May 18–21, 2026 15,000+ B2B Attendees
SOF Week 2026
Defense & Aerospace Technology • Tampa Convention Center (Tampa, FL)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Tampa Convention Center (5 Major Shows Mapped)
Jun 25–27, 2026 8,000+ B2B Attendees
Florida Dental Convention 2026
Clinical Dentistry & Practice Management • Tampa Convention Center (Tampa, FL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Jun 22–25, 2027 1,200+ B2B Attendees
Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition 2027
Government & Public Sector • Hilton Tampa Downtown (Tampa, FL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Jun 12–14, 2026 850+ B2B Attendees
Florida Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2026
Anesthesiology & Pain Management • JW Marriott Tampa Water Street (Tampa, FL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Oct 14–16, 2026 750+ B2B Attendees
Florida Association of Health Plans Annual Conference 2026
Health Insurance & Managed Care • Tampa Marriott Water Street (Tampa, FL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Tampa Convention Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOF Week Tampa B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-21 | 15,000+ B2B Attendees | Tampa Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In | |
| Florida Dental Convention Tampa B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Dental & Orthodontics | 2026-06-25 – 2026-06-27 | 8,000+ B2B Attendees | Tampa Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Tampa Convention Center Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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FL Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Tampa Convention Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Tampa Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Tampa Convention Center offers 1,766+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Tampa is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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