FountainHead RI's Spring 2026 Educational Panel and Networking Event: Leadership in Hospitality
Join us for our educational panel and networking event in Rhode Island. Topic: Leadership in the Hospitality Sector.
FountainHead RI is kicking off its 2026 Spring Educational Panel and Networking Series with a leadership conversation focused on hospitality, a key part of Rhode Island’s economy, workforce, and culture.
From tourism and conventions to restaurants and local attractions, hospitality leaders shape how people experience the state. This discussion will explore growth, workforce challenges, and evolving guest expectations.
This event brings together top regional business and community leaders to learn, connect, and build relationships.
Event Timing (in person):
5:30 to 6:00 pm Check-in and informal networking
6:00 to 7:00 pm Welcome and panel
7:00 to 8:30 pm Networking
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI
Exchange Bar, second level
Parking: Nearby garages and street parking available
Food and Drinks: Appetizers provided, cash bar
Panel Topic: Leadership in the Hospitality Sector: Navigating Growth, Workforce Challenges, and Guest Experience
Panelists:
Dan McConaghy, CEO and Executive Director, RI Convention Center
Farouk Rajab, President and CEO, RI Hospitality Association
Kristen Adamo, President and CEO, Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
Moderator: Susanna Flores, Director, Citywide Accounts, Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau
Sponsors:
General Event Sponsor: Lil Rhody Coffee
About FountainHead RI:
FountainHead RI mobilizes capital, leadership, and partnerships to drive impact in Rhode Island and beyond. We invest in people, places, and possibility through events, networking, and community spotlights. We are a nonprofit 501c3 organization with a growing network of over 1,500 business and community leaders nationwide. Learn more: www.FountainHeadRI.org