Tampa Bay Summer Business EXPO.Largest Event of the Summer. Free 2 Register

Welcome to the **Tampa Bay Summer Business EXPO** - the **Largest Event of the Summer**! Get ready for a day filled with networking, learning, and discovering new opportunities.

Connect with over 1000 entrepreneurs throughout the day.

From NBA & NFL Stars to elite CEOS. Our speakers lineup is guaranteed to be epic.

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This event is **Free 2 Register**, (1pm to 5pm) so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Join us on **Fri, Jun 19, 2026**, starting at **9:00 AM** for VIP's at the beautiful **Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton**. See you there!

Info: Morning Kickoff Experience: High-Level Networking & Opening Introductions
Start the day by connecting with Tampa Bay’s entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and community leaders during an elevated morning networking experience. This opening session is designed to energize the room, create meaningful introductions, and set the tone for a powerful day of business growth, collaboration, and opportunity.
Throughout the session, featured hosts and ecosystem leaders will welcome attendees, spotlight key partners, and engage the audience with interactive introductions that help foster real business relationships before the main programming begins.

Info: VIP Session 2 (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
Marketing, Media & AI Panel: Winning Attention in the Modern Business World
Discover how entrepreneurs and business leaders are leveraging modern marketing strategies, artificial intelligence, digital media, and personal branding to accelerate growth and remain competitive in today’s evolving economy.
This panel features conversations centered around visibility, innovation, audience engagement, AI-powered tools, and the future of business marketing in an increasingly digital world.

Info: VIP Session 3 (10:35 AM – 11:10 AM)
Social Capital & Relationship Equity Panel: The Power of High-Level Networking
In business, relationships are currency. This powerful discussion explores how strategic connections, trusted referrals, and influential networks can open doors faster than traditional marketing alone.
Hear from respected business leaders and ecosystem builders as they discuss the true value of social capital, relationship equity, influence, and the power of building authentic partnerships within Tampa Bay’s business community and beyond.

Info: The Summer Business Expo VIP Luncheon brings together entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for an elevated networking and leadership experience. Featured guests include Celeste Roberts, CEO of The Skills Center LLC, Super Bowl Champion Will Gholston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Hall of Fame Global Speaker Dr. Delatorro McNeal.

11:00 AM – National Anthem & Sponsor Recognition
11:10 AM – VIP Luncheon Networking & Lunch Service
11:30 AM – Featured Speaker Session 1
11:50 AM – Featured Speaker Session 2
12:10 PM – Headline Keynote Presentation
12:45 PM – Tampa Bay Connects Magazine Reveal
12:55 PM – Closing Remarks

An inspiring afternoon focused on leadership, business growth, influence, relationships, and community impact.

Info: GA Session 3 (3:10 PM – 3:50 PM)

Artificial Intelligence & Business Resilience: The Future of Innovation and Growth

Explore how entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, improve decision-making, and remain competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

This session is designed not only for business owners looking to immediately implement AI tools into their organizations, but also for tech innovators, disruptors, startups, and forward-thinking professionals seeking to shape the future of business and technology in Tampa Bay.

Attendees will discover emerging AI trends, practical business applications, cutting-edge tools, and real-world strategies that are transforming industries and redefining growth opportunities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 5303 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, United States

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