About this Event
The ARK Big Ideas Summit 2026 in St. Petersburg, FL brings together leading investors, technologists, founders, and ecosystem builders for a day exploring the future of disruptive innovation.
Hosted by spARK Labs by ARK Invest at the ARK Innovation Center, the Summit convenes voices from across ARK Invest’s five innovation platforms, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, multi-omics, and blockchain, while showcasing the work being built at spARK Labs.
Held during SOF Week and following the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Conference, the Summit extends the conversation at a time when global innovation leaders are already convening in the region. This creates a unique opportunity for meaningful connection, collaboration, and idea exchange.
The Summit will feature insights and discussions with globally recognized leaders, including:
- Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO & CIO, ARK Invest
- Brian Cornell, Chair & Former CEO, Target Corporation
- Brett Winton, Chief Futurist, ARK Invest
- Andy Tang, Partner, Draper Associates
…and more to be announced.
Tickets are limited to 200 attendees. Secure your spot today!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrival & Networking
Info: Coffee and networking reception.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
ARK Convergence Panel: The State of Disruptive Innovation
Info: Members of the ARK Invest Research team will explore the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends across ARK’s five innovation platforms, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, multi-omics, and blockchain.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Intermission
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Public Private Partnership Panel
Info: Special Operations leaders, innovators, and investors will discuss what’s possible in support of national strategic goals and initiatives.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Networking Lunch & Tours of spARK Labs
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Investor Panel: Capital, Conviction & the Future of Innovation
Info: A dynamic panel with investors discussing the evolving capital landscape for frontier technology and innovation.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Intermission
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
spARK Labs Innovation Showcase
Info: Five companies from spARK Labs by ARK Invest will take the stage to present their innovations.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Intermission
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Headline Interview: The Future of Innovation
Info: Cathie Wood will sit down with a leading industry voice for a forward-looking conversation on what’s next in innovation.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Happy Hour & Networking Reception
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ark Innovation Center | 2nd Floor Innovation Foundation Hall, 1101 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, United States
USD 161.90
