16-17 November 2026 | Tampa Convention Center

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Timeline

Summit Day 1

Day 1 Conference Trade Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration + Networking Breakfast All Pillars

Attendee arrival, networking breakfast, sponsor visibility, and international welcome experience

Location: Main Hall
Session Type: Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

The Power of Global Connection in a Fragmented World All Pillars

Opening keynote framing international collaboration and Tampa’s role as a global connector

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Opening Session
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Cities as Global Gateways Trade / Diplomacy / Sustainability

How cities drive global trade, innovation, infrastructure, and international relationships

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Panel
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Turning Global Connections into Real Opportunities Trade

How organizations convert international relationships into partnerships, investment, and measurable

Location: Room A
Session Type: Breakout
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Entering New Markets Without Costly Mistakes Trade

Avoiding legal, cultural, and operational pitfalls when expanding internationally

Location: Room A
Session Type: Breakout
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

The Global Partnership Economy (Fireside Chat Lunch) All Pillars

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

From Connection to Contract Trade

Real-world examples of international engagement leading to business deals and economic growth

Location: Room A
Session Type: Case Study
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

The Future of Global Collaboration All Pillars

Forward-looking discussion on global trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of international engagement

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Interactive Roundtables Multiple Pillars

Facilitated discussions on trade, innovation, diplomacy, education, and sustainability collaboration opportunities

Location: Multiple Rooms
Session Type: Roundtable Discussion
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Next for Tampa on the Global Stage All Pillars

Closing keynote focused on Tampa’s future role in global engagement and international partnership leadership

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Closing Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Networking Reception All Pillars

Reception featuring international food, music, and cultural experiences

Location: Reception Area
Session Type: Networking Reception
Timeline

Summit Day 1

Day 1 Conference Innovation Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration + Networking Breakfast All Pillars

Attendee arrival, networking breakfast, sponsor visibility, and international welcome experience

Location: Main Hall
Session Type: Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

The Power of Global Connection in a Fragmented World All Pillars

Opening keynote framing international collaboration and Tampa’s role as a global connector

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Opening Session
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Innovation Without Borders innovation

How startups, corporations, and institutions collaborate globally to drive innovation and entrepreneurship

Location: Room B
Session Type: Breakout
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The Future Workforce: AI, Remote Collaboration & Global Talent Innovation

How AI and global collaboration are reshaping workforce development and international business

Location: Room B
Session Type: Breakout
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

The Global Partnership Economy (Fireside Chat Lunch) All Pillars

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Building Global Innovation Ecosystems Innovation

Case studies on startup ecosystems, accelerators, and innovation partnerships across borders

Location: Room B
Session Type: Case Study
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

The Future of Global Collaboration All Pillars

Forward-looking discussion on global trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of international engagement

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Interactive Roundtables Multiple Pillars

Facilitated discussions on trade, innovation, diplomacy, education, and sustainability collaboration opportunities

Location: Multiple Rooms
Session Type: Roundtable Discussion
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Next for Tampa on the Global Stage All Pillars

Closing keynote focused on Tampa’s future role in global engagement and international partnership leadership

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Closing Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Networking Reception All Pillars

Reception featuring international food, music, and cultural experiences

Location: Reception Area
Session Type: Networking Reception
Timeline

Summit Day 1

Day 1 Conference Diplomacy Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration + Networking Breakfast All Pillars

Attendee arrival, networking breakfast, sponsor visibility, and international welcome experience

Location: Main Hall
Session Type: Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

The Power of Global Connection in a Fragmented World All Pillars

Opening keynote framing international collaboration and Tampa’s role as a global connector

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Opening Session
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Cities as Global Gateways Trade / Diplomacy / Sustainability

How cities drive global trade, innovation, infrastructure, and international relationships

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Panel
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Role of Cities in Global Strategy Diplomacy

How cities and organizations collaborate internationally through diplomacy and strategic partnerships

Location: Room C
Session Type: Breakout
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Building Partnerships That Actually Deliver Diplomacy

Creating international partnerships that lead to real and lasting outcomes

Location: Room C
Session Type: Breakout
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

The Global Partnership Economy (Fireside Chat Lunch) All Pillars

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Tampa–Barranquilla: 60 Years of Impact Diplomacy

Exploring the long-term impact of one of Tampa’s most important international relationships

Location: Room C
Session Type: Case Study
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

The Future of Global Collaboration All Pillars

Forward-looking discussion on global trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of international engagement

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Interactive Roundtables Multiple Pillars

Facilitated discussions on trade, innovation, diplomacy, education, and sustainability collaboration opportunities

Location: Multiple Rooms
Session Type: Roundtable Discussion
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Next for Tampa on the Global Stage All Pillars

Closing keynote focused on Tampa’s future role in global engagement and international partnership leadership

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Closing Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Networking Reception All Pillars

Reception featuring international food, music, and cultural experiences

Location: Reception Area
Session Type: Networking Reception
Timeline

Summit Day 1

Day 1 Conference Education Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration + Networking Breakfast All Pillars

Attendee arrival, networking breakfast, sponsor visibility, and international welcome experience

Location: Main Hall
Session Type: Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

The Power of Global Connection in a Fragmented World All Pillars

Opening keynote framing international collaboration and Tampa’s role as a global connector

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Opening Session
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Building the Global Talent Pipeline Education

Connecting universities, workforce development, and international talent opportunities

Location: Room D
Session Type: Breakout
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Research, Exchange & International Collaboration Education

Leveraging research partnerships, exchanges, and academic collaboration for global impact

Location: Room D
Session Type: Breakout
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

The Global Partnership Economy (Fireside Chat Lunch) All Pillars

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Exchange to Impact Education

Stories of student exchanges, research collaboration, and educational partnerships creating lasting outcomes

Location: Room D
Session Type: Case Study
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

The Future of Global Collaboration All Pillars

Forward-looking discussion on global trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of international engagement

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Interactive Roundtables Multiple Pillars

Facilitated discussions on trade, innovation, diplomacy, education, and sustainability collaboration opportunities

Location: Multiple Rooms
Session Type: Roundtable Discussion
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Next for Tampa on the Global Stage All Pillars

Closing keynote focused on Tampa’s future role in global engagement and international partnership leadership

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Closing Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Networking Reception All Pillars

Reception featuring international food, music, and cultural experiences

Location: Reception Area
Session Type: Networking Reception
Timeline

Summit Day 1

Day 1 Conference Sustainability Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration + Networking Breakfast All Pillars

Attendee arrival, networking breakfast, sponsor visibility, and international welcome experience

Location: Main Hall
Session Type: Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

The Power of Global Connection in a Fragmented World All Pillars

Opening keynote framing international collaboration and Tampa’s role as a global connector

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Opening Session
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Cities as Global Gateways Trade / Diplomacy / Sustainability

How cities drive global trade, innovation, infrastructure, and international relationships

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Panel
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Climate Resilience & Coastal Cities Sustainability

How cities collaborate globally to address climate resilience, infrastructure, and environmental challenge

Location: Room E
Session Type: Breakout
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sustainable Growth in a Global Economy Sustainability

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Room E
Session Type: Breakout
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

The Global Partnership Economy (Fireside Chat Lunch) All Pillars

Balancing economic development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability goals

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Lunch Session
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Global Solutions for Local Resilience Sustainability

International approaches to resilience, sustainability, infrastructure, and environmental adaptation

Location: Room E
Session Type: Case Study
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Coffee Break Break

Networking and refreshments

Location: Common Area
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

The Future of Global Collaboration All Pillars

Forward-looking discussion on global trends, emerging opportunities, and the future of international engagement

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Main Stage Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

Interactive Roundtables Multiple Pillars

Facilitated discussions on trade, innovation, diplomacy, education, and sustainability collaboration opportunities

Location: Multiple Rooms
Session Type: Roundtable Discussion
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Next for Tampa on the Global Stage All Pillars

Closing keynote focused on Tampa’s future role in global engagement and international partnership leadership

Location: Main Stage
Session Type: Closing Session
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Networking Reception All Pillars

Reception featuring international food, music, and cultural experiences

Location: Reception Area
Session Type: Networking Reception
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

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Location

Scheudle
Day 1
9.00 – 5.00
Day 2
9.00 – 5.00
Address
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
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