May 5, 2026 –

This meetup brings together practitioners and leaders to explore Flight Levels, the organizational flow and alignment approach created by Klaus Leopold. Featuring guest speaker Troy Magennis, the session examines how organizations connect strategy to execution by visualizing work across teams, departments, and value streams. Co-moderated by Craeg Strong of Ariel Partners, the event blends expert insights with open discussion to help participants address systemic blockers, improve decision-making, and create clearer alignment at scale.

May 7, 2026 –
Craeg Strong, CTO of Ariel Partners, will speak at Flight Levels Day Online Conference, a one-day interactive event where Flight Levels professionals and practitioners share real-world case studies, practical insights, and proven approaches for improving organizational alignment, flow, and strategy execution. Attendees will hear how Craeg and other speakers are applying Flight Levels in practice, engage directly with presenters, and leave with actionable ideas for improving coordination across teams and systems of work.

March 25, 2026 –
Crain’s New York Business is launching its inaugural Hospital CEO Breakfast at a defining moment for New York City health care, with several major systems under new leadership and priorities being reset. Join healthcare leaders for high-value networking and a candid, CEO-level panel on the forces reshaping the city’s hospital sector—and what comes next.

February 11, 2026 –
Team on Tour: Government brings mission-driven teams and Atlassian experts together to discuss the most pressing challenges facing government today and share real-world solutions. Discover how leading agencies are modernizing legacy systems, breaking down silos, leveraging data for smarter decisions, and building collaborative, efficient teams that deliver for citizens. This event is designed for mid-to-senior leaders.

January 15, 2026 –
Join us for a Flight Levels® Flight Club session exploring how Flight Levels and AI are shaping enterprise flow, featuring Klaus Leopold, creator of Flight Levels® and founder of FlightLevels.io. This session introduces Flight Levels as a practical approach to connecting strategy to execution by visualizing how work flows across teams, departments, and the enterprise—helping organizations cut through silos, clarify priorities, and accelerate decision-making. Co-moderated by Craeg Strong of Ariel Partners and Dave Steege of TruStage, the meetup combines expert insights with open discussion, offering actionable takeaways for leaders and practitioners looking to improve alignment, flow, and real business outcomes.

January 14, 2026 –
The NYC Department of Small Business Services is hosting the NYC Contracting Summit: A New Era for Small Business, a premier event for operating businesses looking to sell to the City of New York. The summit brings together government agencies, prime contractors, corporate partners, and thousands of small business owners for high-impact networking, hands-on technical assistance, and practical workshops covering upcoming contracting opportunities, certification and recertification best practices, and how to successfully navigate the City’s procurement ecosystem.

December 8, 2025 –
The New York City Technology Forum is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology.