Innovation on the Water: Exclusive Tech Week Kick-Off

​Tampa Bay Tech Week kicks off in style with Innovation on the Water — an exclusive evening aboard a luxury yacht designed for founders, executives, investors, and senior leaders who actually move the needle.

​This isn’t another crowded mixer or polite panel. It’s a curated, invitation-level experience where the region’s top operators and innovators get into real conversations in an environment that actually encourages them. Think less fluorescent lighting, more sunset over the bay with people who build things.

​As we cruise along Tampa’s waterfront — from Water Street to Harbor Island — guests will enjoy premium food and drink, intentional networking, and an atmosphere that makes partnerships, deals, and ideas feel natural instead of forced.

​What to expect:

• ​A hand-selected crowd of founders, executives, investors, and senior tech leaders

• ​Premium food + curated drinks

• ​A waterfront route showcasing the evolution of Downtown Tampa’s innovation corridor

• ​Organic, high-value conversations in a setting built for decision-makers

• ​A kickoff night that’s relaxed, elevated, and meant to set the tone for the entire week

​Whether you're leading a fast-growing startup, investing in what’s next, or driving transformation inside an enterprise, this event gives you access to people who matter — without the noise.

​A waterfront experience for leaders who want more than another tech event. This is where Tampa Bay Tech Week truly begins.