Tampa Convention Center News


Photo of Tampa Convention Center with Tampa skyline in the background and boats filling the marina during the 2011 Red Bull Flugtag.
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2024) – Get ready to soar, Tampa! More than 100,000 spectators are expected for the Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, November 9 outside the Tampa Convention Center. This unique,…


Welcome to the team Abed Pompa
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The Tampa Convention Center team is pleased to announce the addition of a new Chief Maintenance Engineer after a nationwide search. The center has hired Abed Pompa for this vital role within the…


Tampa Convention Center Advances to Finalist Round for Best Convention Center Award
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The Tampa Convention Center is one step away from defending its title of Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S., after advancing to the finalist round in the 2024 Stella Awards. The center was…


Thrilling Military Showcase Coming to Tampa Convention Center
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Don't be alarmed if you hear explosions, simulated gunfire, and low-flying helicopters on Wednesday, May 8, near the Tampa Convention Center, as U.S. Special Operations Command hosts a thrilling…


SOF Week 2022 demonstration
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SOF Week, a national convention dedicated to Special Operations Forces (SOF), is returning to the Tampa Convention Center, including the highly anticipated military capabilities demonstration, which…


Varsity Spirit cheerleading competition
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Varsity Spirit is returning to the Tampa Convention Center for the second year in a row, bringing more than 26,000 attendees. This group will host three cheerleading competitions, The Youth Summit,…


The Tampa Convention Center is nominated for Best Convention Center in the 2024 Stella Awards, after taking gold in the category in 2023.
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The…


Volunteer helps donate produce
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The Southeast Produce Council and its exhibitors donated 60,233 pounds of fresh produce after the Southern Exposure Retail & Food Service Conference & Expo, held at the Tampa Convention…


Tampa Home Show
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Tampa’s largest home show is returning to the Tampa Convention Center Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. The Tampa Home Show is free and open to the public. Homeowners in Tampa Bay can get…


Increased Traffic Expected Around Tampa Convention Center March 13-17
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The Tampa Convention Center is anticipating increased traffic Wednesday, March 13, 2024 through Sunday, March 17, 2024 due to two events. The Florida State Thespian Festival is happening March 13-16…


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