Thank you to all the ARK Innovation Center and Maritime & Defense Tech Hub tenants who joined us for Rowdies Networking Night with the Chamber! It was one of our first social events together and it rocked. We loved connecting outside the office and cheering on the team from the Bayshore Lounge.
Port Security Conference – November 4 Florida’s ports are critical. Join top experts and leaders to explore the urgent challenges facing port security, from cyberattacks to smuggling. Whether you're attending in person or tuning in online, this is a must for anyone in maritime or defense. Underwater Minerals Conference – November 9 - 14 Get in the room with global leaders shaping the future of ocean resource development. From cutting-edge tech to environmental policy, the UMC brings together the brightest minds from 25+ countries for deep discussions that matter.
We’re deep into drafting the Tampa Bay Ocean Strategy, a bold blueprint to spotlight our rising ocean economy and the region’s strategic edge. With a clear, unified message, we’re positioning Tampa Bay to attract national attention and future investment. These are the focus areas guiding our Ocean Strategy: Focus Area #1: Unify Strategic Regional Collaboration: The Tampa Bay region has had historical success aligning the triple helix of innovation - academic research, industry expertise, and public policy – to unlock the potential of its ocean economy. We have an opportunity to increase this economic impact by expanding stakeholder engagement and fully leveraging their unique assets through sustained, collaborative efforts.
Join us on our next tour of the Innovation District! Our tour will begin at the HUB, and we will board a trolley with other Innovation District partners. As we travel throughout the District, you will learn about the fascinating history and exciting future plans for the area. We will make several stops for a unique insider view of the research and collaborations underway. Participants are invited to enjoy a networking happy hour back at the HUB, where our tour will conclude.