EST. MMXXVI · HELD IN PRIVATE

An invite-only community for senior data leaders. Hosted by Rewind

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 Next gathering: SAN FRANCISCO

An evening at the blenders bench – redwood empire whiskey

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Provenance brings together a small group of decision-makers across the world’s cities. Each gathering is small enough to remember every name, and quiet enough to say what you actually think. The people are the program.

Upcoming

A small schedule of gatherings, across six cities.

TORONTO
No. 01

A Day at The Rink

A private suite at the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto, overlooking the 14th green.

San francisco
No. 02

The Master's Blend

Sit beside Redwood Empire’s Master Blender and build a whiskey that is yours alone. 

SEATLLE
No. 03

Evertt, then Canlis

A private bus-buyout tour at the Future of Flight, paired with dinner at Canlis above Lake Union. 

FRANKFURT
No. 04

A Day at Zuffenhausen

A private 90-minute tour of the 911 factory line and the Porsche Museum, closing with dinner at the Christophorus restaurant. 

AMSTERDAM
No. 05

First Touch at Johan Cruijff

Reception and dinner in the Royal Lounge, over Ajax’s pitch, the eve of Atlassian Team ’26 Europe.

AMSTERDAM
No. 06

Halftime at the Heineken Experience

A canal-side evening of tap beer, walking reception, and live music, mid-Team ’26.

The shape of it
What this is
What this is not
How participation works
01 / Introduction

By a member,
by Rewind,
by a peer.

Every Provenance seat begins with a trusted name.

02 / Fit

Seniority and cities are matched to upcoming gatherings.

You’re placed in the room, and among the peers, where you belong.

03 / DATES

One a quarter is typical. No more, unless you want.

A quiet cadence you set yourself – never a standing obligation.

04 / Continuity

Quiet introductions and future invitations follow.

The first evening opens the door; the rest arrive when the timing’s right.

From the archive

A few words from rooms past.

Attribution withheld by house rule. Quotes lightly edited for length.

The first time in a while I was in a room where nobody was selling anything.

We stayed until the candles were gone. That almost never happens anymore.

Nine people, one evening. I left with two hires and a quiet friendship.

The first time in a while I was in a room where nobody was selling anything.

I was expecting a dinner. I got a few friends for the next decade.

You could tell care had gone into every seat at the table.

Members

A quiet directory. Names withheld.

Members keep a running thread between evenings — a small private space for introductions, questions, and the occasional favor. It is protected and off the record.

Chief Information Officer
Chief Security Officer
VP of Information Security
Chief Technology Officer
VP of Engineering
VP of Engineering
House rules

Six quiet conditions of every room.

Rule 01

Chatham House.

What is said is used. Who said it is not shared, outside the room or within it.

Rule 02

No recording.

No cameras, no transcripts, no AI note-takers. Phones away at the table.

Rule 03

No pitch.

Business comes up because someone asks. It is not the reason anyone is here.

Rule 04

No plus-ones.

Every seat is composed. Transfers happen through the host, not the inbox.

Rule 05

You stay.

One evening, one room, through to the end. Leave early only if you must.

Rule 06

Discretion afterwards.

Follow-ups are made in private. No tagging, no posts, no public thanks.

Provenance is hosted by Rewind. Rewind is the host, not the program. The program is the people in the room.

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