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24-26 August, 2026|Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Bay, FL

Association | Business Travel | Corporate | International | Specialty | Sports

Where events business gets done.

Connect Marketplace is headed to Tampa Bay for three powerful days of networking, professional development, idea sharing, and one-on-one business meetings. This is where connections will evolve, ideas will set new standards, and the next wave of innovation will emerge. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Connect Marketplace.

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Take a Look at What Went Down in 2025

Connect Marketplace 2025 was only the beginning.

In 2026, Tampa Bay will raise the bar even higher. Business will be bigger. Education will be bolder. Innovation will accelerate. Ideas will push the very limits of possibility.

Secure your spot today and be part of the event that defines the future.

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Your Must-Attend Event

Connect Marketplace equips you with the connections, insights, and opportunities to drive lasting success.

Dynamic trade show filled with networking professionals

Innovative Trade Show

With 200+ exhibitors delivering cutting-edge solutions and must-visit destinations, you’ll find everything you need to take your events to the next level.

Professionals meeting with each other about business opportunities
Marketplace Appointments

Forget small talk. Our AI-powered, one-on-one appointments cut straight to business. This is where connections become contracts and conversations turn into revenue.

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Next-Level Education

We bring in bold speakers and industry leaders to share the latest trends, strategies, and insights you won’t find anywhere else.

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Unconventional Networking Experiences

Our networking experiences go beyond introductions, creating authentic connections that continue to drive value long after Connect Marketplace.

Connect Marketplace By The Numbers

One-on-One Meetings

Attendees

Hosted Buyers

First Time Hosted Buyers

Exhibitors

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Savannah Montgomery

Manager, Events and Hospitality

Salesforce

This is how you plan an event! Everything is thought of from pre-registration to the closing events. Be ready to come home energized and buzzing from the week's events!