poweredUP 2026 Returns as Tampa Bay Tech Grows

poweredUP 2026 is returning to St. Petersburg at a key moment for Tampa Bay tech, as the region continues gaining attention for AI, cybersecurity, startups, and a growing innovation economy.

The annual conference, presented by A-LIGN and organized by Tampa Bay Tech, will take place on May 20, 2026, at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. More than 1,000 business leaders, founders, investors, and technology professionals are expected to attend.