Trade Show News

Our meeting and event space is undergoing a beautiful remodel that will feature a bright, modern atmosphere, up-to-date meeting amenities in a highly desirable downtown Tampa location.

Tampa is recognized as a premier destination for corporate events, with over 540 conventions and meetings generating an estimated $366 million in economic impact for the Tampa Bay region in 2025. The global corporate events market continues to grow, with Tampa ranking highly among mid-sized U.S. cities for economic expansion.

The Aloft Tampa Downtown hotel has completed a $5 million renovation, enhancing its facilities for both business and leisure travelers. Located near the Tampa Convention Center, this upgrade improves hospitality options for attendees of trade shows and conventions.

The City of Tampa is hosting a Bridges To Business Event, an information session and networking event for local businesses. Attendees can connect with City-contracted prime firms and explore small- to medium-sized commercial construction and residential rehab projects. Businesses can also register for bid notifications and start City of Tampa certification applications on-site.

The City of Tampa hosted a Job Order Contracting Information Session & Networking event to connect local businesses with City-contracted prime firms. The event aimed to explore small- to medium-sized commercial construction and residential rehab projects. Exhibitors included various construction and engineering firms, providing opportunities for businesses to register for bid notifications and certification applications.

Hamilton will be returning to EXHIBITORLIVE 2026, held at the Tampa Convention Center from March 29 – April 2, with their 'Hamilton Outpost: Creative Fuel. High-Octane Ideas. Full-Service Execution.' theme. Attendees can visit Booth #501 to experience their full-service capabilities in experiential marketing, featuring interactive elements and personalized takeaways.

The Virtual Wild today announced the launch of "WildView," a breakthrough analytics platform designed to transform how brands, exhibitors, and trade show organizers understand real-world engagement, set to debut at this year's ExhibitorLive conference in Tampa Bay, Florida, on March 30th. Powered by advanced AI-driven computer vision, WildView delivers the most precise measurement of human attention and interaction ever introduced to the live events industry. The platform can measure impressions on specific displays, dwell time, traffic flow, and content performance.

During an Annual Convention held in Tampa, Florida, new CDME (Certified Destination Management Executive) credential recipients were announced. This recognition highlights leaders who have enhanced their professional expertise in destination management, signifying Tampa as a host for important industry professional development and recognition events.

Julie DeQuattro, Senior Manager, Global Marketing Events at UKG, has achieved Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials. This recognition from Exhibitor Group highlights her more than 15 years of expertise in shaping trade show booths and expo floors. DeQuattro is among only 39 CTSM graduates to reach this elite level of certification.

The City of Tampa is seeking proposals for reliable, high-performance telecommunications and internet services at the Tampa Convention Center. This contract aims to enhance the venue's technological capabilities, ensuring a world-class digital experience for patrons attending conventions, trade shows, and meetings. The successful proposer will provide services including a staffed service desk, high-capacity internet, and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi.

DockMaster announced it will exhibit at IBEX 2025, the leading trade show for marine professionals, taking place October 7-9 at the Tampa Convention Center. DockMaster will showcase advancements in cloud-based marine operations and AI innovation, including a Tech Talk on modernizing service and customer connections.

DockMaster will exhibit at IBEX 2025, the leading trade show for marine professionals, taking place October 7–9 at the Tampa Convention Center. The company will showcase its latest advancements in cloud-based marine operations and customer experience solutions at Booth 1-202. DockMaster's Head of Product will also lead a Tech Talk on how AI, cloud, and mobile solutions are modernizing marine businesses.

EXHIBITORLIVE, a premier event for face-to-face marketing professionals, is scheduled to take place at the Tampa Convention Center from March 31 to April 1, 2026. The event will bring together industry peers for educational sessions and an exhibit hall showcasing solutions for marketing challenges.

Applied Medical will host a meeting at the Tampa Convention Center from March 26-27, 2026. The company focuses on developing innovative products for minimally invasive surgery.

Applied Medical will host a meeting at the Tampa Convention Center from March 26-27, 2026. The company is known for developing innovative products that improve patient outcomes and advance minimally invasive surgery.

In FY2026, the City has identified $3.2m in Non Ad Valorem Debt funding to fund various electrical, facility lighting, and fire suppression repairs and upgrades to the Tampa Convention Center. The capital improvement program is aligned with the Mayor's strategic goal of strengthening community-centric quality services.

The City of Tampa held an evaluation/scoring meeting on March 23, 2026, for RFP #26-P-00051 concerning food and beverage services for the Tampa Convention Center. This meeting is a step towards awarding a new contract for these essential convention center services.

St. Petersburg has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the viability of a downtown convention center, acknowledging the Tampa Convention Center's projected $149 million economic impact for 2026 and its busy event schedule. The study will evaluate market demand, competitive positioning, and financial performance for a potential new facility.

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals for a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the viability of a proposed convention center in downtown St. Petersburg. The study will assess market demand, competitive positioning, facility requirements, financial performance, and overall economic impact. This initiative aims to address the city's long-standing need for sufficient meeting and conference space.

The Tampa Convention Center announced an upcoming exterior improvement project involving the replacement of its marquee sign at the Franklin Street Entrance. This upgrade is intended to enhance the arrival experience for all guests and visitors. Work on the new marquee sign was scheduled to commence on January 19.