Tampa Bay Tech 25th Anniversary Event: Celebrating 25 Years of Shaping Tampa Bay's Tech Future
Celebrating 25 Years of Tampa Bay Tech: Reflecting on Our Roots and Shaping the Future
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 25 years of Tampa Bay Tech, exploring the evolution of our region's tech ecosystem and envisioning what the next 25 years will bring.
Panel 1: 25 Years in Tech: How Tampa Bay Tech Sparked a Movement
We'll kick off the night with a conversation between Tony DiBenedetto, CEO of Appspace and one of the founders of Tampa Bay Tech, and Michelle Bauer, COO of the Tampa Bay EDC and the first Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech. They'll share their perspectives on the early days of Tampa Bay Tech, the challenges and opportunities of 25 years ago, and the journey that has led us to today.
Panel 2: Collaborating for a Stronger Tech Hub
The evening continues with a discussion featuring representatives from key community partner organizations in Tampa Bay. We'll explore how each organization uniquely contributes to the tech ecosystem, what they need from the community to strengthen their efforts, and their vision for the future of Tampa Bay as a thriving tech hub. Panelists include: Tim Holcomb (CEO, Embarc Collective), Linda Olson (CEO, Tampa Bay Wave) and Ken Evans (Managing Director, Tampa Bay Innovation Center)
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our region's growth while helping to shape its future.