16-17 November 2026 | Tampa, FL

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Denny Robertson

TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.

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Former Mission Director

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USAID

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorsumitseth/

Denny Robertson is a former senior foreign service officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He held multiple posts in Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America over 25 years and was recently USAID mission director in Romania and the Caucasus. Robertson earned a bachelors degree in natural resources from the University of Michigan and a masters in community development from Michigan State University.

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