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MDC Presidential Innovation Series: Blackstone CTO John Stecher

Name: MDC Presidential Innovation Series: Blackstone CTO John Stecher
Start: 2026-11-12T18:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-12T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Downtown Miami

Thu, Nov 12 · 1:30 p.m.EST

Downtown Miami · Miami

Miami Dade College invites you to the launch of the Presidential Innovation Series. Join MDC President Madeline Pumariega and John Stecher, Chief Technology Officer at Blackstone, for a fireside chat…

MDC Presidential Innovation Series: Blackstone CTO John Stecher

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When

Thu, Nov 12 · 1:30 p.m.Ends 3:30 p.m.EST

Where

Downtown MiamiThe Idea Center, 315 NE 2nd Ave Bldg 8, 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33132, USA

Free

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Date and time: Thu, Nov 12 · 1:30 p.m.Ends 3:30 p.m.EST — local Miami time
Location: Downtown MiamiThe Idea Center, 315 NE 2nd Ave Bldg 8, 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33132, USAMiami

About this event

Miami Dade College invites you to the launch of the Presidential Innovation Series.

Join MDC President Madeline Pumariega and John Stecher, Chief Technology Officer at Blackstone, for a fireside chat on how AI is reshaping business and driving innovation, with leadership lessons and career advice from his years at the forefront of technology.

The conversation will be followed by a reception with light bites and networking.

John Stecher is Chief Technology Officer of Blackstone. He is responsible for all aspects of technology across Blackstone and advises the firm's investment teams as well as acts as a resource to portfolio companies on technology-related matters. Previously Chief Technology Officer at Barclays and a senior leader at Goldman Sachs, he is an IBM Master Inventor with over 45 patents.

Madeline Pumariega is President of Miami Dade College, one of the largest institutions of higher education in the United States. A proud MDC alumna, she has dedicated her career to expan