Fall season rolls out plethora of tech events in the Tampa Bay region #networking

Fall if upon us, and with a new season brings a wave of innovative tech events to attend in the Tampa Bay region. In the coming months, there are plenty of meetups, gatherings and events focused on technology and innovation.

Here are a few to add to your calendar:

Saturday, October 15^th: TiECon Florida
8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa-USF
3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa

The TiECon conference, is an annual event that brings entrepreneurs together. Similar to the TED conferences for its inspirational tone, past speakers have included Frank Morsani of Automotive investments and Bharat Desai of Syntel. This celebration of entrepreneurship highlights all of the pillars of TIE including education, mentoring and networking.

The cost of the event is $99 for the public, free for members. 

Thursday, October 20^th: CollabTB Geek Social
Cheap Restaurant and Bar
5:30 p.m.
309 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa

CollabTB, otherwise known as Collaborators Technologies of Tampa Bay, is a network that connects techies throughout the region. Join their group for a casual geek social night. The venue host is offering a free drink and free appetizers. This informal event will have no booths or speakers, just a chance for self-proclaimed geeks to connect with each other.

Tuesday, October 25^th: Florida Center for Cybersecurity Third Annual Conference
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin Street, Tampa

 

This annual conference will draw a diverse audience from experts to students. Highlights of the event include keynote speakers, break-out sessions, live demonstrations and networking opportunities. The conference gives attendees the chance to exchange ideas, network and explore innovative approaches to counter cyber threats.

Thursday, October 27^th: StartUp Xchange
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Big Storm Brewing Company
12707 49^th Street North, Clearwater

Presented by the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, this monthly networking event helps entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors connect. This month’s get-together features several speakers from around the region including Chris Paradies, Intellectual Property Attorney, JJ Robert, Director at the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, Antony Francis of Head of Lettuce Media and Ron Stein of FastPath Marketing.

Friday, November 11-Sunday, November 13^th: StartUp Weekend Tampa
6:30 p.m. (Friday) to 9 p.m. (Sunday)
The Cuban Club
2010 N Avenida Republica De Cuba, Tampa

Known for launching some of the most successful startups in Tampa Bay, Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where innovators, inventors, developers, marketing gurus and enthusiasts pitch ideas for new startup businesses. After pitching ideas, attendees form groups and work all weekend to develop prototypes and demonstrations to present Sunday evening. The event in Tampa will be one of over 200 events happening around the world, as it is Global Startup Weekend (GSW).