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

The Leadership Florida West Central Region is bringing together experts in transportation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to discuss innovations that are being led here in the Tampa Bay region!

Join us Thursday, May 14 for this behind-the-scenes morning at Tampa International Airport. Registration is $20/person and includes a light breakfast. Guests are welcome!

Schedule:

• 8:30 - 8:55 AM: Networking & Breakfast

• 8:55 - 9:00 AM: Introduction by West Central Chair, Renee Baker, Cornerstone Class 39

• 9:00 - 9:50 AM: Fireside Chat - Artificial Intelligence developments in Tampa Bay with Brandon Taugner (Tampa International Airport) and John Licato (University of South Florida)

• 9:50 - 10:10 AM: Vision for Tampa International Airport - Michael Stephens, CEO of Tampa International Airport and Cornerstone Class 35 Member

• 10:10 - 10:20 AM: Break

• 10:20 - 11:10 AM: Advanced Air Mobility with Myles Parris (Tampa International Airport) and Benjamin Emeterio (Eve Mobility)

• 11:10 - 11:55 AM: Cyber Security Table Top Exercises with  Tim Staney (Tampa International Airport) and Joshua Wethington (CyberFlorida)

• 11:55 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks

• 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Tours - Airfield, Behind the Scenes, or Terminal

During registration, please select one area as your preferred tour location. Changes may be accommodated onsite based on availability.