SUMMER BUSINESS EXPO
JOIN US AT THE LARGEST SUMMER BUSINESS EXPO TAMPA BAY CITY HAS EVER SEEN..
tampa business club #SBE2026
June 19, 2026 – Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
1500+
Attendees
Business leaders & professionals
75+
VENDORS
Products, services & solutions
25+
SPEAKERS
Industry experts & thought leaders
10+
SPONSORS
Supporting business growth & community
SUMMER BUSINESS EXPO
Meet & Connect with 1000+ local brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs at the Summer Business Showcase 2026, The Largest Event Of The Summer!
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.
Become a vendor or sponsor today.
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!
SPEAKERS
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Learn from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs who will share powerful insights and strategies to help you grow.
MODERATORS
MEET OUR HOST & MODERATORS
Connect with inspiring hosts and expert moderators leading powerful conversations, networking sessions, and keynote discussions throughout the expo.
Summer Business Expo Itinerary
Speaking Schedules VIP (09:00 AM - 09:40 AM)
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.
VIP Session 2 (09:45 AM - 10:10 AM)
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.
VIP Session 3 (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM)
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.
VIP LUNCHEON (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
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.
3pm to 4pm session (free to attend)
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
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.
SPONSORS
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