EVENT
The Future of IT Operations On the Harbor
BigPanda is hosting a small group of IT leaders aboard a Duffy for an executive exchange on Newport Harbor.
Join BigPanda on Newport Harbor
BigPanda is bringing together a small group of customers and prospects for a relaxed afternoon on the water. Join two BigPanda executives aboard a 20-foot premium Duffy for a candid conversation about the future of IT operations. Appetizers and drinks will be served throughout the harbor cruise. We’ll cruise Newport Harbor from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and continue the conversation over dinner at 5:30 PM. This is a small, invite-only gathering limited to 10 guests.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Harbor Cruise: 3:00–5:00 PM PT
- Dinner: 5:30 PM
- Boat: Duffy 20′ Premium (2025)
- Pickup Location: 2001 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
- Dinner Location: Billy’s At The Beach (2751 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663)
- Format: Harbor cruise, appetizers, drinks, and dinner
- Guest Capacity: 10 guests, invite-only
- BigPanda Hosts: Two BigPanda employees
What to Expect
3:00 PM — Welcome Aboard
Meet the BigPanda team and board the Duffy at 2001 W. Coast Hwy in Newport Beach.
3:15 PM — Appetizers & Drinks
Settle in, enjoy the harbor views, and connect with fellow IT leaders over appetizers and drinks.
3:30 PM — Executive Harbor Exchange
Join a candid conversation about AI, operational resilience, and the future of modern IT operations.
5:00 PM — Return to Shore
Conclude the harbor cruise and make the transition to dinner.
5:30 PM — Dinner at Billy’s At The Beach (2751 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663)
Continue the conversation over dinner.
Some of the best executive conversations happen away from a conference table.
BigPanda is hosting a small group of IT leaders for an afternoon aboard a premium Duffy on Newport Harbor. This intimate setting will create space for honest perspectives, shared challenges, and meaningful connections with peers navigating the changing world of IT operations.
There will be no formal presentation or product demonstration—just a small group of IT leaders, two BigPanda employees, and an open exchange about where IT operations is heading.
Seats are limited. This is an invite-only afternoon for 10 guests. First come, first served.
Appetizers, drinks, and dinner are on us—just bring your point of view.
Hosted by BigPanda—the agentic ITOps platform trusted by the world’s most demanding enterprise IT teams.
