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.
In the season finale episode of Innovation in the ‘Burg, we gave Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, all the knowledge from the St. Pete Innovation District 2024 Impact Report and sat down to interview it.
The St. Petersburg Innovation District is hitting double digits! On April 10th, the district will celebrate 10 years of sparking bold ideas, fueling research, and powering economic growth across the city and beyond.
Welcome, GISJane, to the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub! A woman-owned business based in St. Petersburg, Florida, GISJane is dedicated to making innovative engineering solutions accessible to all