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Explore the full 2026 social agenda using the buttons below, allowing you to quickly jump to the events and experiences that matter most to you. Please note, these events and experiences are exclusively available to paid attendees.
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Conversations over Dinner
18 May 2026 | From 8:00 PM
Location: Old Hickory Restaurant
Additional Charge: $100++ per person
Enhance your ITW experience with Conversations over Dinner - an intimate, high‑quality dining occasion open to all attendees for an additional charge. Created to help you build deeper, more meaningful relationships beyond the busy event floor, this evening gathers peers, partners and industry leaders in a relaxed yet elevated setting.
Begin with a welcome drink before enjoying a curated three‑course menu. With limited seats available, it’s a standout opportunity to forge stronger connections, spark fresh ideas and spend quality time with those who matter most in the connectivity ecosystem.
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Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar - Hosted by ITW Nights
19 May 2026 | From 7:30 PM
Location: 172 Fleet St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
Enjoy an ITW Nights evening at Bobby McKey’s - vibrant live music, a buzzing crowd and a chance to unwind with peers. Open to ITW badge holders, with limited free‑drink vouchers for the first to arrive.
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Live K Karaoke Bar - Hosted by ITW Nights
20 May 2026 | From 7:30 PM
Location: 137 National Plaza Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Join us at Live K for an ITW Nights takeover filled with karaoke, energy and great company. Doors are open for ITW badge holders - and early arrivals can enjoy a free drink with a voucher.
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Sunrise Yoga
19 May 2026 | 7:30 AM - 8:10 AM
Additional Charge: $30.00 per person
Start your morning overlooking the Potomac with guided movement, breathwork and intentional focus.
This 40‑minute Sunrise Yoga session is designed to energise your body, clear your mind and help you begin the day feeling centred and strong. It’s a refreshing way to reset before the meetings begin, boost your focus and wellbeing, and set a positive tone for the full day ahead at ITW.
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TSF Charity Run
Sponsored by PCCW Global | Console Connect
20 May 2026 | 6:30am Warm Up | 6:45am Start
Location: Orchard Terrace
Join us for the annual 5K Run in support of Friends of Telecom Without Borders Inc. This year’s run invites every participant to take on a personal challenge while helping raise vital funds for a cause that matters deeply to our community.
We’re aiming to raise $5,000 USD to support emergency telecommunications services for people in crisis.
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World Café
19 - 20 May 2026 | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
21 May 2026 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Global Innovation Arena & Exhibition Hall
This year, we’re elevating your ITW experience with the debut of the World Café - a vibrant new dining hub with DJ from 12-2 located right inside the Exhibition Hall. It’s your go‑to spot for global flavors and quick convenience, without stepping outside the venue.
Choose from a curated selection of Mexican, Mezze, and Asian dishes, perfect whether you’re grabbing a fast bite between meetings or settling in for a relaxed catch‑up with colleagues.
The World Café is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the ITW experience. Your support helps us continue bringing fresh, meaningful features to the event - so stop by, enjoy a great meal, and be part of what makes ITW truly special.
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Arrivals Lounge
Sponsored by Ciena
18 May 2026 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Belvedere Bar
Arrive early, grab your badge and take a moment to unwind and ease into the ITW experience before heading to the Welcome Reception.
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VIP Lounge
Invite Only
19 - 21 May 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Global Innovation Arena & Exhibition Hall
A best‑in‑class, private space for senior decision‑makers, offering premium hospitality and quiet areas to connect. Pause, reflect and continue important conversations away from the rush.
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GLF Lounge
Invite Only
Sponsored by: Epsilon Telecommunications and Netnumber
19 - 21 May 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Ballroom Level 2
A dedicated space for GLF members and the community to focus, meet and collaborate - with hosted receptions and happy hour to bring peers together across the event.
Welcome Reception with Live Band! Sponsored by NTT DATA
18 May 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Riverview Ballroom
Kick off your ITW experience by joining the global community for an evening with an industry band designed to help you get ahead of the week. The Welcome Reception gives you the chance to start building momentum early - reconnect with key partners, meet new contacts before diaries fill up, and begin conversations that can shape the rest of your event.
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