Happy Hour sessions start at 5pm each day! Grab a drink (use your drink coin or cash!) and unwind with fun, light tech sessions focused on soft tech skills. It's the perfect relaxed way to wrap up your day—informative, engaging, and a great change of pace!

For 2026, we're likely to have a large sessions Monday and Thursday evenings, but still a variety of offerings. We might even see a new version of Tips & Tricks come back.

We're approving more happy hour sessions this year than ever, with Thursday evening starting with the Big Brother Big Sister raffle where you could win a Copilot+ HP laptop.

We're excited to announce the expanded reception is back for 2026! All ballrooms will again be buzzing with unique themes—from live music to games. When you register, you'll get a passport: visit each themed room, collect stamps, and earn a drink coin for Happy Hour. Check out sched for full details on room activities.

This interactive setup helps you network, explore, and get comfortable with the venue ahead of tomorrow's sessions. Where should you start? Anywhere you like—jump right in and mingle!

Highlights this year:

• Catch our own Steve Jesok and his band performing live in Lakes A.

• One sponsor is talking about a beer tasting and another about whiskey tasting - stay tuned!

For 2026, drink coins return where you'll receive a coin when you pick up your badge at the registration table which can be exchanged for a free drink during Happy Hour. They can be redeemed for sodas and non-alcoholic beverages as well.

It's all about networking! MMS is as much a networking event as it is a technical event.

MMS Coins Explained

Drink Coins

How to earn: Receive one when you check-in Sign up for a Fishing Session Do a video interview with Sam Ask questions in a session Talk to a speaker Turn in your Welcome Passport How to redeem: Exchange at evening bars in Lakes or Minnetonka foyer.

Prize Coins

How to earn: Talk to a sponsor! How to redeem: Turn in your Prize Coin at the Registration Desk between 4-5 PM daily to win prizes, including: $15 FireLake gift card Mobile Mouse Battery Power Packs Extra Fishing Session And more!

For 2026, instead of escape rooms to encourage networking with your peers and speakers, we've acquired tickets for:

• Nickelodeon Universe wristbands
• Moose Mountain minigolf passes
• Escape Rooms are planned to return!

These will be available Sunday and they'll either show in sched or you can get tickets from the registration table in the foyer.

Note: no cost to speakers or attendees. You may sign up for one session only. Users found signing up for more than one will be removed from all.

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