The 2026 Networking Center

Located in Grand Ballroom E (2nd Floor) of the Tampa Marriott Water Street, the Networking Center is the hub of activities during the 2026 Annual Conference. The Networking Center will host all Exhibitors, the Opening Night Welcome Reception, Monday Continental Breakfast, session breaks, Tuesday Buffet Lunch, and our exciting Silent Auction!

 

Industry Suppliers that have pre-registered for Exhibit Space will display their distinctive products and services to all conference attendees. There is no greater venue to connect with your colleagues, and learn from our Industry Suppliers all about the latest advances in industry-related goods and expertise designed to help your attraction grow and thrive.

 

You will definitely want to participate in our Silent Auction and bid on a spectacular array of one-of-a-kind gift items, Florida vacations, hotel getaways, business services, and much more.

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Networking Center Hours

There will be an announcement 5 minutes prior to the published Networking Center end times for all exhibitors and attendees to vacate the Networking Center in order to secure the area’s Silent Auction items and to keep education session start times on schedule. You may access the Networking Center (Grand Ballroom E, 2nd Floor) during the following times:

 

Sunday, May 31

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Exhibitor Load in/Exhibit Set-Up Only

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Opening Night Reception & Dinner in the Networking Center & Silent Auction Launch

 

Monday, June 1

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast in the Networking Center & Silent Auction

9:45 am – 10:15 am: Session Break in Networking Center & Silent Auction Bidding

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Networking Center Visit, Dessert, Silent Auction Bidding

 

Tuesday, June 2

12:00 – 1:20 pm: Buffet Lunch in the Networking Center & Silent Auction Finale

  • 12:55 pm: Exhibitor Awards, Exhibitor door prize drawings
  • 1:10 pm: Silent Auction (10 minute) countdown clock begins
  • 1:20 pm: Silent Auction ends, Networking Center closed. All Exhibitors and attendees exit Networking Center.


1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: (Early) Exhibitor Breakdown (optional)

 

Adjournment – 5:30pm: Exhibitor Breakdown and Silent Auction Check out