2026 International Delegations
The World Comes to Tampa
TIDES 2026 will welcome international delegations representing cities, governments, chambers, economic development organizations, universities and institutions from around the world.
November 16–17, 2026 • Tampa Convention Center
November 16–17, 2026 • Tampa Convention Center
Global Connections. Meaningful Exchange.
International delegations are at the heart of the Tampa International Diplomacy & Exchange Summit.
TIDES brings global leaders to Tampa to build relationships that extend beyond the conference itself — creating opportunities for trade and investment, educational and cultural exchange, municipal cooperation and long-term international partnerships.
Delegations participating in TIDES have opportunities to engage with Tampa Bay business and civic leaders, participate in conference programming, exhibit in the TIDES Expo and take part in facilitated introductions and meetings aligned with their priorities.
Explore the international cities, regions and organizations joining us in Tampa for TIDES 2026.
TIDES brings global leaders to Tampa to build relationships that extend beyond the conference itself — creating opportunities for trade and investment, educational and cultural exchange, municipal cooperation and long-term international partnerships.
Delegations participating in TIDES have opportunities to engage with Tampa Bay business and civic leaders, participate in conference programming, exhibit in the TIDES Expo and take part in facilitated introductions and meetings aligned with their priorities.
Explore the international cities, regions and organizations joining us in Tampa for TIDES 2026.
Consular Participation
TIDES 2026 will also welcome members of Florida’s international consular community, including career consuls, honorary consuls, and other diplomatic representatives.
Consular representatives play an important role in strengthening international relationships, supporting trade and investment, promoting cultural exchange, and connecting Tampa Bay with countries and regions around the world.
Participating consular offices are recognized as international delegations at TIDES, whether represented by an individual consul or a larger delegation.
Participating Consular Delegations
Consular representatives play an important role in strengthening international relationships, supporting trade and investment, promoting cultural exchange, and connecting Tampa Bay with countries and regions around the world.
Participating consular offices are recognized as international delegations at TIDES, whether represented by an individual consul or a larger delegation.
Participating Consular Delegations
Why Leaders Are Coming to TIDES
Hear from speakers and partners shaping the conversation.
“TIDES is proof that Tampa belongs in the room with the world’s biggest cities, We’re pulling in business, government, and education leaders from across the globe, and putting them at the same table as the people who actually live here. Those conversations turn into partnerships, trade deals, and research collaborations that outlast any single summit.”
Mayor Jane Castor
Tampa Mayor
“Innovation does not stop at borders. TIDES creates an environment where entrepreneurs, investors, universities and international partners can exchange ideas and explore opportunities to build and scale businesses globally.”
Linda Olson
President of Tampa Bay Wave
“Tampa is already a major international city, but that story is not always as widely recognized as it should be. TIDES brings together business, education, innovation, diplomacy and civic leadership to showcase Tampa Bay’s global connections and create new opportunities with partners around the world.”
Alfred Goldberg
President of Tampa Sister Cities