

DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ROUNDTABLE
Hosted by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor
In coordination with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Connects, Tampa Business Club, URGNs and Omni Public
Please join Congresswoman Kathy Castor for a roundtable discussion with founders, technology leaders, and innovators building dual-use technologies with applications across cities, government, transportation, mobility, and national defense.
The conversation will explore how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, drones, robotics, cybersecurity, advanced infrastructure, transportation, and next-generation mobility can strengthen public services, modernize government operations, improve how people and goods move, support national security, and accelerate innovation across the Tampa Bay region.
The roundtable will also examine opportunities to better connect startups and emerging technology companies with local, state, and federal government, the Department of Defense, transportation agencies, and the broader national security and innovation ecosystem.
Event Details:
Thursday, August 13, 2026
10:00 AM
Energetic Exotics Headquarters
5460 Beaumont Center Blvd., Suite 530
Tampa, FL 33634
Brought to you by Tampa Bay Business Club, Tampa Bay Latin Chamber and URGN Technologies
Founders, technology executives, investors, government leaders, transportation and mobility innovators, and members of the defense and innovation community are invited to participate.