUR NAME HERESpecial Event Sponsors:YOUR NAME HEREAbout FHRI:FountainHead RI mobilizes capital, leadership, and partnerships to deliver lasting impact in Rhode Island and beyond. We accomplish this strategy by investing in people, places, and possibility. Specifically, we host educational panel events throughout the year that encompass informal networking, in addition to conducting live community spotlights via Facebook whereby we host a rising star, industry or community leader for a one-on-one fireside chat to learn more about what they are doing and how others can get involved. We are a nonprofit 501c3 organization, and since our inception, we have grown our community to over 1,500 business and community leaders around the country. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/fountainhead-ris-spring-2026-educational-panel-and-networking-event/100001983452762606 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffountainhead-ris-spring-2026-educational-panel-and-networking-event-tickets-1983452762606 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Rhode Island Convention Center - **lat**: 41.824253 - **long**: -71.416935 - **full address**: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: FountainHead RI (https://allevents.in/org/fountainhead-ri/23655956) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e38fcf89834c67744cbc09599198eeb7a59c29171fe9596dc190c3d52976937c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb64f4e-gmir.jpg?v=1771530361 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/37de31b66905fe708296745bdd01111da491a2a0d4275121f0d675f94d6cb5fd-rimg-w400-h400-dcb64f4e-gmir.jpg?v=1771530360 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 28.52 up to 39.19 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** FountainHead RI - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** food-drinks - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FountainHead RI's Spring 2026 Educational Panel and Networking Event ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FountainHead RI's Spring 2026 Educational Panel and Networking Event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e38fcf89834c67744cbc09599198eeb7a59c29171fe9596dc190c3d52976937c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb64f4e-gmir.jpg?v=1771530361", "startDate": "2026-04-23T17:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-23T20:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/providence/fountainhead-ris-spring-2026-educational-panel-and-networking-event/100001983452762606", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Rhode Island Convention Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Sabin Street", "postalCode": "02903", "addressLocality": "Providence", "addressRegion": "RI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.824253", "longitude": "-71.416935" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for our infamous educational panel & networking event here in RI. 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