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West Central Region - Cleared for Takeoff: Tampa Bay’s Innovation Horizon

Thursday, May 14, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
87 Seats Remaining

Event Details

We are bringing together experts in transportation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to discuss innovations that are being led here in the Tampa Bay region.  


Schedule:

  • 8:30-8:55: Networking Breakfast

  • 8:55-9:00: Introduction by Renee Baker

  • 9:00-9:50: Fireside Chat re Artificial Intelligence developments in Tampa Bay, Brandon Taugner (TPA), John Licato (USF)

  • 9:50-10:10: Keynote - Vision for Tampa International Airport - Michael Stephens

  • 10:10-10:20: Break

  • 10:20-11:10: Advanced Air Mobility, Myles Parris (TPA), Gina Dew (HNTB), and Benjamin Emeterio (Eve Mobility)

  • 11:10-11:55: Cyber Security Table Top Exercises, Sarah Bon (USF), Tim Staney (TPA)

  • 11:55-12:00: Closing Remarks

  • 12:00-1:00: Tours (Airfield, Behind the Scenes, Terminal) 

Note: This event is for active, dues-paying Leadership Florida Members. You must be logged into your Member Compass to register.
Please plan to park at Tampa International Airport in the SkyCenter Garage located at 5411 Skycenter Drive Tampa, FL. Park on the top floor of the garage and meet in the front of the Atrium. The bus will departed promptly at 1:00 PM EST.
   
Should your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, we ask that you let us know by contacting us at communications@leadershipflorida.org. Ticket sales are non-refundable.

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Letreze Taylor
Letreze Taylor
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