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poweredUp Tampa Bay Tech Festival 2026

Here’s something you might not know about the poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival (which happens tomorrow): because I decided to attend it, I landed a job — and this has happened not once, but twice!

The reason poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest led to those jobs is because a lot of tech industry people here in “The Other Bay Area” also attend. If you’re looking to meet technology leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students, they’re at poweredUP, and they make it an opportunity-rich environment.

They’re mixing up their usual formula this year with a new format whose aim is to give attendees both the big-picture view of where technology is heading in Tampa Bay and the practical knowledge they can take back to their teams.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Job Seeker Hiring Event with High Tech Connect
This will start at 10:30 (a little earlier than the rest of the conference) and it’s your chance to see who’s hiring and who’s looking! Bring your resume and your A-game.

The State of Tech – Tampa Bay
They’ll kick off the day with a forward-looking conversation about how technology (and especially AI) is shaping Tampa Bay’s economy, workforce, and innovation ecosystem. They’ll have regional leaders, founders, and industry experts talk about the momentum building across our tech community and what it means for the future of our region.

Networking + Exploring Geek Row
My favorite part! It’s happens in the part of the Mahaffey with the big windows and the view of the Bay, where you can connect with fellow attendees, meet innovative companies, and explore the Geek Row exhibitor area, where you can see what the local tech companies and orgs are up to.

Technical Keynote + Deep-Dive Sessions
In the afternoon, poweredUP shifts into technical programming, featuring an inspiring keynote and multiple tech tracks focused on real-world implementation and best practices across today’s most important technologies.

More Networking + Happy Hour
Wind down and reflect on the day’s insights with fellow attendees at our celebratory happy hour. Enjoy two complimentary drink tickets (21+) and build lasting connections in a relaxed setting.

Over the years, poweredUP has become a cornerstone event for Tampa Bay’s tech community, bringing people together to learn, collaborate, and spark new ideas about what’s next.

And I’ve said before, it’s led to some very nice outcomes for me. Go on May 20 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay!

Here’s where you can register for poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest.

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poweredUp Tampa Bay Tech Festival 2026

Here’s something you might not know about the poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival (which happens tomorrow): because I decided to attend it, I landed a job — and this has happened not once, but twice!

The reason poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest led to those jobs is because a lot of tech industry people here in “The Other Bay Area” also attend. If you’re looking to meet technology leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students, they’re at poweredUP, and they make it an opportunity-rich environment.

They’re mixing up their usual formula this year with a new format whose aim is to give attendees both the big-picture view of where technology is heading in Tampa Bay and the practical knowledge they can take back to their teams.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Job Seeker Hiring Event with High Tech Connect
This will start at 10:30 (a little earlier than the rest of the conference) and it’s your chance to see who’s hiring and who’s looking! Bring your resume and your A-game.

The State of Tech – Tampa Bay
They’ll kick off the day with a forward-looking conversation about how technology (and especially AI) is shaping Tampa Bay’s economy, workforce, and innovation ecosystem. They’ll have regional leaders, founders, and industry experts talk about the momentum building across our tech community and what it means for the future of our region.

Networking + Exploring Geek Row
My favorite part! It’s happens in the part of the Mahaffey with the big windows and the view of the Bay, where you can connect with fellow attendees, meet innovative companies, and explore the Geek Row exhibitor area, where you can see what the local tech companies and orgs are up to.

Technical Keynote + Deep-Dive Sessions
In the afternoon, poweredUP shifts into technical programming, featuring an inspiring keynote and multiple tech tracks focused on real-world implementation and best practices across today’s most important technologies.

More Networking + Happy Hour
Wind down and reflect on the day’s insights with fellow attendees at our celebratory happy hour. Enjoy two complimentary drink tickets (21+) and build lasting connections in a relaxed setting.

Over the years, poweredUP has become a cornerstone event for Tampa Bay’s tech community, bringing people together to learn, collaborate, and spark new ideas about what’s next.

And I’ve said before, it’s led to some very nice outcomes for me. Go on May 20 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay!

Here’s where you can register for poweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Fest.