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Join Disrupt the Bay and Masterminds Tampa Bay for TECHAPALOOZA Registration
**RSVP - Be sure to use the Eventbrite Registration link at the top of the description to secure your spot**
An evening bringing together leaders, innovators, and Tampa Bay’s growing AI and technology community. Our panel will cut through the AI hype and explore how AI should actually be implemented—from strategy and real-world applications to building solutions that create measurable impact. Connect directly with executives, technologists, founders, and AI professionals through speed networking and open networking, while enjoying food and beverages. Whether you’re already building with AI or trying to understand where it fits within your organization, TECHAPALOOZA is about real conversations, practical insight, and meaningful connections with the people shaping Tampa Bay’s AI future.
TECHAPALOOZA | EVENT AGENDA
November 19, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM | SOFWERX
5:00–5:30 PM — Doors Open + Food & Beverages
Check in, grab a drink, meet Tampa Bay’s AI and technology community, and get connected.
5:30–6:00 PM — Welcome to TECHAPALOOZA
Opening remarks from Disrupt the Bay × Masterminds Tampa Bay and introduction of our featured speakers.
6:00–6:30 PM — Featured AI Panel: From AI Hype to Real-World Implementation
A candid conversation about where AI is actually delivering value, where organizations are getting it wrong, and what leaders need to consider around adoption, strategy, governance, security and execution.
Featuring:
Nick Palomba — Microsoft
John O'reilly — Google
Jennifer Bryk — RebelEdge Advisory
René Clayton — Byte Strategy AI
Brian Andrews - Sofwerx
6:30–6:45 PM — Audience Q&A
6:45–7:15 PM — TECHAPALOOZA Speed Networking ⚡
Fast-paced introductions designed to connect founders, executives, technologists, AI practitioners and innovators across Tampa Bay.
7:15–8:00 PM — Open Networking + Food & Beverages
Keep the conversations going, make meaningful connections and meet the people helping shape Tampa Bay’s technology ecosystem.
**RSVP - Be sure to use the Eventbrite Registration link at the top of the description to secure your spot**
