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Agenda
View the complete conference agenda, including sessions, keynotes, networking opportunities, and special events throughout the summit.
| Time | Trade | Innovation | Diplomacy | Education | Sustainability | International Expo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | ||||||
| 9:00 am | Opening CeremonySpeaker(s): Jane Castor, Alfred Goldberg | |||||
| 10:00 am | Truth Across Borders: International Journalism, Democracy and Global UnderstandingLocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | |||||
| 11:00 am | Global Assets: The Institutions Connecting Tampa to the WorldLocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | |||||
| 12:00 pm | LunchLocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | |||||
| 1:00 pm | How Is Tampa Bay Marketed to the World?Location: Ballroom – Main Stage | Farming the Future: Regenerative Agriculture, Resilience & GrowthLocation: Sustainability Breakout Room | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | |||
| 2:00 pm | Tariffs, Trade & the New Global Supply ChainLocation: Trade Breakout Room | Before & After the Storm: Building Resilient Coastal CommunitiesLocation: Sustainability Breakout Room | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | |||
| 3:00 pm | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | |||||
| 4:00 pm | ||||||
| Time | Trade | Innovation | Diplomacy | Education | Sustainability | International Expo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | ||||||
| 9:00 am | Barranquilla 60: Celebrating Six Decades of Friendship and Looking AheadLocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | |||||
| 10:00 am | The Global University: How USF Connects Tampa to the WorldLocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | ||||
| 11:00 am | A Global Hub for Global Health: Why GVN Chose TampaLocation: Education Breakout Room | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | ||||
| 12:00 pm | ||||||
| 1:00 pm | Going Global: Finding the Right Partners to GrowLocation: Trade Breakout Room | Built to Scale Globally: Tampa Bay’s International Startup EcosystemLocation: Innovation Breakout Room | International ExpoLocation: Expo Space | |||
| 2:00 pm | Tourism USALocation: Ballroom – Main Stage | |||||
| 3:00 pm | From Tampa to the World: Your Export Growth RoadmapLocation: Trade Breakout Room | |||||
| 4:00 pm | ||||||
Trade
Building Global Economic Connections
Explore how cities, businesses, ports, chambers, and international organizations are creating new opportunities through trade, investment, and cross-border collaboration. Sessions will examine global commerce, economic partnerships, supply chain connectivity, and the role international relationships play in regional growth. Learn More
Innovation
Ideas Driving Global Progress
Innovation thrives through collaboration. This track highlights emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, research partnerships, and the exchange of ideas shaping industries and communities worldwide. Discussions will feature leaders from startups, academia, technology, and innovation ecosystems. Learn More
Diplomacy
Strengthening Relationships Across Borders
Diplomacy today extends beyond national governments. This track focuses on the growing role of cities, institutions, nonprofits, and cultural organizations in fostering international understanding, cooperation, and people-to-people engagement. Topics include public diplomacy, cultural exchange, and global partnerships. Learn More
Education
Expanding Knowledge Through Exchange
Education has long been one of the strongest bridges between cultures. This track explores international education, student and faculty exchange, collaborative research, workforce development, and the role educational institutions play in preparing globally connected communities. Learn More
Sustainability
Collaborating for a More Resilient Future
Global challenges require shared solutions. This track examines how organizations, governments, and communities are working together on sustainability, resilience, environmental innovation, and long-term planning. Sessions will highlight collaborative approaches to building healthier and more sustainable futures. Learn More
Trade
Building Global Economic Connections
Explore how cities, businesses, ports, chambers, and international organizations are creating new opportunities through trade, investment, and cross-border collaboration. Learn More
Innovation
Ideas Driving Global Progress
Innovation thrives through collaboration. This track highlights emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, research partnerships, and the exchange of ideas shaping industries and communities worldwide. Learn More
Diplomacy
Strengthening Relationships Across Borders
Diplomacy today extends beyond national governments. This track focuses on the growing role of cities, institutions, nonprofits, and cultural organizations in fostering international understanding, cooperation, and people-to-people engagement. Learn More
Education
Expanding Knowledge Through Exchange
Education has long been one of the strongest bridges between cultures. This track explores international education, student and faculty exchange, collaborative research, workforce development, and more. Learn More
Sustainability
Collaborating for a More Resilient Future
Global challenges require shared solutions. This track examines how organizations, governments, and communities are working together on sustainability, resilience, environmental innovation, and long-term planning. Learn MoreBe part of the conversation.
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November 16-17, 2026
Tampa, Florida, USA
Tampa, Florida, USA
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