Sponsorship
Connect Your Brand to Tampa’s Global Future
The Tampa International Diplomacy & Exchange Summit, or TIDES, brings together leaders from business, government, education, innovation, sustainability, and international affairs to strengthen Tampa’s role as a globally connected city.
As a sponsor, your organization will be positioned in front of the people shaping international relationships, economic opportunity, and cross-cultural collaboration throughout the Tampa Bay region and beyond.
As a sponsor, your organization will be positioned in front of the people shaping international relationships, economic opportunity, and cross-cultural collaboration throughout the Tampa Bay region and beyond.
Sponsor Visibility at a Glance
5 Summit Tracks
Trade • Innovation • Diplomacy • Education • Sustainability
Multiple Panels & Discussions
Cross-sector conversations focused on global collaboration, regional opportunity,
and international exchange.
and international exchange.
Public, Private & Civic Engagement
Reach leaders from business, academia, government, nonprofits, and
international communities.
international communities.
Tampa’s Global Platform
Align your brand with an event designed to strengthen Tampa’s international
Who You’ll Reach
TIDES brings together a distinctive audience of globally minded leaders and organizations, including:
This is not just an event audience. It is a network of people and institutions invested in Tampa’s global growth.
Why It Matters
Global relationships create real opportunities.
They open doors for business growth, student exchange, cultural understanding, investment, tourism, research partnerships, and civic collaboration. TIDES gives sponsors a visible role in advancing those conversations and supporting a summit that connects Tampa to the world.
For organizations looking to strengthen their community presence, expand international visibility, or align with meaningful civic leadership, TIDES offers a unique platform.
They open doors for business growth, student exchange, cultural understanding, investment, tourism, research partnerships, and civic collaboration. TIDES gives sponsors a visible role in advancing those conversations and supporting a summit that connects Tampa to the world.
For organizations looking to strengthen their community presence, expand international visibility, or align with meaningful civic leadership, TIDES offers a unique platform.
Sponsorship Benefits
TIDES sponsorship opportunities are designed to help your organization build visibility, credibility, and meaningful relationships.
Brand Visibility
Feature your organization before, during, and after the summit through event materials, digital promotion, signage, and sponsor recognition.
Thought Leadership
Position your brand alongside conversations on global trade, innovation, education, diplomacy, and sustainability.
Relationship Building
Connect with business leaders, civic officials, educators, international partners, and community stakeholders in a setting designed for collaboration.
Community & Global Alignment
Show your commitment to international understanding, economic opportunity, cultural exchange, and Tampa’s future as a globally connected city.
Cross-Sector Exposure
Reach an audience that spans business, government, academia, nonprofit leadership, and international affairs.
Sponsorship Opportunities
TIDES offers multiple ways for organizations to participate, including event sponsorships, track sponsorships, panel sponsorships, networking sponsorships, and customized partnership packages.
TIDES Presenting
Sponsor
Only 1 Available
Premier visibility across the summit, including top-level recognition on event materials, website, signage, and promotional communications.
$100,000
- TIDES presented by “[Sponsor]” naming recognition
- Premier access, curated introductions, and hosted hospitality
- Consideration for senior executive keynote, interview, welcome, or high-level panel role
- 20 registrations and 12 VIP invitations
Global Leadership Sponsor
Only 3 Available
Premier visibility across the summit, including top-level recognition on event materials, website, signage, and promotional communications.
$50,000
- Premier event-wide recognition with potential sector exclusivity
- Curated access to speakers, sponsors, delegations, and civic leaders
- Executive panel or moderator consideration based on program fit
- 12 registrations and 8 VIP invitations
Track Presenting Sponsor
Only 5 Available
Exclusive sponsor of one TIDES track. Align your brand with one of the summit’s core areas: Trade, Innovation, Diplomacy, Education, or Sustainability.
$25,000
- Exclusive naming of one track
- Prominent track-room, agenda, website, and digital recognition
- Executive moderator or panel consideration within the sponsored track
- 8 registrations and 6 VIP invitations
Global Impact Partner Sponsor
Limited Availability
The Global Impact Partner sponsorship positions your organization as a leading supporter of international collaboration, economic opportunity, and global engagement at TIDES.
$15,000
- Featured recognition across digital and on-site materials
- Curated networking support and consideration for relevant program role
- Standard exhibit presence
- 6 registrations and 4 VIP invitations
Targeted Sponsorship Opportunities
Signature Keynote Sponsor
Major plenary association, stage recognition, premium signage, executive hosting, and content promotion.
$20,000
Networking Reception Sponsor
Hosted access, prominent reception branding, remarks, curated introductions, VIP invitations, and hospitality visibility.
$20,000
Lunch SPonsor
Meal-area branding, stage acknowledgment, reserved tables, attendee hospitality, and digital recognition.
$15,000
VIP & Delegation Lounge SponsoR
A branded relationship-building environment for speakers, officials, sponsors, and international delegations.
$15,000
Global Networking Hub Sponsor
Ownership of a high-traffic connection space with facilitated introductions and ongoing visibility.
$15,000
Student & Educator Access Sponsor
Underwrite participation while demonstrating community impact and commitment to global learning.
$10,000
Cultural Experience Sponsor
Support performances, food, art, fashion, or international showcases with experiential brand alignment.
$10,000
Breakfast SPonsor
High-frequency morning visibility, meal signage, verbal recognition, reserved seating, and registrations.
$10,000
Why Sponsor TIDES?
TIDES is designed for organizations that understand the value of global relationships.
This summit creates a platform for meaningful exchange among diplomats, entrepreneurs, educators, civic leaders, nonprofit partners, and business decision-makers. Sponsorship offers your brand the opportunity to be visible in conversations that matter — from international trade and innovation to sustainability, education, and diplomacy.
Tampa Sister Cities’ mission includes fostering international understanding on a people-to-people basis and extending friendship across borders, which makes TIDES a natural platform for sponsors who want to be aligned with global connection, cultural exchange, and civic impact.
This summit creates a platform for meaningful exchange among diplomats, entrepreneurs, educators, civic leaders, nonprofit partners, and business decision-makers. Sponsorship offers your brand the opportunity to be visible in conversations that matter — from international trade and innovation to sustainability, education, and diplomacy.
Tampa Sister Cities’ mission includes fostering international understanding on a people-to-people basis and extending friendship across borders, which makes TIDES a natural platform for sponsors who want to be aligned with global connection, cultural exchange, and civic impact.
Ideal Sponsors
TIDES is a strong fit for organizations in sectors such as:
Sponsor Recognition May Include
Depending on sponsorship level, benefits may include:
Final benefits can be customized based on sponsorship level and event needs.
Our Sponsors
Summit Tracks
Five Tracks. One Global Impact.
Trade
Explore international business, ports, logistics, foreign direct investment, export opportunities, tourism, and the partnerships that connect Tampa to global markets.
Innovation
Highlight the companies, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and technology leaders advancing international innovation from Tampa Bay.
Diplomacy
Examine the role of cities, civic organizations, consulates, Sister Cities, and community leaders in building international relationships beyond national capitals.
Education
Connect universities, schools, exchange programs, workforce partners, and global learning initiatives that prepare students and professionals for an international future.
Sustainability
Discuss resilient cities, climate adaptation, water, infrastructure, food systems, and global collaboration around long-term community sustainability.
Be part of the conversation.
Be part of the change.
Be part of the change.
November 16-17, 2026
Tampa, Florida, USA
Tampa, Florida, USA