Celebrating 10 Years of the St. Pete Innovation District
State of Science & Innovation
January 28, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM | USF St. Petersburg
This event features fast-paced presentations from our most dynamic innovators whose ideas are shaping industries locally and making waves globally.
St. Pete Science Festival
February 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Poynter Park, USF St. Pete, FWC
An annual regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
10 x 10 Celebration
April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM | Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
For the Innovation District’s tenth anniversary we’re celebrating the projects that have powered our community — accelerating growth, igniting innovation, and creating impact that lasts.
Anniversary on the Wharf
November 13, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM | The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub
The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub didn't just open five years ago; it launched a community. Today, it is a catalyst for innovation, driving critical advancements in national security and maritime technology. This event will celebrate the Hub's 5th Anniversary and close out the District's 10th Anniversary.
This November, St. Petersburg voters will be asked to consider a change that could have a significant impact on the future of the Port of St. Petersburg and the growing innovation ecosystem surrounding it.
spARK Labs by ARK Invest was recognized at our 10x10 Celebration in April for being a place where founders and entrepreneurs gather to shape what the world has yet to imagine.
We're proud to announce that Boothman Global has joined the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.