Digital Summit Tampa 2026

Registration, networking, and exhibition

Welcome speech and official opening

Keynote - Athlete mindset in a corporate environment – Kristina Unkel (Tampa Bay Sun FC)

Networking break and exhibition viewing

Brand relevance at the speed of culture: how to win in the moment – Carson Mason (Papa Johns)

Round table - Strategies for the modern B2B buyer's journey

Masterclass - SEO in the AI era: tools and strategies (for Premium and VIP) – Matthew Kapala

Networking break and exhibition viewing

Full-funnel leadership in B2B – Lee Odden (TopRank Marketing)

Rebuilding brand trust through authenticity on Reddit – Keith Nieves (Sonos)

Networking lunch and exhibition

Metadata strategy and taxonomy development – Anna McHugh (Red Hat)

Recipe for 'sticky' video in 2026 – Natasha Pierre

Masterclass - Highly effective SEO in 2026: 20% effort for 80% results – Matthew Kapala

Networking break and exhibition viewing

The art of turning online anger into brand loyalty – Nicky Snyder

New agency model for scroll-stopping campaigns – Dakota Lowe (Edelman)

Extended networking break for masterclass participants

Effective influencer marketing: turning collaboration into conversions – Latasha James

Futurist Sharon Gay's presentation (topic to be confirmed)

10 unconventional wins in hospitality branding – Patrick Harrison (Visit Tampa Bay)

Networking break and exhibition viewing

Cracking the GEO code: B2B site visibility in AI search – Tom Shapiro (Stratabeat, Inc.)

Proving the value of marketing: linking strategy to business results – Patti Redford Henderson

Evening reception, exhibition, and announcement of day one bingo winners

VIP networking reception

Registration, networking, and exhibition

Morning keynote (topic to be confirmed)

Round table - Rebuilding brand trust in the era of AI and disinformation

Marketing debates - AI search: friend or foe? – Zack Chahalis and Taylor Kurtz

Masterclass - Designing high-conversion websites – Brian Massey

Networking break and exhibition viewing

From keywords to vectors: a new visibility guide in AI – Rachel Hernandez (The HOTH)

Turning clients and communities into devoted fans – Lauren Teague (FanWagn)

Networking lunch and exhibition

Keeping it Reel: on-brand, on-trend, on-time – Vanessa Mbony (NAACP)

Creating scalable AI-based content and automations – A. Lee Judge

Masterclass - Achieving visibility and conversions in the age of AI filters – Brian Massey

Networking break and exhibition viewing

Session by Paxton Gray (97th Floor) (topic to be confirmed)

Session by James Clark (Justrite Safety Group) (topic to be confirmed)

Extended networking break and exhibition viewing

Closing sessions (topics to be confirmed)