CXO Dinner
CXO Event: Behind the Tech at Amerant Bank Arena
Join South Florida Tech Hub on November 17, 2026, for an exclusive CXO experience combining technology, business, and Florida Panthers hockey at Amerant Bank Arena.
Designed specifically for C-suite and senior executives, the evening begins with a behind-the-scenes walking tour of the arena’s technology infrastructure led by EnergyIQ President Rich Viens. Attendees will get an inside look at the systems and technology that help power the arena and maintain the precise atmospheric conditions required to deliver high-quality NHL ice.
The event continues a conversation that began on stage at Tech Hub Pulse 2026, where Rich joined Florida Panthers COO Rob Stevenson to explore the connection between technology and business operations. Their discussion demonstrated how EnergyIQ’s technology helps manage atmospheric conditions that directly affect ice quality—which can influence player performance, injury risk, and longevity and, ultimately, the business of professional hockey.
Following the tour, guests will head to an all-inclusive suite provided by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance to watch the Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers.
This is more than a hockey game. It is an opportunity to see enterprise technology operating in a demanding real-world environment while connecting with fellow South Florida C-suite executives in an intimate setting.
November 17, 2026 | Amerant Bank Arena
Tech Tour + CXO Networking + Oilers @ Panthers
Hosted by South Florida Tech Hub. Sponsored by EnergyIQ, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, and the Florida Panthers.
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